Ralph Scott - Hendrix College, Conway, AR

Professor: Ralph Scott

Department: Economics

College: Hendrix College, Conway, AR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs on campus. The class is tough and so is he, but its worth it. If you love economics or are even just interested in it and are willing to put in the effort I highly recommend this course. You will learn so much and enjoy it. You must put in effort for the tests and plan to study for them heavily.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely the hardest class I've ever taken. His tests are mostly open- ended questions and you basically write everything you know. He's super great and definitely cares about you. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. His grading isn't black and white so if you show effort it WILL matter. He seems to favor athletes in class, but not in grading.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In all honesty, probably the most knowledgable professor on this campus. A's in his classes are not impossible. You will have to devote more time to his class than you probably want to, but I guarantee that you will learn more in one semester than any other course. Go talk with him outside of class, effort in his class determines if you pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The hardest professor of my life. Dr. Scott sets unreasonably high expectations for this introductory course. More than a quarter of the class withdrew, and an A was almost impossible to earn. Unless God is calling you to be an economist, I strongly recommend avoiding. He doesn't give nearly enough time for tests, which make up your entire grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INTMACRO
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DR Scott = macro god = really fast talking, ridiculously long test giver who teaches stuff you cannot find anywhere but in your notes, better hope you took em!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Graduate from long ago. He was the best from undergraduate through grad school. If you want to do well, he will help you get there no matter what. His tests are hard but it is nice as generally they are the only work so you can plan your studying around other classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor. He has a wonderful grasp of the material and tries his best to help every student learn. He offers personal sessions to those who need it even. His tests are very VERY hard,but well worth it. His classes are so captivating and you learn something from every single one.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super fun, interesting, and helpful teacher, but don't let that fool you. His tests are the work of pure evil, but if study tons and avoid the book and go to the help sessions and maybe sacrafice a goat or two its possible to do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everyone else has already said it, buut DO NOT buy the book, DO come to every class, DO NOT underestimate the tests, and SMILE back at him-he deserves it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I think that since there isn't homework or any other assignments in his class people tend to slack off. I think they're surprised to find out how much stress he puts on tests. They are extremely long and thorough but not very hard, they just cover a lot of material. I'm now majoring in Economics because of him. GreatTeacher, IfYoureNotLazyTakeHim.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great Economist, okay teacher. Hardest teacher I've had here, and the tests are GRUELING. Our final took over 3 hours of solid work. Great guy, but very, very difficult teacher. Write down everything he says, as it's all fair game for tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's a brilliant economist, but a bad teacher in my opinion. Don't buy the book. He will never use it, and he doesn't teach anything that's in it. The book will only lead you astray. He wants you to succeed, but he doesn't explain it well. Everyone struggled. VERY difficult. If you miss one class, you will probably fail the whole course. So hard.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

painfully difficult, but sensative to genuine effort. if you're giving it 110%, you wont fail the class...even if you fail most of the tests

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The best teacher I've had. His tests are painful, I've been sick before every one of them. I would still say he's the best, so that should tell you something.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He did an excellent job teaching Journeys. He stressed only the most important points and empathized with the students when we didn't have all of our readings done or needed more time with a paper.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Top 3 teachers I ever had.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Scott shaped my experience at Hendrix. He challenged me beyond all belief, but belived in me every step of the way. Without his personal attention and support, I would NOT have made it through the hard times. International and Intermediate series kicked my booty, but left me with an enormous sense of accomplishment.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hardest class I ever had.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love you Dr. Scott! Marry Me? My favorite professor at Hendrix. Very tough, but very fair. His tests bring a new definition of pain.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Probably the best professor I had at Hendrix, but he's also the toughest I had.