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Quality4.4
Difficulty28%
Would Retake86
Reviews28%
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What Students Say
“I took her summer English 102 class”
ENG102 - 2.0 rating“Please do not take her”
ENG101 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
40%
Grade Predictor
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ENG
5.0
(1)WRITI111
5.0
(1)COMPLIT101
4.0
(1)ENG6154
4.0
(1)2004
3.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
2004
5.0
82594
5.0
82954
5.0
COMPANDLIT1
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Reviews (85)
SHES ONE OF THE WORST! Her snotty attitude, and her rude comments are unbearable. She's a very harsh grader. You really have to work to get a good grade. DON'T take her class, you will regret it!
This was the worst class I have ever taken! She has no idea what she was talking about and can't concentrate on 1 subject for more than 2 sec. It was a terrible experience that noone else should have to go through
She was sooo hard, has a rude attitude, & she's as flexible as a metal rod.. but if you do ur papers on time and put some effort she'll love you! ..i still got an A <3 i loved her by the end =)
She is essentially a nice woman, but she'd be better off as a high school teacher. She gave Vocabulary tests, and pretty much treated us as 10th graders. And she also kept trying to replace your personal writing style with textbook answers.
She had my class one day go around the room and say what we wanted to do with our lives. I said i wanted to be a writer. She told me not to because its a hard field. Teachers should ENCOURAGE their students.
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Dr. Margolis is an excellent Prof. I hold all my accomplishments due to her... she showed me that you can do it as long as you put your mind to it. I got an A in her class.. I earned that A... she doesn't give you a grade.. You EARN it!! I have been very s
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WORST TEACHER IN THE WORLD! DON'T TAKE! She is a **** and loves to divide class based on who she personally likes and grades the same way. I took this class in 2003 and still no one likes her teaching. Loves her class pet, but s**** on everyone else. Hated her. Considered students as inferior and unintelligent to her. Worst Teacher !!!!!
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shes not that bad....my advise is get on her good side
Mean person, tough grader and certainly gives a lot of work. At one point I had the slip in hand ready to drop the class, but I thought better of it and finished the semester out. I'm very glad I did too because she made me a much better writer in the end. As long as she sees you're making a legit effort and come to class every day, she'll pass you
Extremely difficult class. It took me hours or even days just to write her freakin essays. After all those hard work she sh*ts all over it. I edited my work and re-submitted them, which is how I passed the class.
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very good
mean...annoying...too difficult...too full of herself...couldn't stand her at ALL. Anyone that is GOING to have her either drop the class, get another professor or go through with it. And if u do, lotsa luck to u.
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I thought she was spank
SHE IS AWFUL. THAT'S IT. DON'T TAKE HER.
Had no problems with her. Never failed an assignment (lowest grade was C+). I never handed in a paper late, i was mostly able to finish the essay in like 3 days at the most.
She is insane take my word for it I don't have a job I have worked as hard as I can on her papers the highest grade she gave me was an 85, she forgets to tell us things then sends us an email with her correction and if you didn't get the email then guess what screw you, please take my word for it you will work as hard as you can for nothing...
She is a really hard grader, also she doesnt explain certain details and then she deducts point out of your paper later. She expects her students to write as if they were professional writers, forgetting that they are at the first level of writing at a community college.
She was terrible. She didn't know her own material she was the worst teacher I've taken at wcc so far and its my second year. SHE SUCKS, unless your a teachers pet or a butkisser don't take her. I worked incredibly hard in her class and I got a below average grade Just don't take her, its the only way people like her will get removed from the syste
She was terrible... A+ student got a D.
shes difficult but shes a good professor you just have to hang in there and try to do your best. college isnt easy guyyyyyssss..... :)
She was very nice but the way that she graded research papers was ridiculous and was not very much help during class. If you're having trouble in her class, see her after class and email her and she'd be glad to help you and I strongly suggest it.
