Anthony Balzano - Sussex County Community College, Newton, NJ

Professor: Anthony Balzano

Department: Anthropology

College: Sussex County Community College, Newton, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCA207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made class fun! I looked forward to this class every week. I will say this though theres a LOT of writing and reading required for his classes. His grading system is unique but really really great to know exactly where you stand in his class! 10/10 would recommend!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has an amazing personality so class is never boring! You get a real sense that he cares about you and he loves when you show interest in the subject too. You learn a lot in class and most of that stuff is pretty amazing. There are weekly quizzes on the textbook chapters, but they aren't too hard. I would definitely recommend him for anthro!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tony is a great professor. His class operates off of a point system and there is an excessive amount so there is no reason someone wouldn't get an A. Read the book and do your homework.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

had him for an online class, not that hard but grades pretty heavy

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Balzano is a great person, but attendance is integral to pass his course. Take notes, go to class, and expect many hilarious outbursts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

JUST. DO. YOUR. WORK. Honestly. He does a point system so there's practically no way to lower your grade. To get an A you need a little over 200 points and each assignment adds points to your grade. If you do all the assignments you'll have an A in no time and you won't have to take the final. He's serious about word count though. He will count.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The most interesting prof at SCCC. Prepares you for going to a four-year school. His classes, he says, are guaranteed for life. So you can contact him after you leave for whatever questions about life, love & happiness (he says). A bit unhinged -- gets wacky about wonky things.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor. Has this awesome grading system where you earn point to get an A. There is literally no way to lose points and I ended up not having to take the final because I earned an A before the end of the semester.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Balzano last semester. He gives great lectures and is very passionate about Anthro. However, he is a very tough grader and the tests are pretty hard. As for the quizzes, he gives us one pretty much everyday but he gives us bonus points so you can easily get over 100. Projects & Papers are a must! He also grades on a point system.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anthony Balzano is a stupendous professor. His style of teaching is absolutely amazing. He knows how to draw you into a subject and keep you there hanging on his words. His lectures are very informative and he spent entire class periods lecturing for test and midterm/final prep. Slight vague instructions on papers, but answers questions thoroughly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH150
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was a huge procrastinator this semester so I didn't do as well as I had hoped, however it was obvious that Tony really loved and knew what he was talking. He uses a point based grade not percentage, so don't expect one grade to pull you through because you will have to work up to the good grade. DOES NOT RECEIVE LATE WORK AT ALL.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COLL201
• 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:

Nice guy, but poor teaching. Very, very tough grader! I took him for Capstone that was by far my most stressful class and it should not have been. Does NOT respond timely to emails, and he takes ions to grade papers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COLL01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VERY hard to communicate with; confusing on what he wants. If you are looking to be challenged in a manner that makes absolutely no sense, then go for it; otherwise I highly advise to choose a different professor. Also, does not respond to emails in a timely manner. Took for a mandatory 1 credit class and honestly his methods make NO SENSE!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is a real college class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He will give you an essay prompt then respond by saying that he doesn't want an essay,research paper, or short answer. So what do you want then? Big assignments are vague and when asked, he is almost even more confusing by not giving a definite answer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not very helpful

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and a nice guy. Tough, but fair grader. Love going to his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Balzano knows how to keep a class paying attention and enjoying it as well! You have to put quite a bit of effort into your work but after taking his class, you will not regret it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MYTH01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tony is a really great, really smart guy. He makes students want to come to class, and always makes sure we have days off here and there. You do have to be organized and you have to be prepared to work for your grade. He doesnt assign a lot of things, but what he does assign takes time and is worth quite a bit towards your overall.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love Tony! He is awesome. I had him from 1998-2000 and I'm continuing my graduate education in Criminology now. He was such an awesome professor that I took him 4 times and majored in Sociology. I recieved my Bachelors in Sociology as well. I also love his knowledge, confidence, straight forwardness and he is pleasant to look at for his age.