2.0

Wendi Achey

Marketing - Northampton Community College

2.0
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
17%
Would Retake
108
Reviews
2.0
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
1.9
Helpful
2.1
Clarity

17%

Would Retake

108

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What Students Say

Worst Professor I have ever had

BUSA131 - 1.0 rating

Expects 110% effort from students, but doesn't give credit where credit is due

MARKETING101 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

100%

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95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
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C+ (6)
B (6)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 52 reported grades
B+: 8
C+: 6
B: 6
C: 6
Common Tags
Tough grader (29)
Get ready to read (19)
Lots of homework (19)
Group projects (16)
Tough Grader (12)
Skip class? You won't pass. (12)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
Participation matters (7)
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Ratings by Course

BUSAMRKT

5.0

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INTROTOBUS

4.5

(2)

BUSA04

4.0

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MKTG

4.0

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BUSA137

3.0

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MARKT151

5.0

BUSA04

5.0

BUSA

5.0

BUSA131WB

5.0

BUSA131WA

4.6

Reviews (108)
5.0
2.0
MARKETING
Feb 7, 2005

This lady is mad cool. shes smart, knows a ton about marketing. its a fun class. plus shes young, and is easy on the eyes, which is always a +. she could wear some tighter clothes tho, haha. hw isnt bad, i recommend this class. its sweeeeet

4.0
1.0
PRINOFMARK
Sep 26, 2005

She is a really good teacher. I like her teaching style.

5.0
2.0
INTROTOBUS
Dec 15, 2005

Shes an amazing teacher, she knows what shes talking about and if you answer questions in her class its all good. Shes very attractive too.

4.0
2.0
INTROTOBUS
Dec 21, 2005

It wasn't the most creative class, although she did give us a big group project. Problem was, she hardly gave any time in class to work on it. She has a lot of experience in the industry, which she doesn't hesitate to incorporate into her lectures. Tests were all multiple choice. You'll be seeing a lot of slides, though. And she's pretty.

2.0
2.0
BUSA101
Sep 29, 2006

This class was horrible. All the guys thought she was highly attractive. She was very professional though and could handle it. She would brag a lot thought the class. It's one thing to use past experiences in your teachings but she was just rediculous.

5.0
2.0
BUSA137
Apr 9, 2007

Had for Principles of Marketing and now Principles of selling. She gives you the impression of being very strict and inconsiderate, but is opposite. She does keep attendance and deadlines for her assignments, but she is really clear on what she expects. Her examples have a purpose and she is very helpful. #1 or #2 best prof. I have had

1.0
4.0
MARKSECT
Jan 26, 2008

Dumb as a rock. Boring stories no one cares about. Thinks she's good looking, but she isn't. Possibly the worst instructor I've ever had.

4.0
2.0
BUSA131
Jul 1, 2008

She is a nice teacher. Helps you out if you ask. Makes you do some cool projects. Tests are a little hard but if you study you will do fine. I would recommand her!!

5.0
1.0
BUSAMRKT
Dec 2, 2008

Comes off as very serious, intimidating, bold but really turns out to be a nice person. FOLLOW THE RULES IN THE SYLLABUS or she will deduct points/call you out in class on the spot. Otherwise she is very nice and likes class discussion. She talks very quick and to the point during lectures but if you read and follow along this class is a breeze.

4.0
2.0
BUSA131
Jan 2, 2009

Very nice and helpful. Test questions come from the book mainly, if you dont read the book you will fail.

3.0
2.0
PRNPMRKT
Jan 13, 2009

One of the worst teachers I have ever had at NCC. She is so close-minded when it comes to grading, would never take a class with her as a teacher again! AVOID!

3.0
4.0
MARK101
Aug 28, 2009

Good Teacher and I enjoyed the class. If you are a evening student beware there are alot of group projects.

5.0
4.0
BUSA131
Sep 10, 2009

excellent teacher!

