Hard class and strict! but very very good and thorough teaching

Hard material, but she makes it easier than most of the other professors

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Good prof, bad class

pretty good teacher, HARD CLASS but explains well, do homework and excel stuff

Definitely a hard class, but not because of her. She's just as tough as the rest of the professors...prolly easier. Lots of work, but I never did any of the hw. I just did the modeling exercises and tests and got B. Don't be afraid to go to her office

Very hard class, but definately manageable. The subject is tough, but she tries her hardest to make it clear. She takes great lenghts to make herself available for office hours and outside help. Modeling exercises are difficult, but can be accomplished

The class is hard, but she is a great teacher. Really knows her stuff, and makes the class easier.

Tough class - She's like a tough drill instructor. Tells you exactly what to do, and expects you to do it. If you work hard, it will show, and you will see the results! So far, the best teacher I've had at JMU. Hardest yes. Best absolutely.

Its true she has no sense of humor but is that in her job description?? The class is tough and the book is useless but if you pay attention in class and do the modeling exercise you should end up with a B.

Please do not pay attention to the comments of the pathetic underachievers. This is a hard class all around, but she is the best! She is very clear and explains things well. Willing to help students in office, you're at a loss if you don't take Palocsay!

291 is a hard class, but she is by far the best teacher to have for it. you cannot skip ANY classes though! go to her for the m.e.'s and shell pretty much give you the answers. if u do the practice tests, ull be fine. dont bother buying the book!

I failed the class the first time. This is my second time now, and I have everything done except to take the cumulative final. I have a 70%. The best thing about her is she gives TONS of partial credit. Take her, and DO THE HOMEWORK. HARD CLASS! NO SKI

Hard class, but she knows what she's talking about and explains it was well as she can.

It's definitely not an easy class, but I think she is probably one of the best teachers to have for it. She tries very hard to make the material undersandable, her coursepack was very helpful and she always tries to fully answer questions.

Not an easy class. Tough to get an A or B, but most people can pull of a C. Pretty helpful outside of class. Does not prepare you well for her tests, final exam was killer.

She isn't half as bad as everyone says. She's one of the most well prepared teachers I've ever seen and she IS helpful if she sees that you are putting in effort. Nice lady, good class and NOT that hard to get a A/B. Take her!

I admit it, I wasn't in love w/ her at first, but she really does know what she's talking about. As much as I wanted to drop originally, I'm thinking of taking 291 with her. She's completely organized and extremely helpful if you actually talk to her. I think she's just a math nerd who loves stats

291 is going to be HARD no matter who you take it from - if you want to actually be able to understand the material & have a professor that will really go out of her way to help you then take her. She is honestly not as bad as everyone says and is def a good prof

She's actually really good. I don't get these ratings. I think 291 is just a hard class for some people--a lot of math/excel/problem solving. She is clear, fair with grading, and doesn't work you to death. Projects take like 2-3 hours, but you don't have to do practice problems. Tests aren't bad.

Her class is very hard, but 291 is just a hard class in general. She is a great teacher, very willing to work with you in her office hours. I feel like I've learned more in her class than I have learned in any class I've taken so far in college.

Her teaching method is excellent - does a great job of explaining things and what you need to do. The problems that show up on problem sets and tests are often times different than ones worked in class. Lacks all personality.

A good teacher overall. The workload for this class was tremendous but it was a 400 level class. Tests were very difficult but she allowed us to make little "cheat sheets", though the way the tests are structured these are not usually very helpful. You'll learn a lot, but it might hurt your GPA. Do not take THIS class if you are busy already.

Professor knows what she is teaching, and teaches effectively. Must have a slight amount of common sense and you will do great in this class. Might come off as a little rude at first, but warms up to class. Curves and is willing to help if you see her in office hours.

This class is hard, period. It takes time commitment and actually attending class, but Palocsay is a great teacher and shes very helpful in office hours if you go to them. She understands where the student is coming from and tries her best to make the material as relative to the class and clear as possible. Im taking her 291 class next semester.

She is a very effective teacher. She has a personality and is kind to you if you show her that you are interested getting the most out of the class. It is obvious she has the intelligence and skills to work elsewhere but seems to really enjoy working with students. YOU have to put the EFFORT into this class to get what you want out of it. Good Prof

I think this subject would be hard no matter what prof. you take it with. This is not an easy class and you have to really work to maintain at least a C. At first she comes off as a little harsh, but she eventually warms up to the class like another reviewer said. Most of the time, she is willing to help with assignments.

This course is hard no matter who you take. She explains it in class, the examples are in the handout book (which she authored personally), and she is welcome during office hours. What more can you ask for?

I was scared to take her class after reading all of the comments on here, but as long as you're willing to study she's a great teacher! She's really understanding and helps you a lot. She's pretty much available 24/7. This is a hard class in general, but I think Palocsay is a good teacher to take it with.

People think she is mean...but she was helpful when I had questions. She won't give you the time of day if you don't try! So, make sure you do your homework, eventhough she doesn't collect it, and read. She gives some extra credit! Her own textbook is easier to understand then the other book. The practice tests in the back of hers help!

I would 100% recommend taking her for 291. This is a hard class no matter who you have, but she is VERY good teacher. She wants her students to learn, so she is very clear when teaching, and tries to make sure everyone understands. She is also willing to help if you go to her office hours.

