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Quality3.9
Difficulty48%
Would Retake89
Reviews48%
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What Students Say
“Crazy strict and disrespectful, she'll talk right over you, make you sit in a circle like 2nd graders, ignore you if you ask a question, have you write papers that she doesn't grade”
BUS200 - 1.0 rating“I learned nothing in her class”
BUS200 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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100%
Textbook Required
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FINANCE
5.0
(1)FNB250
5.0
(1)SMB100
5.0
(1)CRTTH100
5.0
(1)BUSS100
5.0
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200
5.0
FNB230
5.0
INTOSTAT
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BUS200001
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Reviews (89)
She seems nice at the start, but then.. You never know where you're standing. No real grades (just check-marks) until the final grade, than it's too late. She'll put you down if you're somewhat good. She's got complexes. Avoid!!
I had her many years ago she is still a good professor can be hard and demanding at times. If you put some effort and tlak to her personally she will push up your grade by one letter
Very good professor. Must work hard for your grade. Study all of the material.
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She is good, but works you hard! She also gives you little indication of how you're doing along the way. When it's too late you find out you're not doing as well as you would like. And I got a B!
She an OKAY professor. I got a B- cause i busted my ass studying for the finals. Her communication skills towards students is pretty good. She is an asian lady with an attitude.
nice prof but dont take her she doesnt realize that 95%of her students have jobs she assigns tooooo many papers(that dont make any sense to be writing) and never lets you know where you stand grade wise. again dont take her i had to drop her class because she was so demanding.
go get an A you need to be taking only her class. she doesn't explain the numeric part of it, you are on your own. she takes point off for stupid things that are not even related to the subject matter. too much focus on current events, she talks too much. to read the book it's worthless. all her quizes are essay questions. don't expect her to be ni
nonono, do not take her, only if you're masochist, and if you're taking only her class, have no job and no life
I had no idea what went on during the class. The papers she makes you write seem to have no purpose. She places huge emphasis on class participation so beware.
Professor Zaragoza was one of my best teachers. She she cares about her students
I would not take her again even if her class would be for free. Worst teacher !!! I had into to statistics with her.Dont waste ur money and time im serious she gives test from the moon
I really enjoyed her class. She is fair and people that complain usually aren't doing the work.
Good professor. She cares about her students, she gives exams that make sense (short essays). She teaches using the news to prove the textbook's point. Could be repetitive at times but it is done on purpose to imprint some "keywords". She grades on attendance, participation, preparedness, papers and exams. Oh she also do group works.
Nice lady but hard to please!
Great Professor
I Love this professor she is the best professor at BMCC ...
Make sure u have the notes to the classes that you miss. Pay attention to repetitious "P" words that she uses. READ the assignements she assigns. Then you will pass. Test is based on things that you do in class. Fun, Interesting class but you must be foucsed.
navigating the playground her edition is the text book.
If you really want to learn something about Business, DO NOT take her class!!! She is just only know "3P" words. If you want to take English writing again, go for it, take her class. Because she only care about your English grammar and "3P" words.
worst professor
she is teaching nothing but her "P" words. How is that possiable that she can be a proferssor in the college?! Why is that no student reported her?
She is a great professor who teaches ppl how to be accountable for their work and themselves. As long as you follow the syllabus and you actually come to school to learn (unlike the obvious candidates w/the negative feedback) you will do just fine. Do the work, be prepared, this is college after all...not high school! Grow up people!
She is a great professor who teaches ppl how to be accountable for their work and themselves. As long as you follow the syllabus and you actually come to school to learn (unlike the obvious candidates w/the negative feedback) you will do just fine. Do the work, be prepared, this is college after all...not high school! Grow up people!
She is a great professor who teaches ppl how to be accountable for their work and themselves. As long as you follow the syllabus and you actually come to school to learn (unlike the obvious candidates w/the negative feedback) you will do just fine. Do the work, be prepared, this is college afterall...not high school! Grow up people!
never never never never take her class. worst
How she became a professor in BMCC? she is the worst professor that I have ever met in my life
I took Professor Zaragoza in 1991 at BMCC for two classes, Business 200 and Essentials For Small Business. She was by far the best teacher I have ever had. I started two businesses and have been self-employed since her class. Yes you have to read books, do your research and study, study, and study. This is the foundation of success, she is great!!!