2.0
3.0
BUSA131
Jan 6, 2010

Airhead!!!How on earth do people like this manage to GET through school, much less get jobs reaching?

5.0
4.0
BUSA131
Apr 28, 2010

If you are the type of student who reads the book and is organized, practical, and creative then she is a good teacher for you. WARNING she is pretty hard core about lateness, plaigerizing, and the textbook. She uses slides from the book almost every class, but she knows a lot about marketing and she keeps it interresting in class. shes helpful to

4.0
4.0
BUSA131
Nov 19, 2010

She is professional, knowledgeable, and caring. She'll meet you half way. Read the book, don't slack. If you slack the slightest bit, the whole semester could fall apart for that class. Plus she's attractive. She'd get it ;)

5.0
4.0
BUSA223
Mar 7, 2011

Prof Achey is one of Northampton Community College's best professors. She is essential to any business student who is enrolled there. If you don't know her, meet with her and learn because even after your studies are over, she'll still stick in your mind. I wish she would get her PhD and teach at other colleges though

2.0
4.0
BUSA131
Mar 19, 2011

Had her for an online class and it was garbage. Basically your paying for someone to tell you to read the text without any guidance beyond that. Did not offer any help or advice when informed my entire team for semester long project was inactive and was forced to complete a project meant for six people by myself. Useless professor

1.0
5.0
MARKT151
Apr 1, 2011

SUCKS! the only help that was received was read the chapters 2 or 3 times! no interaction, constantly changing syllabus, no communication. SUCKS!

4.0
5.0
BUSA04
May 19, 2011

Professor Achey is extremely educated in her field. The downfall is that her course is very time consuming. She lacks a personality.

3.0
5.0
BUSA131
Jun 21, 2011

She teaches a tough class but gets the point across well.You will learn if you attend and study.I hate the no late policy though,life gets in the way and she would know she has not missed teaching class once in seven yrs.but managed to miss 1 this semester.There are 2 group projects 1 is worth 75% of your grade, this was the most difficult for me.

2.0
5.0
BUSA131
Jul 22, 2011

I had her for Marketing and intro to business over the summer,on line, and she was the worst professor I ever had.Very close minded and does not communicate with the students.The only help she gives you is she tells you to read the chapers 2 and 3 times.She doesnt teach the classes and is only there for a paycheck.Worst professor I ever had by far!

1.0
4.0
BUSA131
Nov 4, 2011

This instructor is useless. She was difficult to communicate with - never giving clear answers. It was a lot of work, a tough "grading ruberick" was used on everything including forum posts! Major project was a Marketing Plan with a group ONLINE. Tests were hard.. TRICKY. Pick another professor!!!

3.0
5.0
BUSA131
Jan 18, 2012

Very educated in her field. However, lacks a personality and VERY hard to get in touch with. She would never show grades in class, only in office hours. Final marketing plan project hardest college project ever and very unclear. Too many assignments...both online AND paper homework is too much when I had 4 other classes that semester.

3.0
4.0
BUSA131
Jan 25, 2013

Although it was a difficult course, I do feel like she taught me a lot. She was very knowledgeable in her field. Her tests were a bit hard and the final marketing project took a lot of time outside of class. Though the packet wasn't very clear on what had to get done, if you visited her in her office, you could see samples of prior marketing plans.

4.0
4.0
MKTG
Mar 28, 2013

she does know alot about marketing but is very strict and serious. also the marketing plan project we had to do was so stressful and time consuming. she is a good teacher but don't take her if you have a busy schedule. she was alittle to formal for me and always made you make an appt. if you had a question for her.

1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Apr 26, 2013

She thinks that her class is the the only class you're taking. She has basically 5 different things due at any given time for both Online/In class. Extremely difficult to have a positive learning environment when she is constantly making you feel horrible about yourself when you're not even a marketing major. If you have a choice don't take her.

