Reviews of professor Brianna Abate

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Honestly, I couldn't ever tell what Prof. Abate wanted out of me as a student. Her grading methods were extremely unclear. Every time I asked for help she would avoid doing so. Once, she told me that it's too late for her to aid me. In another instance she berated me within our emails. Save yourself the time and money by not taking her course.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Her class actually feels like a college class. I feel challenged to work harder in her class. Her class pushes me to be better. Not only that, she is always so open to help her students. She isn't as bad as a lot of people have said. She is human. She has expectations and whether we meet them or not is on us. Overall, AMAZING professor.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Abate sets clear expectations and pushes students to meet them. She is a tough grader, but will help you to improve. I needed to practice my speeches several times to feel prepared enough to present without choking up. Most important things are showing up and meeting the time requirements for speeches. She gave me an awesome rec letter!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Abate is amazing. She gives you all the material you need to pass the class; read them, follow the format and youll pass. You want feedback, ask for it, and she WILL help you. Also, you will have to stay on top of things, after all it is a college level course, and she runs it like one.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This classes was one of the hardest things I've done so far, the professor did not make it any easier. I felt the criteria was always unclear and felt I was not set up to pass this class. When reaching out for help, teacher was extremely short and came off as someone who is only teaching for the job.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not the class to take. Doesnt care for people and set unclear expectations that fall on the students. You ask questions and her response look at the syllabus. Not recommended

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professor lacked communication skills. She would correct a speech but the corrections were not helpful at all. Barely specific with assignments. Nearly impossible to get an A or even a high B.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
As a student that had experienced previous communication professors, Abate was the worst. I tried to switch professors but that didn't work. She dont take extra credit. Let alone give students the freedom to decide on what they want to present. Lastly, her unreasonable grading and emotionless feedback is the main reason why 78% left the class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Abate is a very strict professor. She is also a very tough grader that will not hesitate to lower your grade down for whatever the reason may be. If you pay attention during lectures, take a lot of notes, and most importantly, practice, practice, and practice your speeches beforehand, you'll pass without a problem.