Janice Cobb - Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Professor: Janice Cobb

Department: Accounting

College: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT40253
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

cobb was hands down the best professor ive had at TCU. I think I learned more in her class than all other classes combined. SO much work and grading was very harsh but very worth it. Grades mostly consist of participation and papers - no exams. Definitely the harder FR3 class to take but you'll get a lot out of it

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: INTERMEDIATE2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After class we need to spend 3-4 hours to work on assignment and quiz everyday. Not much lectures during class, only discuss about homework. And we need to submit a reflection paper after the course. Test is tough and requires to fill in the space as well. Will definitely be a tough course for those who don't have accounting background.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cobb is the best teacher I have had since starting college. She is very tough and makes you work hard, but you will learn more in this class than with any other teacher. She loves to help and truly wants her students to learn the material. Get ready to work if you want to succeed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCT20353
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is not an easy class, and Professor Cobb really makes you work for your grade. She assigns a lot of homework each day, but it is very helpful to do all of it because the tests follow the same format. She's a great professor and is willing to help. She cares about the students and wants everyone to do well in the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 30153
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class but doable. Best if you want to really understand the why, how and when of accounting. If only trying to check a box on your degree plan, skip it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FINREPI
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As a dedicated accounting major I tried to have a good attitude in her class, but it just isn't possible to enjoy Cobb's course. Cobb's materials are written by herself - Red Flag #1. Sometimes this can be helpful in a class, but in Cobb's case it is just indicative of a massive ego and poor teaching capabilities. This course lacks structure.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FINREPI
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this class. Too much homework, impossible short answers on the tests, etc. Hell you can't even study for the short answer. You could be an "A" student for basic accounting conceptsprinciples and then fail the short answer half of tests, landing yourself with a "C" every time. She wants people to learn, but she just induces stress.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 30153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You will have over two hours of homework due every class, with a pop quiz almost every class or every other class. The test are impossible, she is the only Financial teacher to have short answers on her test. The short answers are impossible and no way to really study for them.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FINREPI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class. She writes all of her own materials and the homework is a pain in the ass! Way too much of a time commitment with no reward. Terrible teacher. In addition, if you need to use the bathroom, get water, or are on your death bed .... You will see a 15 point reduction in your grade! Just don't do it to yourself.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTERACCT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult class, but Ms. Cobb is extremely helpful and wants all students to succeed. She expects a lot of work from her students, but she is very rewarding if she knows you put forth solid effort. Very approachable and knowledgeable about accounting! Take her if you really want to learn and retain accounting concepts!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MANAGERIAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Too much homework. Does not use a standard textbook - which makes it difficult to follow. Online homework was always incorrect due to technical errors. Definitely NOT my favorite organization for an accounting course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Her Financial and Managerial Acct classes are manageable but her Intermediate II class is almost impossible. I learned a lot but her tests are difficult and the footnote tests are ridiculous. Tough class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: INTERMEDIATE2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am an accounting/finance major with great grades, part of the PPA and I enjoy accounting. DO NOT TAKE HER. Her book is terrible, her tests have grammar mistakes/are not clear, and she does not teach you. She just asks questions. Horrible teacher. Accounting is difficult, but is impossible when you have an incompetent teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mrs. Cobb is awesome. She is super-helpful and really cares about her students and tries to make as many as possible leave as accounting majors. Now, she is tough, but if you read the book, ask questions in class and pay attention it is completely possible to get an A. One of my favorite professors at Neeley.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACCTFINA
• 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:

Best professor I've taken at TCU! Yes, there is a lot of homework outside of class and pop quizzes, but it's all so worth it. She truly wants you to succeed and will work with you as much as possible until you understand the material. Class time is well spent and she explains everything very well. MUST TAKE.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COST303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough professor !!! Try to get your grade as high as possible before the final project due. It will slash your grade

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COST303
• 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:

Cost Accounting !! I learned so much from her class. Take her if you want to actually learn something. She will make you learn. She cares about the students a lot and genuinely want you to success. She's also good at teaching and explaining things. However there's a lot of homework so be prepared to work hard. The project is brutal .

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCTFINA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cobb is an excellent professor and the way she teaches makes a difficult class much better. The class is more difficult and requires more homework than other professors, but you will learn much more.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCTMANA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

SO. MUCH. HOMEWORK. If you hate homework don't take it. She teaches it like a high school class and treats you the same way. Good teacher, just was too much homework for a college class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACCT201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only reason she has any bad ratings is because her class is so incredibly difficult. However, Cobb is a fantastic teacher. She teaches everything in a very practical way which really helps come test time. She literally wrote the book on accounting, so she is really smart. Overall, she's the best teacher to take accounting with.