3.0
5.0
BUSA101
May 7, 2013

Worst professor I've ever had. Rude, doesn't care about students, and is a psycho about grading. Switched assignment due dates causing me to get a on a homework. Instructions for final exam "Chapters 1-18." Please don't make the mistake and take any of her classes.

2.0
3.0
BUSA131
May 8, 2013

Completely narrow minded with no interest in helping students. She's hostile and if students make the mistake of asking questions, she is rude. Who wants an instructor you can't ask questions from without being belittled? Her projects are unclear and she contradicts her own syllabus. Save yourself a semester of hostility and find another professor.

1.0
3.0
BUSA131
May 16, 2013

Rude, hostile, inflexible. Cruel, subjective, intolerant. Achey thinks she has all the traits of a great teacher.

2.0
3.0
MARKETING
May 18, 2013

Learned good information in regards to marketing. Would never take again. Too many assignments and group projects. Little help .Disregard her class if you have a job or other classes or want to have a life Her class is time consuming. Never again.

3.0
4.0
BUSA230
Grade: C+
Oct 5, 2013

Difficult Professor, no comment.

2.0
5.0
BUSA131WA
Oct 17, 2013

not impossible, just stupid. the problem is a lack of learning. it may not be her fault but the online class in general does not promote learning. i have done very well in school only 1 B and all A's but this class just eroded any desire to work. the project was an unexplained waste of time. this needs to be an in person class with real disscusion

2.0
5.0
BUSA131
Jan 4, 2014

Achey is no doubt a hard teacher even to a good, dedicated student. Her directions are often unclear and the final project is like shooting in the dark. Her expectations of her students are high even with the unclear directions. This was an elective for me and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who isn't a Marketing major.

1.0
5.0
BUSA101
Apr 15, 2014

Avoid this teacher

2.0
5.0
BUSA
Dec 16, 2014

She's a difficult professor. I'm a great student, yet her class was difficult. The material isn't bad, it's her unclear directions. For studying, she recommends reading everything at least 3 times. She gives multiple assignments at a time, while you have a major group project. Don't plan on holding a full time job. I would avoid her at all costs.

1.0
4.0
BUSA235
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2014

Not clear! This is a great professor if you like uptight miserable ones. Is not willing to work with anybody. Extremely arrogant. Not inspirational in any shape or form. Does not care about your personal time so make sure you don't have a life so you can do her assignments. I think the rest of the reviews pretty much sum her up!

1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Grade: C+
Feb 4, 2015

She is the worst professor I have ever had. She is no help and is always miserable. She is also very arrogant. IF you take her class expect to have no social life. She should not be a professor she is only in it for the paycheck. Do not take her class

2.0
4.0
BUSA131
Grade: C+
Apr 8, 2015

Read the book to learn. Attendance is very strict (She doesn't even let you go to the bathroom) but her lectures should only be used to clarify the reading. The slides she uses for class are made by the textbook company so you're better off just reading and doing the online homework. Getting the e-book through Connect is cheaper. Just read. A lot.

2.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: C+
Apr 8, 2015

Empty assignment threats

3.0
4.0
BUSA131
Grade: D+
Sep 29, 2015

Professor Achey definitely makes you work for your grade, but she also expects way more out of you for a 100 level class. there were times i would walk out of there just completely mind boggled as to how much she went over in a 50 minute time frame.

1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 29, 2015

Worst Professor I have ever had! She will give you a head Achey!

1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Nov 4, 2015

Will 100% ruin marketing as a major for you! She constantly makes you feel horrible about yourself and very obviously will have favorites within the class. She expects you to give 110% without regard to you having other classes and because she is the only marketing teacher you are forced to pick her as your teacher.

1.0
5.0
MARKETING101
Nov 16, 2015

Expects 110% effort from students, but doesn't give credit where credit is due. Makes it as hard as possible to get a good grade in the class almost makes you feel like she wants you to fail. Directions for assignments are extremely unclear but when you ask she makes you feel stupid.