I took her class in fall 2010, and I was only international student in her class. If you are non-native speaker, her class would be hard. However, you can learn not only BUS but also English writing. I've got B. If you need higher grade,I don't recommend her but if you want to something learn, take her class.
I took her class 2010 fall semester, and I was only international student in the class. If you are non-native speaker, her class would be hard. I've got B. However, you can learn not only business but also English writing. If you need good grad, I don't recommend her but if you want to learn something, I highly recommend her.
She is very hard professor.She loves to share story thats not releated with the real life.Hard to pass her class.She takes off points for silly mistakes.The hard part is the math test that she gave at the end of the semester. No one can pass that math test as she said she is traning students for higher level.
Very hard professor.Love to share stories that looks lke a fairy tale.The hard part is math test that she gives at the end of the semester.No one pass that test in my class because it was too hard.But she said that she is preparing students for higher level,that dont even make sense.But nature wise she is nice.Also love to talk about her kids.
DONT TAKE HER !!! NEVER EVER.
Don't take her!! she is a disappointment. She doest explain anything but math problems,she asks you to read from the book,and she talks in class only about her daughters and how well she manages her money.If I would want to study from the book I would buy it and read it by my own
If your reading comprehension is high then this class will suit you. There is a lot of writing but its spaced out to 2 pages a week. You must read the text book!! there were only three test. I learned a lot and I think she is a fair teacher when it comes to grading. I would take the class agian.
Do not take her class. No matter what you do it won't help you to get a good grade. Too much personal info on the test. She is never satisfied with your answers on the test. If you want A or B take someone else.
Does not clarify on how she wants her portfolio to be like. You will get confused and the 12 charts are difficult to even look up on the internet. Did not learn anything, stay away.
she has a nice personality i guess... lol but she wants everything done fast idk if it was that i had her for writing instenive or what ! but she a hard professor and she dont connect with you what so every .ont go ver the textbook .. just have us read it and expect us to understand .
Never Never NeVEr Never Never again.. never never never never... she asks for tooooooo much.. it's the 21st century..
SHE IS A TOUGH COOKIE! BUT I loved her. Alot of people complained about her but alot of those people were underachievers who shouldnt be in college and taken an extra year in highschool . i always let inspired and ready to do something. this class literally changed my life! it helped me improve as a person
This professor published her own textbook. The format is HORRIBLE! I had to do online research in order to understand what the textbook should have explained. She doesn't really prepare you for her test questions. She will use an entire class talking about herself, but not reviewing the material in the textbook. I learned on my own. NEVER AGAIN!!!!
She's hard but not academically speaking. You need to read her mind in order to pass this course. I don't like the textbook she published either. Someone mentioned that "Her test are from the MOON!" This is VERY true! I ALWAY felt like I was having an outer body experience when I took her essay examines! The question are coded in her own head!
Don't take her if you are not ready. However, I will advise all of our elite BMCC students, if you believe you are or you want to be one, to take her class. She will teach you many things. She have patient to talk with non-native speakers. The book she edited is very useful and give you all the important information.
Her class is tough, and it requires work. You'll do wll if you can really follow her instruction and are serious about learning, but if not, don't take this class. Exams are based on WSJ, textbook, and topics from classroom. If you miss a class, you may not do well on exams. Tough class, but she's knowledgeable and interesting.
Worst professor ever. Students im warning you, don't take her !! She has a fairy tale attitude towards life and speaks of her academically over talented children. No matter what you do , it's never enough. I over indulged in her class and neglected my other classes to only end up getting a b-. STUDENTS SHOULD STAY AWAY, BMCC SHOULD TERMINATE
Professor Zaragoza is clearly a passionate and caring individual and I feel fortunate to be one of her students. The knowledge that She is sharing will make a positive mark on my life and stay with me forever.
I f you want an A given to you don't go to this class, in fact don't go to college...you're not ready BUT if you want to be taught by an interesting and knowledgeable professor who forces you to interact and learn I highly recommend Professor Zaragoza. Follow her lead and do the work and you will have earned an easy A-and you will have life lessons
DO NOT TAKE! Seems nice at start, but teaches nothing about the class. All we do is talk about life and no material is being explained. Instead you go home and read half of the txt book and a Wall Street journal, Essay for each class. I don't need to go to college if I can just read the book and teach my self. This prof is no help. Avoid.
