Reviews of professor Neal Smith

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
DON'T TAKE HIM! I made the mistake of taking him for two classes, and he makes them WAY harder than it has to be. Computer programming and commands were on our tests in stats. If you don't do everything the way he wants you to, you're not going to get the grade you want. I would spend 8 hours or more with classmates working on one hw assignment!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He definitely can come across as difficult to approach at first, but the sooner you ignore that, the better off you'll be. I don't think its an exaggeration to say that his door is always open. He was always prepared for class, explanations were usually pretty clear, but if not, he's happy to answer questions. I absolutely would take him again.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Smith is an exceptional professor. Hes slightly intimidating, but he really just wants to help you succeed. Hes very fair, is clear on what to expect for exams, gives extra credit opportunities, and responds quickly to emails. Statistics wasnt an easy subject to grasp, but he provided many opportunities for success.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Smith is hilarious, his humor is pretty educated so you probably won't laugh but you'll get the joke. If you pay attention in class & ask questions you'll pass. He also posts old versions of his tests on his website so there's no excuse to be surprised on test day.  I really enjoy his class and I would definitely take him again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The tests/exams are the majority of your grade. You will get a lot of homework, but it's mainly for your benefit and not your grade. The video format of the online course is very good. Everything you need to know in one video that you can go back to and reference whenever you need (and usually with some extra videos to make sure you have it down.)

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I've come to realize I really like Dr. Smith as a professor, but I do not like abstract algebra. If you take this course with Dr. Smith be prepared to put in lots of hours. Also, his personality is a bit intimidating but don't let it stop you from asking questions. He will most definitely help you understand if you show effort. My first C ever. :-(

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He provides you with everything you need to do well in this course. He emails you a lot to update you on information and remind you about due dates and other important information. He grades pretty quickly.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
You may think he is weird at first, but he is HELPFUL! You'll love the class

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
You want to be in Dr. Smith's class! What an awesome experience. I've never liked math before, but he makes learning the material truly enjoyable. It's clear that he's knowledgable and passionate about what he does, and is happy to come to class, share the knowledge, and connect with students. He wants everyone to succeed and it shows in his style.