William Stanclift - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses), All Campuses, VA

Professor: William Stanclift

Department: Chemistry

College: Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses), All Campuses, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM212
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

First day of class I took the only seat left. Maybe 35 people. I dropped on the last day I could without penalty. Only 8 of us left in the class. His tests are very difficult. I quote "This is a Chemistry class. There is no reason you should not know everything there is to know about Chemistry when were done"

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Condescending indeed. I mentioned having to miss class to fight a parking ticket (I was ticketed during non-enforced hours, yes I'm going to fight it) he made rude remarks about me being irresponsible. However, I won't deny that he's brilliant. His lectures consist of materials beyond the textbook, so he is great if you're serious about chemistry

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most challenging class I have ever taken. Yes, chemistry is hard, but actually passing this class still makes me feel great 10 years later. I have never studied so hard in my life!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is no joke. Only recommended for those with a strong math or science background. study hard if you wish to get a good grade. if you attend all of his lectures and do all of the homework you will probably do well. Be sure to take advantage of his immense knowledge. An A is possible; don't listen to the haters that didn't study hard

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The man is so overwelingly intelligent on the subject of chemistry that it causes some makeshift barrier between him and his students. Stupid questions get stupid responses. He is avaialabe usually be it always seemed to me that he wanted me to correct my life and academic self before I try and learned chemistry. Not worth your time or grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Worst Professor I have ever had in my entire life. Not helpful whatsoever and very demeaning and condescending. I am an A student and I had to work very hard to get a C in the class. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!!! The adviser told me not to take this class but I wanted to get it out of the way because I usually enjoy taking a science class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Extremely boring and not a good teacher. Gets frustrated when somebody needs help.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Received a hard C in this class. His grading is extremely strict. Received a 70 on my research paper (I am not the best writer, but I followed the guidelines and my paper was proofread of grammatical errors) Basically everyone in the class gets =

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So yeah, he's the hardest prof ever. I got a C at NVCC gen chemand then transfered to VCU. Retook chem and got a B. In semester 2, I got an A. Took organic chemistry and received As. If you're premed he will teach you how to study. That's the whole point :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is challenging, but its possible to get good grade in his class. If you are trying to go science major, He going to prepare you. I strongly recommend Prof. Stanclift

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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: N/A

Comment:

RUN!! Find another professor! This one is awful and will gladly fail his entire class just to stroke his own ego.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I have gone through all the negative comments on this site about Dr. Stanclift and I have to admit every single one of them are correct. This professor does not care if he fails every single one of his students. He is impatient, intolerant, and unconcerned with the needs of his students! Find another professor because this one is a nightmare!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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:

He is just awesome! I transferred to GMU this fall, but I miss him every day! I wish I could take 112 with him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM212
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Professor Stancliff, If u ever read this I want u 2 know that Im a hard workin student who never wishes to encounter any1 like u. u r smart and genius in chem but I wish u don't teach another student again. Enough have suffered

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM212
• 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: N/A

Comment:

For all who have commented that this professor is hard, for all who have said he's arrogant and unhelpful, for all who have mentioned that amount of effort u put in will get u an F n for all who have said what he teaches is not on the tests I agree. Professor if u ever read this I want u 2 know im a hard working student who wishes to have never enc

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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:

Dr. Stanclift is the hardest teacher I have had to date. You will learn mountains of information, but you won't get an A. Average score on the final was in the 50s.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ok, prof. Sanclift is very demanding, but you are there to learn, no? I hate people that complain that their teacher is hard and stupid because he actually makes them study! Dr. Stanclift is like the smartest professor I have ever met! He knows everything about chemistry. If you need some help he is always available! Glad to know him:)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM112
• 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: N/A

Comment:

he tries to confuse students by discussing things which are not related to chemistry or above the scope of this course(just to make you feel stupid).Expect to be humiliated too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor is ridiculously hard. I took CHM 111 & 112 from him, I regret not switching out. If you want a good grade, don't take this professor. If you want to be treated like a professional chemist and get a grade that doesn't reflect the effort you put into his class, this is the professor for you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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:

The class Started with 28 Students. anyone who stood a fighting chance at an A was smart enough to swap. After the final drop deadline all that remained were us. We were the foolish 7. He tests on his lectures, and throws curve balls. He expects you to KNOW Physics and Calculus. If you are great with Math you can survive... with a C.