Great teacher, everyone with negative complaints did not do what they needed to. WSJ mandatory reading, and studying is obviously required to get a good grade. I received an A.
This class is not an easy A but if you are looking to learn valuable lessons and walk away with a true education a highly recommend Professor Zaragoza
If you expect to learn something that you will need in your life, don't go there. On this class you will read Wall street journal daily, write essays (2-3 pages) and portfolios, and on class you will listen about how is not OK to study from time to time. If you want to be a slave for 4 months, sign up for this class.
Prof. Zaragoza is extremely knowledgeable and smart. She motivated me in so many ways: to do more in life, be successful and uplift from the average. She teaches beyond the textbook. She shares so many personal experiences with her students just to help them understand the world out there and give them ideas how do better. strongly recommend !!!
If you want to learn something useful, take this course. If you're looking for an easy A, you wont find it here. Only issue I had was with exams. You'll study a lot to then be surprised by the questions. Is not as specific with what you should study. She also isn't very clear on how she wants the portolios done. It was like shooting in the dark.
Worst professor ever. All she does is talk about her life and how her children are actors. She doesn't explain what she wants and expects you to know it. I went to classes everyday did any my work but still didn't pass the tests, which are extremely difficult even if you study. I'm an A student who does all his work. Don't take if you want to learn
Worst professor she doesn't expalin or go over anything in the text book. If this is your first semester in college taking a business class don't take her because she expects you to have busines knowledge. Can not pass test no matter how hard you study.
I did all my work and still didn't pass the class. Her ratings is pretty good considering how terrible the class was. We never discussed anything in the textbook and all she did was talk about her kids. Don't take her if you want to learn anything about business.
I have come across a few professors at BMCC, this woman by far was the worst. Although she is insightful and intelligent her way of teaching is not clear. She goes by her book only and The Wall Street Journal. Her tests are too specific and in essay format. Very Sarcastic attitude which makes it hard to connect with her as well. Bottom line AVOID.
I was a bit confused to what i should study for the exam since the reading assignment were long but overall she is a very nice professor who is very willing to help if you have difficulties. She wants you to use critical thinking and with her lessons I was able to use those lessons at work. Outline the text, complete assignments and you will do ok.
I got A's in all my tests and she gave me a B because i missed reading day class. Handed 2 late papers and explained i didnt have them good enough while others typed in subway "All you need is be on time" she said. Final? Create and answer questions w stupid words. Lazy, unfair, frustrating and tons of homework. Just move to CA already lady.
Stay away! I'm not sure who could grade her as "good". May be she pays some one to increase her grades. The lectures are not clear and not educational. It seemed that she is practicing her public speech and acting skills in class and enjoying listening herself. She is unfair with grades and has tendancy to fail you even you work and study hard.
She talks about how her children are "somebodies" and yelling at you in the course is the lecture.. I mean she's understanding if you have issues but is too demanding. It's a writing intensive course so be ready to write a 2pg paper unless she changes. Didn't like how she "taught".
True educator! She is a good teacher who needs the student really wanna learn things. One of the helpful and unforgettable professor in BMCC.
Prof. Zaragoza is one of the best professors I've had! Personally, she is very nice. Professionally, her lectures are interesting and thorough. She creates a classroom discussion, so don't expect her to simply read from a textbook. Everyone is treated very respectfully, and as long as you put effort into your work you should have a great semester.
If you're lazy & bad at time management, this class isn't for you. She gives a lot of papers & participation matters. I have learned so much from her and I look forward to learning more. She is a remarkable Professor and I am very grateful to have her as a Professor
GREAT PROFESSOR. Is there for you, preparing you for the real life choices that you will have to face. Yes, you have to work for it, an "A" will not come without it, but it is definetly obtainable with it. TAKE THIS CLASS IT WILL ONLY BENEFIT YOU.
I'm pretty sure that all good reviews here she wrote herself! After 2 weeks students became very miserable because she is not clear with what she wants! I learned nothing in her class. I don't know why she would get upset when half the class left after every break. I guess she really wanted us to learn about her family
Its like she wants you to fail in tests she never says what will be in the test so you have to read like 6 chapters for test religiously and the questions in the tests are surprises things you would not imagine she would ask
If you want to learn this is the class for you. Great Lectures !