1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Feb 16, 2016

Do yourself a favor and DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER. She is AWFUL. She gives no extra credit. If you are stuck by the first class, withdraw so you don't lose a boat load of money getting the book( which you HAVE to buy). Super picky. And you can't even email her for help, you can ONLY get help if you visit her during office hours... no.

2.0
5.0
BUSA131
Apr 13, 2016

Your on your own this class. Get a tutor because your gonna need it. She's not interested in giving you a good grade. very strict. I feel like if you sneeze too many times she'll get upset and give you a strike. And yes she gives strikes, if you get 3 you will be dropped. Advisors even said many students struggled in her class.

1.0
5.0
BUSA101
Grade: C
Apr 18, 2016

Yes, she has experience and is also challenging; but absolutely inconsiderate when it comes to helping students and respecting them. No one enjoys being compared to a child or "kindergartner." One mistake or wrong answer, you will be called out. Extra credit is what? Up to 2 points sometimes.. It's a definite NO if you want to be discredited 24/7.

1.0
5.0
BUSA131WA
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2016

The worst professor I've had at NCC, including several adjuncts who were atrocious. Very unclear, very condescending, massive expectations for an entry level course with little to no assistance. Online group work in a huge group with no direction. Avoid her at all costs!

2.0
5.0
BUSA131WA
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2016

I will never take another class with this instructor. A quarter of the class dropped during the semester. I took an online class so I could complete around my schedule but she makes you commit to 'meeting' with your group for a semester long assignment. I am a straight A student and I struggled in this class to get a B!

5.0
4.0
BUSA131
Jun 29, 2016
Would take again

Prof Achey is by far the best teacher I have ever had. She is extremely strict, and makes you really work for your grade. I am usually not the best student or not very organized, however BECAUSE she is so strict, it gives you very little room to mess up, so it helped me keep up with everything. She also loves marketing and gets everyone involved.

1.0
4.0
BUSA131
Sep 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's really hard at grading. Test are very hard as in you do not have enough time to do them. I really do not like that she won't let you email her because she does not like it. Seriously do not take her.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BUSA101
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend having class with her. I took an online course with her and she was awful. It was heavy reading with hard quizzes at the end of each week, that are so confusing. Not helpful of students, not respectable. Not clear on directions, very vague. Make sure you don't miss any assignments even if you die, she doesn't care, youll fail.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BUSA131WA
Grade: B+
Mar 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I like professor Achey, but I also don't like professor Achey. She is knowledgeable and has practical experience in the marketing field, but she can be very rude and difficult. Her instructions are very unclear and her expectations are very high. (Bad combination) most students in my class expressed the same confusion about her assignments I did.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
BUSA131
Grade: B+
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

She is a great professor, but hard, and expects a lot from you. I found her class challenging yet do able, as long you put in the effort. She is always open to help you. She wants you to work for your grade. She gave a ton of homework but it helped for exams. As long as you are dedicated and follow instruction she will respect you.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
BUSA131WA
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Expects a lot with little direction provided. Syllabus and assignments/lectures do not meet.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
BUSA131
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

She is a tough professor, but makes you feel great about yourself when you do exceptionally well. If you need any help, visit her in office hours and she is super nice. Any student who gives up early and drops the class is just too used to having easy professors or is just lazy.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
BUSA131
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is very knowledgeable in her field, but shes too emotional and she snaps at her students for unjustified reasons. She doesnt care for her students and their education. She refuses to post grades. She wont help you unless you chase her and shower her with respect. All positive reviews on here, she wrote herself. She's marketing herself on here

