COMM 2010

Very straightforward class. All exams/assignments are open-book and open-note, so just have each chapter of the textbook open while taking exams and you'll do fine. If you plan your weeks well, getting through all the content is manageable - I did lectures (reading the textbook and answering some basic questions) on Fridays and the homework (accounting problems like filling out balance sheets) on Saturdays or Sundays. All due dates are laid out in the syllabus. As straightforward as the class is, I'll definitely say there's a degree of stress on exams because missing one question drops your grade quite a bit, and this can be due to something as simple as writing "$124,356" instead of "$123,456". Then again, accounting needs to be exact, so I appreciate that this class is no different. I personally never interacted with the professor, but she seems to care about her students and wants us to do well.

Since the class is all online and asynchronous you have to be on top of the readings and homework independently. If you finish the reading in advance and go to office hours most days to ask questions you will do okay. Most of the TAs are really helpful. You still have to treat this class as an actual class so you need to look at spending 3-4 hours on the reading as "lecture time." The class covers a lot of material.

I want to start off by saying that Professor Mitchell is one of the kindest professors at UVA and is always available to help, despite this being an asynchronous class. That being said, this is a really hard and time consuming class. It's just the nature of the course unfortunately. Although, Professor Mitchell does generally try to not make it more difficult than it needs to be. There are 3 midterms and a final, so it does feel like you always have an exam coming up. The first exam is worth 15% and the following 2 midterms are each 17.5% and then the final is worth 25%, so 75% of your grade is made up of exams with the remaining 25% being smartbook problems, practice problems, and homework problems. #tCFfall22

This is an online class, you have to do everything yourself and its all reading the textbook. Exams are not really similar to homework problems but you will get used to them. Jill Mitchell is nice but can only do so much "teaching" 800+ students. Just be prepared to do everything on your own. Must spend extensive time reading the textbook. Practice is due every Thursday and homework is due every Sunday. You will need to allow at least 3 hours for just reading each chapter each week. There are no breaks in the class so you have to stay on top of your work, you cannot fall behind.

This was by far my favorite class this semester and probably the easiest as well. Each week we had to read a textbook chapter, which i took brief notes on (not really necessary) and did practice problems which you can redo until you get 100%. We also had a homework problem set, but they're almost identical to the practice problems and most come with a hint video which will walk you through how to do the problem exactly. The exams were a little more difficult than the homework problems, but all I had to do to study for them were do the practice test. Exams are also open note. Professor Mitchell is also really nice and understanding and loves to talk to students.

That being said, if you are someone who doesn't enjoy accounting, you will probably hate this class. I really enjoy the subject so I ended with an A+ without difficulty.

#tCFfall22

I got a 98% in this course, and here's how you can do the same: Put in 10 hours a week.

To begin, Jill Mitchell is the kindest and most accommodating professor I've had at UVA. Yes, the lecture-less structure of this course makes her more of a facilitator than an educator, and yes, there will be times where you question what, exactly, it is she does, but she absolutely cares about her students. I was able to reach out to her with questions, and she would respond within a few hours every single time. For her to build a sense of community primarily through prerecorded videos and weekly emails was downright impressive.

But back to getting an A+ in COMM 2010. Put in the time. That's it. Nothing in this course is impossible. Not one concept in intro to financial accounting reaches anything near the difficulty level of something like Calc 2. You simply need to hold yourself accountable to the immense workload this course demands (get it?). This class is a marathon, not a sprint. Many will fall behind. If you stay ahead, you will succeed.

For an A+, you will need to complete the following EVERY SINGLE WEEK.
- To read 40ish textbook pages and take HANDWRITTEN notes.
- Complete three video sections: Concept Videos, a Practice Problem Video by Martin, and an Intro Video by Mitchell.
- Complete three four problem sections: SmartBook questions, Textbook MC questions, Practice Problem set, HW Problem set.
- Attend professor Mitchell's weekly review session on Monday.

And when exam week comes around, you'll need to:
- Complete her provided practice exam, which covers every concept you'll need on exam day.
- Make sure you have your notes are condensed and ready to go, as exams are open note.
- Review CONCEPTS and ensure you understand them through and through, over grinding homework problems.