The worst professor I have ever had! She is unprofessional and disrespectful. There are no lectures, but her stories about kids and family, which have nothing to do with the course material . She is very unclear with portfolio requirements. Do not take her no matter how confident and smart you are, she will make your life miserable.
Quite unfair, and tough. Expects a lot from her students that you have to magically have to know because she makes up information that is different from what you will use in another class or in the real world. And then changes it all up for the next class. Spends the class lecturing on you being lazy instead of actually teaching.
Please wait until you tranfer to a 4year college and then take this class!!! Prof zaragoza uses her classroom as a therapy sessions about her family. She can also be VERY rude to students! Also her grading crateria is very unfair! Stay away!
Professor Zaragoza is great!. I truly don't understand how other students have had such a difficult time with her. She teaches from the heart, very passionate in making sure her students are prepared for the real world. I wish I was a business major, ill have her for all my classes.
Crazy strict and disrespectful, she'll talk right over you, make you sit in a circle like 2nd graders, ignore you if you ask a question, have you write papers that she doesn't grade. She expects you to memorize stories she wrote on stuff that has nothing to do with business, stories about her life, her daughter and how to parent your kids.
Ok I had to write a review after reading these comments. This professor is not going to spoon feed you test answers. Sitting in circles is what elite institutions do with their students. The class involves thinking, genuine THINKING. This is a real professor, she loves teaching. She talks about life because she's teaching you how to finance life.
Basically, have to read the book and know the material yourself because she doesn't give any notes whatsoever, draws her visuals on the board that look like a 3rd graders drew and will quiz you in that. Also her tests are like 10 essay questions that you have to know from the reading. Very strict
Doesn't really go over much of the material in class, that is going to be on the test... Insists on talking about her children which has nothing to do about the class, and puts her students down. Not to mention, she doesn't give feedback
Literally the only way to pass to kiss up to her. I did not fail this class. But there is a level of kiss ass I am willing to do. This lady is doing the most. She wants everyone to worship her like this is the best class offered at BMCC. I wont tell you not to take this class but just beware.
The people here that are complaining are lazy unmotivated individuals who came into this class expecting an easy A, BUMS! She isnt asking for anything out of this world, if you simply read the chapters and just study the vocabulary youll pass. Stop being lazy and DO WORK its not even that hard... I truly hate lazy people. very motivating class!
i gave this class just a little extra effort compared to most of my classes and got an A. Before you can manage a business you need to learn to manage yourself, she will force you to look at your habits and how it affects every aspect of your life. most elite schools have the same format of teaching everyone complaining are probably lazy slackers.
Not a good professor if you want an in dept knowledge of Finance and Banking. The class will leave you asking many questions and needing supplemental help outside of class, and the test will be about random topics discussed in class.. The class requires a subscription to the WSJ.
Shes the best, she will motivate you to change your life financially. You cant be lazy, if you don't understand something ASK QUESTIONS she will definitely break it down.
Professor Zaragoza really make sure you understand the material that is given. Just read the chapters assigned and study really hard for the exams. Don't sleep on the financial portfolio!
You Work for in, everyone participates and you will do a lot of work. i found the class confusing and it was fun. You will do a lot of WRITING. EXAMS are all essay questions.
Many use this tool to speak their frustration for not working hard enough. Prof. Zaragoza is great, she teaches you for life. Tests are har yeah, you've got to read yeah but at least you'll walk out of that class knowing plenty of things you didn't know at the beginning of the semester. ;)
boring, boring, boring - very full of herself; very opinionated - obviously did not enjoy her teaching style
I would not take this professor again. The whole course was spent talking about her and I felt like I walked away with nothing. I spent the course studying material that I did not find valuable nor beneficial to my education.
TRUST ME - Professor Zaragoza is one of the remaining educators who will affect your life , in a very positive manner. I can list a million examples , but it is actually better if you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity , sign up for her class .
Took Professor Zaragoza's class years ago. One of the best professors ever! The material she teaches isn't hard. Many are just complaining & don't want to put in the work/or don't want it badly enough, then you won't deserve more$$. Also grateful for her because she helped refer me to co. in NYMEX that allowed me to make 6 figures by 21
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
C+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
FINANCE
5.0
(1)FNB250
5.0
(1)SMB100
5.0
(1)CRTTH100
5.0
(1)BUSS100
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
200
5.0
FNB230
5.0
INTOSTAT
5.0
BUS200001
5.0
BUS104
5.0