William Rybolt - Babson College

Professor: William Rybolt

Department: Mathematics

College: Babson College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you thrive in classes where you read to teach yourself and go to class to review (I use that word lightly), then this is the class for you! - Reading quizzes every class - graded homeworks - moves so quick if you miss one step, you're screwed - no time for questions! ask your equally confused neighbor - I learn so much more in his office hours

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: QTM100006
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does. Not. Teach. Students. If you would like a professor to actually go over concepts, give you study, guides, or really just teach you, find someone else. He's funny but not great at answering questions. ALWAYS complete the reading and take notes. Reading quiz every class. Also he's so old... like super old.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives us daily quizzes from chapters he hasnt taught yet. Even though his tests arent horrible, you cant understand a thing from his classes

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You learn everything on your own. The class is basically a place where they test your knowledge and a bad tutorial for Mini tab.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid him at all costs he is so bad. Not engaging. If you are sleep deprived I would suggest to sit through one of his lecture

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Actually hated this professor. Waste of time and money. Class is boring as hell and he could care less about teaching.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rybolt is the best QTM professor in Babson College. It is true that I did tons of hw and had the quiz every class. TBH, the quiz and hw is super helpful and will be easy if you come to the class and read the materials.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the hardest teacher I have ever taken. He speeds through class and barely answers questions. Daily quizzes in readings, super hard midterms and final. DO not take him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• 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:

Worst teacher I have ever had, take any class but his.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the most straight professors I've ever had. Follow his instructions and you will ace this class. Pay attention everything is easy nothing tricky do the readings be prepared and you will be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rybolt is an easy A if you put in the work. His homework teaches you how to get an A on the tests, quizzes and final. He is incredibly knowledgeable and goes through lectures quickly allowing you to learn fast but will stop to help you if you ask.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Run. Run as fast as you can out of this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• 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:

he gives so much work that you don't have time to do other stuff. His lectures are so terrible that you barely understand anything.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rybolt means well and is incredibly knowledgeable in the statistics field, but he breezes through lectures and is very reluctant to pause and answer questions, forcing you to teach yourself the material outside of class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Many do not like Rybolt because he does not thoroughly teach the material, but if you ask him to go over a topic, he will quickly cover it. Daily homework quizzes are easy, but only if you actually read the book. Most people find him difficult because they do not read the book, but everything is open notes even finals. group activities every class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Difficult to fail

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very eccentric - doesn't like to make assignments and expectations clear. Expects you to manage requirements and assignments on your own - don't expect him to remind you you have hw due. Also gives online quizzes during the first 5 minutes of class, so don't be late - not a fan of make-up opportunities or extra credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful teacher. unwilling to give help. very unclear. rushes through lectures. whatever you do, do not take him ever

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: QTM1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rybolt is one of the worst professors I have ever had or ever will have. He came in on the first day of class and started lecturing without introducing himself. If you were in the wrong QTM class, you'd have no idea. He also doesn't take the time to learn his students' names. Avoid him at all costs. You've been duly warned.