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She explains things way too fast. She only cares about her class, she doesn't care the fact that you have 4-5 more classes.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Mar 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Experienced in marketing, but you've got too many assignments on your hands when you have other classes. Assignments are utterly confusing, and with hostility in the mix, asking for help or emailing her is useless. Avoid at all costs if you want to have a life.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: C
May 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a tough professor, but She explains things way too fast. She only cares about her class. she does not care about when you have 4 or 5 classes. she gave us tough project and not very easy and too much work and more stressful. I would not recommend with her. test is very tough.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: C-
Sep 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a tough professor, but She explains things way sooo sooooo fast. she gave us tough project and not very easy and too much work and more stressful. but She not very clearly explain for project and talk too fast. Test is very tough and not very pretty easy. if you read book but on the test not same exactly . I would not recommend with her.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
BUSA131
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Professor Achey teaches this class like an upper-level business course. It is hard, but if you put in the work you'll do fine! Online homework/quizzes, papers, case studies, exams, and group projects. A huge group project makes up a large percentage of the final grade. Willing to work with you in office hours.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Knows her content extremely well due to her field experience. However, for a 3 credit class the workload is insane. A massive group project requires hours worth of work outside class on top of the online homework due every few days. The professor is also overbearing at times, and can be a bit rude or nasty to students if caught on the wrong day.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
MARK101
Feb 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DONT DO IT GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN. MAKE SURE YOU PAY ATTENTION TO THE SYLLABUS!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
BUSA235
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2019
Would take again

One word to describe her: tough love. I know as you're going through the semester with her, it can get EXTREMELY crazy ,especially with her group projects. However, I am now a student at another university and I am so glad and appreciative that I took her. I hated her when I was taking her but now i realize she was just bettering her students.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: C
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Wendi is one of the worst professors Ive ever had. If you are thinking about taking her class, then you should get ready to do three classes worth of work for one class. On top of that, she is not a gifted teacher. I have not learned very much from this class, but I have had spend 10 hours per week only to get a lousy grade.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: B-
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Wendi Achey is one of the worst professors at this college. She is disliked by her students for giving extreme workloads that no one has time for. Her assignments are not productive, but they are worth lots of points. Overall, she tries to make the class as difficult as possible for her students and is known around campus to be a bad professor.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSA223
Grade: F
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE DON"T TAKE THIS CLASS BECAUSE VERY TOUGH CLASS. I TOOK THIS CLASS AND FAIL CLASS.. TESTS ARE VERY HARDLY AND NO EXTRA CREDIT. IF YOU MISSED HOMEWORK, QUIZ, OR ASSIGNMENT SHE WON'T ACCEPT. IT IS TERRIBLE PROFESSOR. SHE NEVER RESPECT TO STUDENTS. BEING RUDE TO STUDENTS. I DID WELL ON HOMEWORK AND PROJECT AND EXAMS BUT TOUGH CLASS EVER.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: D
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It was hard to keep up. I dont think she realized how many assignments she was giving out. If I knew how hard she was I would only take one of her classes a semester good luck being full time. She kept saying that in the real world you have to do so many projects at once but Im a full time student with a full time job. Thats what NCC is for.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MARK101
Grade: B
May 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lady thinks basic marketing is what makes the world go round. I never saw somebody give so much work for a stupid little filler class

1.0
4.0
BUSA137
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. Doesnt ever have grades up. Gives you instructions for homework, did them, gives them back with other instructions that she didnt even mention. Avoid her at all costs!!!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSA131WB
Grade: Rather not say
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. I did very well when it came to the connect assignments and the minisims assessments, but the test were so unfair. I studied everything in the book and even the power points, and I still didn't do good! She gives no extra credit either, doesn't care if you fail.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
BUSA101
Aug 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This was my first online class and let me tell you... I will never take an online class again if they are going to be like this. I studied so much and still didn't do well. Plus, with all the material you need to know she doesn't provide a study guide or any extra assignments to help your grade.... I. AM. LIVID.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUSA232
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Achey feels as though she is superior to all her students. She is very difficult to get in contact with and she is not willing to help students out at all when issues arise. She grade crazy hard and just when you think you understand what is going on she changes it up. Will NEVER take her again!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSA235
Feb 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

shes the most vague professor i have ever experienced she interrupted me mid presentation to discredit and embarrass me

Group projects
Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
BUSA101
Grade: D+
Feb 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

No words for how horrible this Professor is except that if you were planning on taking other classes along with hers, drop them because she thinks the world revolves around her class.

