Reviews of professor Xiaoyan Tan

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She was a wonderful professor! I struggle a lot in chemistry but she worked with me to pass the class and learn despite the COVID situation. A real gem of Mason's chem department! I highly recommend her, she just wants to see you succeed all you have to do is reach out and put in the effort!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I actually really liked this Professor in all honesty. Chemistry is hard for me so if anything my grade has to do with me not her. She is super caring but really pushes you to learn the material. Yes you have to pay for connect which is $90 oof. Homework is decent not too much. Exams are tough so study! and there is lecture quizzes. Id take her!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Tan is amazing. She really wants you to understand the material. Work on the practice problems in the textbook and PP, those will benefit you for the exams (100%). Even during transitioning to online during COVID, she was helpful.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Really shouldve gotten an A in this course but her material was almost set up to ensure every student got a B or C. She said she doesnt like to give out a lot of As. That being said shes very nice and truly tries to help the students understand the material. Nice teacher, messed up my GPA though.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I absolutely HATED this class. Dr. Tan's exams are extremely difficult, do not expect a curve, and be prepared to complete practice problems the entire semester. Her exams are tricky. The best thing you can do is complete all of the homework on time, they are easy 100s.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Tan is a fantastic professor. Definitely top tier within the chem dept. You get multiple attempts at the hw, do them and the iClicker questions and youre basically guaranteed a B. Her exams are fast paced so be aware but they are very doable and based on what she lectures. If I could take this sweet lady for all my chemistry courses I would!