I love this lady. 291 is just plain hard, but she knows her stuff and is very thorough. Heavy excel reliance.If I had to take 291 again with another professor,I wouldnt because she does a great job. Her tests are HARD, but they are curved to the highest grade in the class. The assignments are lengthy, but the lowest quiz OR assignment is dropped.

Dr P is a very nice lady and she knows her stuff. Out of all my professors, she knows the most in her field. 291 is hard no matter who you take but she is very helpful and wants to to learn the material. Excel projects help your grade. Tests are difficult but again its 291. I would recommend her.

I honestly can say that she was a great professor. She really helped out in office hours. Her excel assignments took forever, but they really helped out your grade. I studied for the tests for a long time and didn't do well on them at all, and still ended up with a B in the class. Take her if you can!

She's what a professor should be. She has a wealth of knowledge, tried and true examples, and a difficult workload. The excel exercises were difficult, but let me tell you this: After I got out of college, my workload at work seems like a breeze compared to her class, and THANK YOU DR. P for this!

You gotta understand that the class itself is not easy. it requires a lot of effort form a student. if you really try to understand the material and do all the works on time, do what she advises you to to, this class is actually not that hard. If you go to her office hours, Dr.Palocsay is very helpful and super nice. After all, I enjoyed this class

She is a good professor! She gets a bad rap because the class is so hard. However she is a good teacher, you can tell she really knows her stuff, and she is very helpful, especially in office hours... I went to every class, did the HW questions to study for quiz's and tests and got a B+ in the class. If you put in the effort you can get a good grad

scary looking woman. but good teacher. DO THE HOMEWORK. if you skip more than 2 days in a row, you're literally at the point where it's impossible to catch up. if you actually do the homework and reading after every class, its not that hard. if you don't, it'll be the hardest class you ever take. she's been teaching 20 years. take her.

I would recommend her for 291. This class is not easy, but she makes it somewhat manageable. 4 HW assignments for a total of 80/560 pts and 5 quizzes (lowest dropped) for 100/560 pts. Since this is a pre-req for COB, I would recommend Palocsay, otherwise, why are you taking this class? For misery?

Take her! She makes the material pretty interesting by always using newspaper articles and real world examples. Gives practice tests in the course packet which are EXTREMELY HELPFUL! She knows what she's talking about and is good at explaining. I'm not that smart, but didn't mind this class at all.

Tests are somewhat difficult and the assignments are easy. She gives a lot of partial credit and I think she does a good job teaching. Most of these previous comments are bias and simply taking it out on her rather than realizing they simply suck at math.

The class itself is difficult so, to be fair it isn't her fault. However if you are engaged in class and don't act up she is very easy to get along with. She can be a bit dull in the beginning but as the year spans she becomes more entertaining. If you are engaged in the class and put in effort she makes the class very enjoyable.

very lenient on attending 8ams, as long as you do the assigned homework and study you'll do fine. awesome professor!

I personally really liked her. She's good at explaining the material, and gives us lots of problems to practice. The tests aren't easy, but she lets us use a full sheet of paper for notes. Only 3 excel projects, unlike the 12 in Ratcliffe's class. 291 is a hard class in general, but i think Palocsay is one of the better professors for it.

Professor Palocsay is a tough, but helpful teacher. 3 quizzes, 3 tests, and 3 mostly simple Excel Projects. She gives useful practice tests in the course packet. If you go to her office hours, and do the homework a B is manageable. Always ask for help. She seems intimidating but is so helpful.

Palocsay has a very clear and uniform teaching style which can at times seem dry, but if you write down details from her examples it is easy to follow. The tests are pretty hard, but if you study a lot the quizzes and projects are easy. Come into this course expecting it to be a challenge and willing to do the work, and you will be fine.

I'll be honest, when reading the reviews for Prof. Palocsay I was nervous for this class. Yes she is a bit dry and the subject material is hard, but she is a good professor. Go to her during office hours or after class and she is very helpful. She curves the tests which helps your grade. Do the optional HW and go to class and youll be fine.

291 is a hard class in general, but palocsay is really helpful. If you study and practice you'll do fine on tests. She seems really intimidating butt if you go to her office hours she is so sweet and funny and loves to help. I had to work hard for me grade but it was worth. She also assigns 3 excel projects that arent too difficult

Your not going to get a teacher that gives you a test with a modified book problem you recognize with a couple of numbers changed the tests are harder than anything in the book. However she is the nicest lady in office hours she genuinely want's you to do well. She gives amazing advice about careers to learned more from her than my own adviser.

TAKE HER SHES AWESOME

Palocsay is great, you're going to need to do problems out of the book and not just review the course pack because she always makes the test harder than the course pack and it's similar to the book. Take her because clear and give good examples, but don't expect an easy A. If you do take her don't take the first test for granted, it only get harder

Some people find her intimidating but she's very nice. If she knows you care and give effort, she will be very willing to help you and I've seen her be very accommodating on multiple occasions. On the tests, partial credit is very available so you can make errors and ultimately get a question wrong but anything you did right will save you points.

Dr. Palocsay is one of the best professors I've had at JMU. COB 291 is a tough class to begin with but Dr. Palocsay has been teaching for 30 years and knows how to teach. I had my doubts about her at first but she teaches very well and has an ample amount of examples to help you. Don't be late to class and don't get up during class. Overall 10/10