Vivien Tartter - City College of New York, New York, NY

Professor: Vivien Tartter

Department: Psychology

College: City College of New York, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: V0100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Tartter is the best professor I've ever had. She makes you work hard, but she's always available to help via email, and will work with you through every step of your papers. She clearly cares a lot about her students and wants them to do well; you just have to put in the work, and show that you care too!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYV3500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's as tough as it gets, but she truly cares. If you can't keep up with her, you're simply not fit for a graduate program. When I think of her, I think of the term tough love: she made me a better student and almost killed me in the process. If you're over sensitive, find another professor to babysit you. She doesn't play that.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ADVEXP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Work hard, meet with her as often as possible, and talk about your work in class and it will not be as bad i promise. She values hard work and those who follow her directions. She likes to talk to her students about her life which makes everything even more interesting. Dont be sensitive towards her remarks.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ADVEXP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

so tartter was an okay teacher. she gave me an A- but i dont think i worked as hard as everyone else lmao she is a nice lady i guess? to me at least. i emailed her a lot and stuff especially late at night and she was nice and emailed back quickly she said i could email her whenever i wanted so that was cool. cheers to the semester being over lmao

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: V3500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She needs to get off her high horse. She chooses favorites and does not acknowledge the hard work and effort from her "ordinary" students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: V3500
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to take a class with her, make sure you have a laugh track handy. It will be useful when she pauses for laughter.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class because I thought it would be interesting. NOPE. Vivien Tartter SUCKS THE LIFE out of everything about this class. She's always trying to be funny and laughing at her own remarks while checking to see if anyone else is laughing. The book she picked for the first half of the class was horrible and not helpful at all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class isnt even required for my major! She makes things way too hard and even threw a tantrum one time by stomping her feet when a student tried to tell her that its ridiculous how hard she's making this class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE Teacher. Can't understand that not everyone understands things first go like her! Uses useless textbooks that do not help at ALL!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Vivien Tartter is by far one of the worst professors to take. She is definitely brilliant, but has absolutely no idea how to teach undergraduates, I assume this is because she leads the masters program and cannot separate these two levels of difficult from each other. Stay away from this class if you value your GPA, 2/3 students will drop at LEAST.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Sensation and Perception with Professor Tartter and I loved every minute of it. You have to work to do well in her course but she is available for help throughout it all. One of the most challenging courses I have taken at CCNY. She will prepare you for graduate school. Do not take if your looking for an easy A. This lady rocks!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYV380
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Cognition in Undergrad at another college and it was terrible. Taking her cognition class was a lot of work in studying, and writing an experimental paper in cognition BUT I learned ALOT in this course. Cognition was not even my thing until I took her class and loved it. She helped me the light in my writing and psychological aspects. :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ADVEXP1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! You often hear that her classes are hard and stressful. IT IS ALL WORTH IT! I have learned the most from her than anyone else especially at City College. She truly helped me see what psychology really is about and applying it in the real world. Do your assignments ON TIME, put in your work. The more effort, better the grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCV3800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tartter is the best professor I've had. Her lectures are interesting, informative, and well-crafted; the assignments are difficult but rewarding. She cares deeply about her students' success--she expects a lot, and is generous with her time and knowledge in helping you master the material. You'll learn a lot from this brilliant psychologist.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYV0100V3800
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tartter is one of the best professors I have ever had! She's not only a wonderful teacher, but an amazing adviser and mentor. Her lessons are challenging and thought-provoking and her feedback is generous and reflective. If you work hard, you will be successful. If you're lazy and used to being mediocre, you will fail.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I went to her for advising and she failed to inform me about a class I needed to take in order to graduate. I am now stuck in a summer class paying out of pocket. She arrived to the advising session late and allowed someone to cut the line. She was absolutely unhelpful and I regret having her as an advisor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: V0100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tartter is one of the best professors I've had at CCNY - if not the best! She will provide you with TONS of feedback, so be ready to read it carefully and act accordingly. Don't be afraid to ask her questions --being shy or not communicating with her will hurt you in the long run . You will become a better writer and a better researcher!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYV0100V3800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tartter will make you work hard but she will be there for you every step of the way. She might intimidate you but she wants her students to succeed not only in her classes but in real world. Her courses are challenging but once you are done, you will feel accomplished. She is a great professor who will criticize you only to make you better.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYV3500
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tartter is probably the smartest professor in the department, and if you seek education in Psychology,why do not learn from the best. Although material is difficult to learn, it is very rewarding to get it after a hard work. Her willingness to help is unbelievable and constructive criticism in her feedback highly helps you to improve your work.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is the ultimate example of what happens when students are used to get babied by professors. If you're a lazy one you'll hate her, if you're a go getter and work hard you would love her. She's the best professor I've ever had, she's straight and to the point, and she will provide ABUNDANT help via email and office hours if you're stuck.