She is a horrible person. She teaches the class like it history, then grades very harshly. Her comments are useless and she is massively condescending.I have gotten nothing out of taking her class
She's definately a nice woman but when it comes to teaching she has no idea what shes doing. not helpful unless she likes you and not willing to help unless you go to her and even then she will still widdle your papers down. Perfect example: My paper was about "C" level, she revised it to about a "B", and after I handed it in guess what I got? "C"
Terrible, Scatter brained. Do not take her, simple as that.
Please do not take her! She will mess up your GPA. I'm straight A student that got C in her class. She is not helpful.
Margolis is a terrible professor. She talks down on you and is very rude. Everything has to be done her way and only her way otherwise you'll fail. Margolis' class has brought down my GPA, would avoid her at all costs.
I liked the class in the beginning but then I figured that it was not going to end well. If you're going to take this be prepared. You can have all good grades, but this one can be the one class that can screw you over.
she is tough. if your a lazy student and need time to do your work. this class is not unlimited time to her work.
Prof. Margolis was my Professor for a Summer Session Course. Be prepared to write a lot and follow MLA format exactly. If you can do that, triple space and use size 14 font you'll do fine as long as you apply yourself
Tough grader. Summaries, research papers, quizzes, the assignments never stopped. Her lectures & in class assignments were interesting & she's very amusing. Her papers & homework are a bit excessive. Be ready to write. . .ALOT.
Professor Margolis is certainly not an easy grader. I got an A, only because i did everything she asked for, and sort of sucked up a little. Good woman but a tough professor. Not many people did well in her class, half the class ended up dropping it. Uses blackboard heavily. If you are lazy and looking for an easy A, i do not recommend her.
such a horrible class i would never take again.
Don't take this class. She expected way too much from her students. Tough grader, heavy blackboard user. Half my class dropped at the beginning of the semester. Her research paper assignments were ridiculous. Never would take her again.
Horrible teacher. No one should take her class.
Nope sorry but nope! Unless you're ok with writing a 24 page paper be my guest other than that NO! Make sure you're her favorite if you want to pass.
Nice professor. Very sweet but not when it comes to your grades. I almost gave up on the class. Avoid her if u can. Tough grader. Gives a lot of homework even in the summer. Get ready to write.
Don't take her class! She is mean.
90% of her reviews are bad. I thought ppl were being dramatic but what they say is true. Personality wise shes OK she has a sense of humor. Grading wise?? DROP THIS CLASS. Shes a tough tough grader and her class is definitely not easy and will hurt your GPA/ transcript. I was dumb and stayed but I regret it. Don't recommend.
Her class is very time consuming because of how much she expects from her students, she's disorganized and it could be frustrating. She's an alright professor but I would definitely NOT take her again or recommend her.
I think that Professor Margolis is a good person, but that doesn't matter when you are taking a required course to graduate. Be prepared to read. She doesn't teach any essay skills, or anything that can help you expand your writing. She doesn't go over MLA, and most importantly she grades way too hard. You are left to the wolfs in this class.
It's necessary to talk. You will get a lot of homework. Corny jokes.
Professor Margolis can be nice and sweet but she gives out papers after papers. I took her 5 week summer session I liked the fact that she lets you correct your paper but she went was disorganized and not helpful. She's a very tough grader and should like you to expand your ideas but to get to the point in your papers. I won't recommend her.
The first day i got there I thought it was going to be the hardest class I've ever taken, and it was. I had to work my hardest to get straight D's, but I still did it. At first she may seem harsh but it's only to scare off people that won't try, If you are a nice person and work your hardest she will meet you halfway, that is a guarantee.
She gives too many research papers throughout the semester and she's a tough grader. she expects for the student to know how to be a professional writer. I would not recommend her.
if you're looking for an easy A this isn't the class for you, however, Professor Margolis is a great editor and gives a lot of feedback on papers which is more helpful in the long run. Pieces we've read in class were quite interesting and she has a sense of humor. As long as you do what she asks and you stay engaged, you'll be fine.
Professor Margolis is the BEST professor I've had at WCC! She doesn't make it that hard for you - you can only make it hard for yourself! She gives great feedback and WANTS to see you do well! She truly cares about her students. Read interesting stories and watched movies. Papers were not difficult. She's not only my professor but a mentor also!