This will take 10 hours, each week, every week for the semester. If you have the stamina, and you stay on schedule, you'll be able to learn, comprehend, and apply each concept to a point where when you get to the exams, nothing should surprise you.

Your grade is 75% exams. There are three exams and a final, about one per month. While many questions will force you to incorporate four or five concepts at once, no one concept is impossible, and THERE ARE NO TRICK QUESTIONS ON THESE EXAMS.

Don't be afraid of this course. If you are, you're already behind. And if you're behind, you're absolutely & royally screwed.

I took this class because I thought I wanted to get a masters in commerce, but after I changed my mind, I thoroughly regretted being in this class. You really have to stay on top of it or you'll regret it. I barely got an A, but I also put in minimal effort outside of doing the required work. If you're reading this, you probably have no choice but to take this class for a COMM prerequisite, so stop reading this and stop worrying about it- you'll be fine. If you don't have do, don't take this class. Online does not mean easy.

Professor Mitchell is very kind and consistently offers her time to help you create better study habits to succeed in this course. You really need to pace yourself to get through this class successfully because upfront it feels like a lot of work, but the work is definitely doable. The exams are open note and the questions are very fair in my opinion, and I think the exam averages reflect that. You really just have to be willing to put in the work and do the practice, and getting an A is definitely doable.

Jill Mitchell is one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She really cares about her students and is so helpful. However, I will never understand why UVA has this class be fully asynchronous with no lecture time. There is a lot of very challenging assignments every week that you are expected to teach yourself from the textbooks. It requires minimum of 7-10 hours a week to stay on track. But, if you keep up with the work, do all the questions, and practice A LOT for the exams, it is very possible to do well. I have learned a lot from this course but have also given a lot. Do not take this class the same semester that you have another challenging course, this should be your hardest class. If you have the time in your schedule to take this class, it is not that bad. I have a very good grasp on accounting now.

How do you do well in this class? Practice, practice, practice. Make sure you do all the practice/homework problems and the practice exams. This class will take priority over your other classes because of the lack of a lecture the amount of work that is dished out. However, most of the material is logical and relatively easy to understand once you learn the basics.
Professor Mitchell and the TAs are also very helpful, so I recommend going to them if you have any questions. You can even use the Microsoft Teams feature to ask them questions if you can't meet with them in person.
BEWARE THE EXAM QUESTIONS!! There is no partial credit given. Once you miss a problem, it's 8 points off your grade. I just missed the A- margin because of two questions I missed on previous exams, so I understand how painful it can be. Make sure you take advantage of the extra credit when you can, as there are plenty of opportunities to get back some of those points.

Actually the hardest class I have taken in history. The sheer amount of content you are expected to consume and master within a week is insane. You literally have 0 room to slack or have an off week. Yes, you can catch up if you really force yourself to, but each new week is a new onslaught on work - readings, practice problems, homework. I started 90% of the assignments on time and still struggled to finish by the due dates (btw, no late submissions allowed; you'll just get 0 points, which I think is unfair and makes things unnecessarily hard on students). Some chapters are much easier than others, but it's still a lot of hard work and effort. Don't take this class unless you're aiming for McIntire. Mitchell herself is kind, fast at responding, and very friendly and welcoming, but the course structure is set up to make most students get below B-. #tCFfall22

We are so lucky to have Jill Mitchell. She is one of the kindest and most understanding people I have ever met and she has truly made this course so enjoyable. Going into this course, I was nervous based on the prior reviews. However, Professor Mitchell’s efforts have actually made this my favorite class this semester. The material is definitely challenging, but extremely manageable if you put the work in. All of the resources you need are extremely accessible and Professor Mitchell/TAs are always there to help with anything else. I found the exams to be extremely fair- definitely make sure you know everything on the practice tests and you will be totally fine. If you stay on top of all of the material you will succeed in this course. I also really recommend going to Professor Mitchell’s office hours for help or just to talk in general- she is a wonderful professor and person.