1.0
4.0
MARK101
Grade: C+
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was a very difficult class for an entry level course. Prof achey is very rude and nasty to student and uses a condescending tone when she speaks. She also make it very plain and clear that no one ever get and A on the group project. Why does no one ever get an A? Is it because they don't try hard enough, or because she doesn't want the to?

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MARK101
Grade: C+
Jul 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

worst teacher ever.

1.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: B-
Aug 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Achey is super passive aggressive and not helpful at all. I studied so much for every exam and prior to this class I only got A's but I struggled to pass exams. Would not recommend.

3.0
5.0
BUSA232
Grade: B
Oct 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Achey was very knowledgeable and gave good feedback. However, she refused to post assignment due dates on blackboard and would flip flop on her in person instructions for assignments/group project work. I would recommend her if you're not taking too much of a course load.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
BUSA131
Grade: B+
Feb 19, 2021
Would take again

She isnt for the weak! If you want a repeat of high school, that this time you pay for, Achey isnt for you. However, if you want to see yourself excel, sign up for every in person course taught by her. Achey along with her female colleag are TRUE business leaders. This is the exact tough experience youll get in the real world. Grow up & learn!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Mar 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

this is the absolute worst class ive taken. she thinks shes the only class you have and expects literally every ounce of your free time to be dedicated to this course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
Group projects
1.0
1.0
BUSA232
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof Achey is not organized she requires students to complete projects that are vague and have little to no resources on what the assignment is. She makes snarky remarks at students and says "check the syllabus" to every question when there is nothing there. Please beware of her she brags about students not doing well in her class. Good Luck

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUSA232
Apr 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

worst professor i've ever had. the workload is ridiculous, she acts like her students don't have other classes to study for. assignments and hw don't help your grade, it's mostly based on exams which are difficult. if you're confused she tells you to check the syllabus & offers little help. avoid her classes if you can, save yourself the stress

Group projects
Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BUSA230
May 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, dont expect her to get back to you about much. The Marketing Plan Project she assigns is crazy for an introductory level course. People who majored in marketing at our colleges and universities do not do the project she assigns to entry level marketing course until their senior year. Be prepared to WORK!!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Jul 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I am taking Professor Acheys summer course and I have never struggled so much in my life. I spend hours studying and preparing for her exams and do not pass any of them. She has one office hour a week and it takes her days to respond to emails. She assigns an insane amount of work and gives no help to complete it. Avoid her at all costs.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUSA101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Awful. Non-communicative. No pre recorded lectures. Arbitrary replies of read the rules or syllabus. Incoherent given I've got over twenty years in business, and none of the nonsense hard line rule setting works in the real world. Avoid.

1.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, this class is all over the place. You get a ton of homework & tests but they are not even distributed evenly throughout the course, one week you may have 1 assignment the next week you might have 8 & all of them are pretty time consuming. Even if you read the book, pay attention & take good notes you probably won't pass the tests.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Dec 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Absolute pain is an understatement to the highest magnitude whilst describing the never ending nightmare that is this class . You will be tested beyond business in Her class as you will soon learn your psychological breaking point. Every single night I wished I would not wake up so I did not have to endure the endless suffering that is this class.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Feb 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Makes to totally regret returning to school. She talks a mile a minute and thinks this class is the ONLY thing you have to do every week. Do NOT sign up to take her class you will HATE your life.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BUSA232
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

I like that she has clear expectations for her class and every student can access it through the syllabus. The exams are a bit tricky, but I know that if I tried harder I could have aced them because she continually stresses that we should read the chapter to prepare for the test. She also gives out extra credit when you attend study groups.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: B-
May 6, 2022

