Pilar Carbonell - York University (all campuses)

Professor: Pilar Carbonell

Department: TBD

College: York University (all campuses)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This marketing class was really interesting but really heavy. You will have to work a lot, the group project are a big part of your grade so pick a good group. You need to do case study each week and need to particpate in class in order to have a good mark. The final was tough and you will need to study a lot of it. Overall good class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall she's a good prof and is clear about what you need in order to pass the course. If you attend all classes and participate, you'll do fine. The midterm, although was very information heavy was extremely easy. The group project is what kills the course and tends to be marked a bit tougher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HARD MARKER. Exams aren't bad if you understand/memorize slides but group projects are A LOT of work so pick a good group. The marking for participation is also very unclear and tough. You learn more in her ADMS 3220 class than any other marketing class which is great! Don't waste your $ on textbook/case book, share/split costs with classmates.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ADMS4235
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pilar is a great professor, very clear requirements on all projects, weekly quizzes, I strongly suggest going to class since in class participation matter, and you learn a lot from her lectures. She's very friendly and willing to help

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Liked the course itself, not so much the prof. Heavy accent. Requires participation in case discussion in every class, accounts for 10%. Group work 40%, make sure you choose your members wisely. exams are short answers only, not too difficult but rest of class did poorly; gotta answer in full detail.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ADMS4235
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this course. We watched very interesting videos and professor seemed very knowledgeable and up-to-date. Classes were conversational and relaxed. Project was fun, about coming up with an idea for a new product/service and building a business case. Exam was easy, with questions taken from slides.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this was a great and fun class. Very hands-on and applied. Professor made sure that we understood all course requirements and was always willing to help and meet.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She does not answer any students questions properly. Just tells us to refer back to the textbook. Not helpful at all. She wants us to fail.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ADMS4235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the worst prof that i have ever had. I can not understand her. she reads words to words from the book and does not help any students. Always finishing class early and not staying after to answer all the students questions. avoid her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ADMS4235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's especially tough in ADMS3220, but in this class she's more laid back. I believe it's because it's her field of research. In both classes you'll have to read cases and write 300 word response each week, have group assignments that are a substantial amount of work, and have exams which are all short answer. Her exams require detailed answers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course was a great experience and an excellent way to learn. We partnered with real companies and created a marketing plan that addressed their real problems. Discussions of cases during class time were very engaging and having the hands on experience really solidified my understanding of the topics discussed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think she is a very nice and responsible professor, but she is a hard marker. It is hard to get a high mark in her class, because she marks everyone differently. If you don't get exactly her perfect answer, you will get a pretty low mark for the online quiz. Also, she never put comment on the quiz, so you never know which part you did wrong.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ADMS4235
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pilar is the best Professor I have ever had. I really, really enjoyed her courses. I must admit, the projects are challenging BUT realistic and possible. You must be willing to put in work into this course if you want to do well. Don't be lazy people, you can't be lazy in the real world. In my opinion, best Prof :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I disagree with the latest comments. This has probably been the best course/professor I have to date had at York. The class is challenging and so is the project but very interesting and great learning.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof ever. Very unhelpful and unclear in lectures! Can't believe i have no choice but to take her again in my other class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Her accent is not a good enough reason to give her a bad rating. She is one of the fairest profs at York and I enjoyed her class so much, I plan on taking a 4000 level class just to have her again. Even when the class is work, you can see why its worth it! One of the best profs I have had at York

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• 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:

The course is excellent, very useful, very helpful in building knowledge and confidence in marketing. We studied Harvard cases and discussed the material thoroughly every class in a participatory group environment. Exams are fair and similar to weekly class work. Make sure to choose a good group if possible, otherwise life is that much harder!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was a really helpful prof. I was worried when I read all these reviews but she deserves better. I actually want to switch my class to have her again next semester. Its work but she's really fair with it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot to learn from her class. She teaches well, and stuff you can use in real life. Her exams are fair and the project is also fair. Only problem with her is her accent (which you will get used to), and that she does mark people differently (for class participation) depending on who she likes. However, there is lot to learn, wud recommend

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class discussions were very informative. Doing a marketing plan for a real organization was a great hands-on experience. Professor is very helpful and knowledgeable