I DON'T KNOW WHAT THESE PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT!!! She is an amazing professor! There are not many papers AT ALL, she gives great feedback and even sometimes lets you RE-WRITE your papers after she edits them... You literally just have to show up, do what is asked of you and you will get a good grade! The BEST English teacher I'ver ever had!
I seldom look forward to attending class -Prof. Margolis' class was always interesting with different readings, movies, and discussions. Assignments were clear and not at all complicated. If you are ever confused she is very willing to help. There were only a few papers, some homework questions and she gave extra credit assignments to boost grades!
Literally, I don't know these students are talking about. She is organized. There are a reasonable amount of papers and homework. She does not ask a lot of you AT ALL. The students clearly just didn't want to do ANY work at all... She does everything she can to help you, as long as you do the work. If your grade can be improved, she will help do it
I took her summer English 102 class.. wasnt a fan of how she spoke to people, her attitude is very passive aggressive and she doesnt allow you to chew gum or sip your water.. lol, seriously, dont take her class, ever.
If you do your work and listen to her directions THOROUGHLY, you will pass. She loves students that participate in discussions in class +ask questions. Almost no homework; however, two-three papers were required in both english 101 and 102. This teacher truly wants to see her students do well and assigns as much extra credit as you need to pass!
SHE WAS EXTREMELY RUDE AND EVERYTHING WHEN PEOPLE ASKED HER QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ASSIGNMENT. SHE DOESN'T EXPLAIN ASSIGNMENTS AT ALL, OR YES SHE DOES BUT YOU BARELY UNDERSTAND. SHE GAVE ME 50 ON ALL OF MY ESSAYS I ACTUALLY DID WORK AT THE WRITING CENTER AND THE GRADES WERE STILL NOT SATISFYING.
DO NOT PICK THIS TEACHER Shes was the worst teacher ever. She is rude and inconsiderate when you put in the effort to pass the class. She failed ALL my essays. She believes you should not make any mistakes when you are writing. She also is not clear with what she wants. She was a waste of my energy and time !
Okay, I failed so it would seem like I'm critiquing her in regards to that, that's not the case. The time spent inside the classroom was decent, she'd explain things once and talk down to anyone who didn't understand. Once quarantine hit she just got lazy, uploaded assignments and graded as if we were taught anything. No zoom no respect
I was skeptical at first, overaI really enjoyed Professor Margolis. She is very caring if you show some effort. She is fair and wants students to succeed as long as they work hard. Teaches great methodology for writing essays, which i still use. Also, it seems like a lot of work but for an eng. class, 3 essays isn/t too bad. NO LONG READINGS,
this professor made me wanna drop out of college, she was extremely rude and made me not want to ask questions during class. She is the worst, do not take this class unless you want to be stressed out by all the work she gives.
I have no idea how she still has a job here. 20 kids from my class dropped by halfway through the semester and the rest just barely passed or failed. Assignments that she gave failing grades to were shown to tutors at the college and they had no clue why she would fail them. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Save yourself the stress and money
SHE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. She is rude and mean. She does not let you ask questions in class and if you do she will get smart and hold it against you in the future. She is a tough grader. I ended this class with a D. At the end of the semester she went back into my graded assignments and lowered my score!!
Very tough grader! Try your best and you will pass but you have to do everything she says the way she want's it as well.
Ive seen a lot of bad teachers, but this one takes the cake. Ive never seen a teacher so out of touch with their students & such an unfair grader. You can do everything she asks for, and still receive a horrible grade if its not EXACTLY how she perceives a question. The 1st meeting had 25+ students, as of Week3 theres 3 left. That explains alot
If you want an A in this class you better not take any other classes because she gives an UNBELIEVABLE amount of work. Took this class online and by the 3rd week of class there was only 4 students left.
I am not done with the class yet, 2 more after today, but I currently have an A. HOWEVER, this is because before her we had a different professor and we would read a book and then answer some questions and talks about it. Then this prof came in and gave us so much with no explanation. We explain we are having trouble but she barely believes us.