There is a lot of work for this class, sometimes you will have two chapters due, with 6 homework assignments in a week. Sometimes she will have you do two chapters and a unit exam plus the homework on the same week. The exams are semi-hard. The final paper is not explained well and graded toughly. I didn't read the textbook and still passed w a B.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 28, 2022

She puts a lot of stress with assignments, exams and a vague group project

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Grade: C-
Dec 2, 2022

Never take this class with this professor. Very bad experience, she had a surgery and was out 3/4 of the semester and did not answer to ANY emails. There are 4 exams including the final wish I looked here before taking this course. What so ever do not take her course

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Apr 10, 2023

I wish I never took this class, tests are impossible, the marketing project is extremely time consuming (as well as vague).Be ready to have no life out of class and have her expect you to have the brain power of a rocket scientist. Currently have a 70 in the class and rejoicing that I don't have to take this class again. SAVE YOURSELF THE STRESS.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Grade: C
May 4, 2023

She is extremely inhumane in how she interacts with us and doesn't work with students when we reach out to her. The syllabus was also very confusing, there was no direct schedule for when things were due that made it hard to plan out when to turn in certain assignments. Would not take again.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
BUSA101
Grade: B-
Feb 14, 2024

Just avoid her, don't take her classes. Choose anyone BUT her.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BUSA101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 24, 2024

I should've looked at her ratings before I took this class. She gives you exams and only allows 50 minutes to complete 50 questions. Then she'll teach a lecture after the exam. You have a group project that she gives you and she doesn't allow any time in class to complete it. The homework isn't too bad of a workload but with the project it's a lot.

Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PRINOFMARK
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2024

Writing this during my final year at NCC. She's going down as most evil professor I've had.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: B+
May 3, 2024
Would take again

If you are interested in marketing and want to learn more about how to get to the right market she is the teacher you want. And the project isn't too bad as long as you put your effort into it and really listen to the lectures she teaches.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: D
Oct 22, 2024

Rude and dismissive. She demands respect but does not give it. Acts as if her class is the only one that exists. Too many assignments, unclear instructions. Gives 50 mins for a 50 question exam, and then spends the rest of the class lecturing. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS if you want peace!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BUSA232
Grade: B-
Jan 29, 2025

This class is a tough one, but using resources like unstuck ai alongside the textbook can really help. The professor has high expectations, but if you stay on top of the workload, you can do well.

1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2025

Let me cut to the chase. Professor Achey made me go through an epiphany, one that determined whether or not college was for me. Needless to say, I am no longer pursuing an education at Northampton. The criteria for her assignments were ridiculous. No guidelines, no sympathy, and not helpful whatsoever. NEVER, take her class, even as a last resort.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MARKETING101
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2025

She's mean, condescending and definitely has favorites. Can care less about students, but must survive her to get degree. Everyone was afraid to rate her honestly until we were done.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
3.0
4.0
BUSA270
Grade: B+
May 3, 2025
Would take again

This class is the last step of the marketing degree and is the point where you are going to be entering the marketing field with 3 projects all at once, which can be tricky, but it's useful to learn how to manage them. Overall, this class is good for anyone wanting to go into marketing, but it's very hard.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
BUSA137
Grade: B
May 3, 2025
Would take again

This class ended up being hybrid for me and was a great way to enter my schedule with only one day a week that I can work on my school work the rest of the week. But overall, this class is very good if you are interested in learning how to sell to consumers or even a business.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BUSA232
Grade: C
May 6, 2025

If you are currently reading this before deciding on taking her or not, please for the love of God never take this professor. Before this class I was nearly an all A student, but this class helped me to realize that not every professor knows how to do their job correctly. She helps as little as possible and loves disappearing to go on vacation. :(

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Grade: B
May 13, 2025

Ridiculous amount of work and most is unpractical. The final project was an oral presentation with 60 power point slides and a 28 page written report. She is more concerned about presentation and reports being in a certain format rather than the content. Not available for help. If you ask a question, she refers you to the syllabus or a guide.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
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