John Gillooly - City College of New York

Professor: John Gillooly

Department: TBD

College: City College of New York

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST31208
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unless you are dying to write TWO 10-12 page papers where you MUST include 10+ topics to answer one question and the professor will not explain the assignment (just simply hand it out), then be my guest and take him. If you address everything he wants in papers, you'll get an A+ like I did.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST31146
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my second time taking this professor and he does talk a lot but he does care about his students and he is very knowledgable. he actually takes time to learn students names and only requires that you read and do two take-home essays. if you do that you pretty much get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST32501
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the 2nd class I've taken with Gillooly and he is amazing! His lectures tend to get a bit boring, but if you take good notes the papers will be so easy. He gives 2 papers for the midterm and 2 for the final and thats it for homework. He appreciates participation so do the reading and answer a few questions each class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST24000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You'll fall asleep in his long 3 hour lectures and might even skip half-way but he's a great professor who knows what he's talking about. Doesn't give exams, just two essay papers as midterms. I didn't read the books assigned but I still got good grades.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST32600
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class has 2 tests (2 4-5 page papers for each) and attendance/participation. SHOW UP TO CLASS! He is not mean about missing class but he is clearly appreciative of ppl who do the readings and PARTICIPATE! He is an easy grader and the essays are basically just your class notes regurgitated. Hard to fail his classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST31146
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy to just show up and passively sit, however when it comes to preparation for the papers and intake of knowledge something is to be desired in terms of his communication abilities.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST20400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is an easy class but boring. It's a 3hr lecture, which sucks even more. But his class is very easy. Just do well on the papers he assigned, midterm and final are all papers. Also, I didn't really read the textbooks, but I was still able to complete the essay and get a good grade. He's a boring yet easy and nice professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: USSINCE1945
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and very knowledgeable about the topics. If you want to take difficult courses and a history course, this professor is for you. Just show up and do the 2 papers which were super easy and he's an easy grader once you hit all the points in the prompt.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: USSINCE1945
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This Professor has a teaching style that brings you into the historical moment or era. You need to take notes and read the books and participate. Do the Essays. The Professor allows more than sufficient time to complete the take home essays.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST32600
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smart guy. Only midterm and final papers given.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. Read the books that are assigned and you'll do fine. 3 essays and take home final. Gives prompts for essays.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: USSO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gillooly is such a nice and decent man. It is not a very hard class. BUT DO WELL ON THE ESSAYS or else you're done because some one else grades it. He gives us breaks and half the kids leave--it's disrespectful, do not abuse the privilege. I do get bored, but I try hard to pay attention. Take the class, show up--it is not bad at all.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST32600
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you know how to write an essay, its an easy A. Lectures kind of get boring sometimes however they will help with the essays.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST32600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor for history majors, long lectures with little class participation. 4 papers in total, each 4-5 pages, 2 for midterm two for final. there was also an extra credit paper.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: USSO100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are quite long but if you pay attention the class is pretty interesting. Only 4 paper, a take home midterm and final are assigned for this class. the grader is pretty harsh so make sure you cover all the points he is asking for. he is very helpful outside of the class and gives you another chance to rewrite your paper if you want.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: USSO101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Barely went to class and still got an A-. Take him for an easy grade. Gives about 3 essays, just use his booklets and you'll be fine. He's very generous and he'll give you a good grade. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: USSO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy and wants you to do better. His lectures are LONG sometimes get boring but if you like history this is gonna be a good one. Lectures are specific and clear. Four essays to write in the whole semester including mid term and finals. Take this class. You won't regret it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: USSO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He would give you a pamphlet with the lectures he will give you, READ IT and Learn it!! He is a great professor, just make sure to participate and do well on the essays, his final is an essay. Take him, you won't regret it!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

had him for origins- 1865 i believe. class is a bit boring but if u get into the discussion its kind of fun to listen to. hes always there for you when you need him during office hours and helps you out 10X more than any other professor. midterm& final is a take home essay. Simple class if u participate just a little.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is THE BEST Professor I've ever had. I am taking him right now. We have two take-home exams and one final. We are so behind the material that I don't think he will give us second take-home exam. Take home-exam consists of essay questions - two questions. From 4-7 pages. The class is very laid back even though it does not not have lecture setting