Randy Castello - West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Professor: Randy Castello

Department: Accounting

College: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT10
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class during the Winter session, it sucked. Don't do it. You do 1 to 2 chapters a day, a quiz everyday, and a test once a week. It was so much info at once to learn and study.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCT10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I was a bit nervous to take accounting because I didn't know much about it but this class is super cool! If you do the hw for practice, pay attention to the group work, and study the pre-tests you will most definitely get an A! I also recommend tutoring if you're lost b/c it really helps! She is so kind and calm I am so glad to have her currently!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACC10
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

took her for a winter class which was compressed down into 14 meeting periods, we had to do a chapter a day to keep pace and she was able to highlight and teach the details that were most important in accounting. Pretty straight forward grader, you score well she grades well , i only got a C but i only put in C work . she is a real accountant

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 10AND11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

AMAZING - THE BEST TEACHER EVER! I took her acct 10 and 11- she is so beyond helpful and is really patient if you don't understand something. Her teaching style is perfection! Notes and lectures are very organized and there are no surprises on tests or homework. 10/10 would recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCT10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took the course online over Summer so I never personally interacted with Mrs Costello. She's made the online class very easy with her own personal summary of text book sections. There's HW almost every night but as long as you do the HW you will ace the tests, which use pretty much the same questions. Good feedback on HW, overall amazing class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took the course online over Summer so I never personally interacted with Mr. Costello. He's made the online class very easy with his own personal summary of text book sections. There's HW almost every night but as long as you do the HW you will ace the tests, which use pretty much the same questions. Good feedback on HW, overall amazing class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACC10ACC11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Limited to no info with regards to grading and corrections - specifically "no" or you don't get it

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 10AND11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I've taken her for Acct 10 & 11, both online. She knows her accounting and is able to provide clear powerpoint lectures that are easy to follow and very concise feedback to help identify problem areas. I'm not a math person, I was one of those who had to start with Math103, but she has gotten me through this! Alot of homework, but I needed it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACTG1011
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I made an account on RMP just so I can rate her Randy is the best teacher I've ever taken at WV. She is passionate about what she teaches and makes accounting fun. Her practice exams are pretty similar to her real exams, study those and do all her work and you'll pass with an A I would recommend taking her class to everybody!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Randy is a great accounting teacher that really knows her stuff. If you pay attention in class you will have success. She is very friendly and willing to help you out if you ask. Would recommend to anyone!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACC10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She teaches ACCT 10 pretty well. I took her online in the fall. Tests are similar to the homework and lecture. There's a ton of homework! There are 5 timed exams and a final on the last chapter, an IBM project which is due on the last day worth 50pts, 5 financial statement projects. She gives you good feedback, very well organized & really helpful!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACC10ACC11
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took accounting 10 and 11 and received B on both classes. Professor Randy supports those who want to learn. She encourages you to do practices on ALL home work assignments and checkpoints to help you understand the information better than just to read her presentation notes. Don't miss any assignments then you will do well on all the exams!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACCT11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class is very test heavy I think 75% of the grade is exams. 5 exams, final is not cumulative. Her presentations and power points explain everything really well but if you do need help she can be a bit difficult to reach at times. I would recommend a different teacher if you're really bad at accounting or need extra help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took her for accounting 10 and 11. She is awesome and very nice. I would take her again if I had too. She is a great accounting teacher and if you need to pass 10 and 11 I would take her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACC10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Currently taking her for accounting10. She basically skips through the material and expects you to learn everything on your own. Doesn't teach the basics of ACCT. Half of the class is confused. She gives you hw to do in class that's graded, but the problem is that she doesn't explain anything!Took her because of all the good reviews, big mistake!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACCT10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I am lazy and detest work whether it is manual labor or school. This will never change. There is quite a bit of homework in Accounting and I do not like homework. In spite of homework, I did enjoy this class. That is a lie. I am alive only because there are no tall buildings or long bridges at WVC. I may not have passed without the office hours.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCTG011
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really great teacher and am extremely grateful to have had her as my teacher. She was very nice and considerate. Wanted me to succeed and did her best to help me. If you are going to take accounting please take Randy and you will not regret it. If you show up, do your homework and study hard you will pass with a B or higher guaranteed!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCT10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Class is tough. Im pretty good at this stuff though so I was able to keep a solid A until the last 2 weeks of class when the last test and the final got me and she dropped me to a B. You really have to pay attention and study your stuff to do well in this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCTG11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Randy is an easygoing, easy to follow instructor. Her classes are very laid back, but you get a lot done. As long as you do what she assigns, this should be an easy class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACC10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Randy is an amazing teacher. She's nice, and very helpful! Accounting is not easy to understand, but Randy explains it in a way that makes sense! Homework was similar to the quiz & exam.. If you study, and do the practice problems, you WILL pass this class!