If you are reading this, please do not pick her. She is extremely rude and yells to students for no reason when they have a point. her way of teaching is outdated, and I don't know why she still teaching here. Please do not pick her for your mental health and gpa. she is not worth your time.
Dropped the course by the end of the 3rd week. Grading criteria is blasphemy, on top of the fact that her curriculum and sources are outdated. She teaches on outdated technology so prepare to run into problems opening her sources. Find another class even if its your only option.
Took Pro. Margolis, at first I was skeptical, eventually I understood her teaching style. you can't b thin skinned,If you are quickly faint at heart, then you are in the wrong class! She honestly means well! She even helps you find topics where she sees your strong points, to assist you with your graded essays writing. Great conversationalist!
I almost feel bad for giving Tina such a bad review, but she definitely deserves the criticism. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! She's easily one of the worst WCC professors for English. She is excessively strict with grading, she nitpicks at the smallest of errors in your work and takes tons of points away for it. She literally wants perfection. Avoid!
This professor doesn't even know what she wants from her students. She's asks you to do work a certain way, and even if you do it this exact way she asks she still gives you a REALLY bad grade. Her teaches ways are very outdated. Do not take this professor, i regret joining her class.
Really nice and sweet professor. As long as you put in the work, you will receive a good grade. I definitely recommend this professor.
She does not care if you are busy or have other responsibilities. She assigns almost three assignments a week and everything is so harshly graded
If you see this name comes up for your professor, please make sure you switch to another professor.
IF U SEE THIS NAME CHANGE . SHE DOES NOT HELP WITH WORK , SHE YAPPS ALL CLASS LONG , IF U HAVE A QUESTION IT IS NEVER REALLY ANSWERED . TOP 5 WORST TEACHER IVE EVER HAD
She cares for students and tries to make sure we have an in-depth comprehension of topics covered.
I had to take Prof Margolis because she was the only Prof left, I should have read the reviews before.... If you see her name, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. She is very old schooled and such a hard grader. She expects each homework assignment to be perfect as if this isn't English 101. The workload she gives is not manageable. AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS.
I would like to address that I had reservations about the reviews on Rate My Professor. However, upon further inspection, it became evident that they were indeed accurate. Despite maintaining a 4.0 GPA and excelling in English 101, this particular professor's grading inconsistencies were quite perplexing. Stay away stay away stay away
She cares for her students but she makes it clear who her favorites are. Tough grader, often left confused even with instructions. She lectures a lot and tells you to take notes, just take notes on literally everything she says. All my time is dedicated to this class to meet her deadlines. She will leave you with 0's and never explain. AVOID HER!
I should have read the reviews before taking this class with Tina. PLEASE IF YOU SEE HER NAME DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. She does not help with work, she is a tough grader who leaves her students with a 0 as if it's not ENGLISH 101 even if you do the work, She does not care if you are busy or have other responsibilities, worst professor in my life.
Prof Margolis does not practice what she teaches. I find so many mistakes in her writing which ultimately leads to so many confusions about the assignments. She is quick to send you to a tutor than help her students understand the material, muchless the assignments. You really are left to interpret the work on your own then graded harshly.
The worst eng 101 professor you can imagine.
by far worst teacher was trying to be nice changed my research question four times, when finding sources she herself couldn't find any herself to prove me wrong. It's either her way and nothing is credible even when tutors help writing this so you are aware and will give terrible work a 90 and fail you if you question her knowledge.
Worst professor I've had.Attendance and participation are mandatory,she grades very harshly based on strict criteria.Late work is never accepted,making the class difficult for busy students.Many students dropped the course.would not recommend taking this class unless you can fully commit to her expectations(started with30 ended with15 students!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
40%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.27 avg changeRatings by Course
ENG
5.0
(1)WRITI111
5.0
(1)COMPLIT101
4.0
(1)ENG6154
4.0
(1)2004
3.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
2004
5.0
82594
5.0
82954
5.0
COMPANDLIT1
5.0
WHAT
5.0