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Kimberly Boswell

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Easiness 3.2 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Workload 4.2 / 5 How light the workload is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Clarity 3.9 / 5 How clear the professor is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Helpfulness 3.9 / 5 How helpful the professor is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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Jan. 9, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A

Professor Boswell is a godsend and made this class so incredibly painless. There are professors that care about their craft, that care about their students’ wellbeing, and that care about their students’ learning, and then there are professors who care about all three. Professor Boswell is the latter. This class has virtually no homework or busywork—everything seems intentional and purposeful in furthering our understanding of the subject and success in the class. She is concise and clear in lectures, using an abundance of real-world examples and ties in current events to every lecture to keep the subject matter relevant and show us why each concept is important. Outside of her lectures though, Cengage is a godsend for extra practice problems, and similar problems from the cengage practice sets are often on the midterms. Professor Boswell is intelligent, adept, and funny while still being firm, fair, and accommodating where need be. If you dislike this class for any reason, it’s going to be because really how interesting can macroeconomics be, but I promise you it won’t be because of Boswell <3.

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Jan. 2, 2024
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A

This class is a great introduction to macroeconomic concepts and their real-world applications. Boswell does a phenomenal job of walking students through each concept in intricate detail – if you simply pay attention to the lectures, you will fully understand the concepts. The class is organized as follows:

- 2 midterms (30 questions MC, 1 page double-sided cheat sheet allowed)

- 1 final (60 questions MC, 3 pages double-sided cheat sheet allowed)

- Group assignment (everybody aces these; they are easy)

During my quarter, she dropped the lowest midterm grade as well. Not sure if she'll do this again since it was because our testing room had issues for the first midterm. People also talk about the down curve for this class -- thankfully, our class was not downcurved at all, but there was also no up curve. You will most likely have to get A's on the exams in order to get an A- or above. In order to do well in the class you should:

- Make an excellent cheat sheet. Study and understand every concept you put on it because you will have to apply these concepts.

- Do practice midterms/finals over and over until you can get A's consistently on them. She provides these before each midterm/final.

- Do MindTap practice problems. I started doing this after the first midterm and my scores improved.

- Again, go to/watch every lecture.

Overall, the class was one of my favorites at UCLA. Concepts are also useful for interviewing for finance/econ internships and just interesting to know in general.

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Oct. 15, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A

Practice tests and project material (summary/spreadsheet of all the codes for Econ 103 and 104; super helpful for 104!) are available, $30 for full package (negotiable - I'm flexible and nice dw). Email me at *************.

Boswell is pretty nice and extends project due dates if most of the class needs extra time for the group projects. Make sure for your groups, you choose responsible group partners and that you study well for the midterm. the midterm itself wasn't super difficult, but in my opinion, the environment was poorly planned out. She also records and livestreams lectures.

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Dec. 22, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A-

The structure of this course consisted of three group projects each worth 15%, one midterm, and one final exam. If your final exam score was higher than your midterm, your entire exam grade would be determined by the final. The course material was not particularly easy to comprehend, requiring memorization of numerous models and their implementation using R.

We faced a challenging midterm exam and a considerably easier final exam. The final exam did not include complex calculation questions; it was entirely focused on concepts and definitions. If you understood all the group project and lab topics and prepared a very detailed cheat sheet, it could be a super easy A. In our class, 44% of the students received an A. Even if you did not put in much effort or never study at all, there was no need to worry; the lowest grade given by the instructor was a C-, which is the minimum requirement set by the econ department. Even with a score of zero, your grade would still be a C-.

I received a terrifyingly low score on my midterm, having not reviewed any content throughout the semester. The night before the final exam, I spent a total of 10 hours reviewing all the key points and included them all on my cheat sheet. In the end, I managed to achieve an A-.

Professor Boswell is one of the nicest professors I have ever met. I took her Econ 103 and 104 classes. She cares deeply about her students, explains concepts clearly, and offers ample office hours.

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Oct. 17, 2023
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: C

Don't get me wrong, I liked this class and Boswell's lectures and the material were super interesting, but she curves downward like crazy. I've never had a professor curve down before and it was so unexpected because she does it at the end of the class when there's nothing you can do about it. I got a B in the class and she curved it down an entire letter grade down to a C which is crazy, especially when most people in the class are trying to reach the gpa requirement for biz Econ. Be prepared to get at least an A on all the exams and homework if you want a somewhat good grade.

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Oct. 16, 2023
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: B+

I do not have anything bad to say about Professor Boswell. The class was fine and was pretty manageable you just really need to study hard to do well on the finals. The thing that was very disappointing is that she downcurved the class. I never understood why professors do this, but I would have gotten an A- if she hadn't have downcurved,

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July 1, 2023
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A+

Overall I would definitely recommend Boswell for anyone taking Econ 2, though as others have said the downcurve is noticeable, especially at the lower grades. So while you do have to beat the curve, Boswell actually gives you all the resources you need to succeed in the class.

Grades Weights :
15% for 3 Assignments : Definitely double check your work, but overall pretty average difficulty and workload, can be done in a few hours for each
25% Midterm 1 and 25% Midterm 2 : These two are open notes
35% Final Exam : Not open notes, but you can bring a 1 sheet cheat sheet

Pros :
- Uses same textbook required for Econ 1 (Ohanian), meaning you save money and get the MindTap version as well for Econ 2.
- Mindtap (and it's practice problem and non-required homework) is extremely helpful in learning the content. You do all the sections and the practice problems, you'll be well-prepared for the exams like literally this is the absolute best way to do well in this class.
- Practice Exams, especially the Final exam are accurately reflective of the difficulty and type of questions asked in the actual exams. Doing well on these means you'll do well on the actual one, but don't slack off because of it.
- Straightforward class, there's nothing particularly out of place and the exams are reflective of the content learned, and Boswell will go as far as mention exactly which chapter, and if not the whole chapter, which sections are going to be on the exam.
- Class is zoomed and recorded, which is always helpful

Cons :
- The further into the class we got, the more confusing the lectures got not in a sense that it was some really hard stuff but rather that it was taught less methodically and more of the flow kind of thing, but mindtap will be helpful to reinforce those topics
- Downcurve
- The assignment can get a pretty confusing at times

Essentially, Boswell, is a good professor that gives all the resources you need to succeed, exams are fair and reflect what was taught, and as long as you put time into Mindtap and actually learning as you do it, you've set yourself up really well.

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June 27, 2023
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: B-

This class was relatively easy. The lectures are recorded and there is also a zoom option. Grades consisted of 15% group assignments, 25% midterm 1, 25% midterm 2 (or she might've taken the highest of the two for 50%), and 35% final. There were only 3 assignments which were pretty easy and you get to choose your group. The midterms were 30 multiple choice questions online and the final was 60 multiple choice questions in-person, but she let us make a cheat sheet and she provided an equation sheet. The Mindtap is provided unless you opt out of it and I highly suggest using it. The only downside to this class is that it is down curved, so instead of ending with a B+ I ended with a B-. Anyone who ended with a 70-79% got a C-. For this reason I would suggest taking the course with another professor but other than that I thought Boswell was a great lecturer and I enjoyed this class.

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June 27, 2023
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: B

the class is downcurved!!!!
the class consists of: 3 group assignments, 2 midterms, & a final (you're allowed a cheatsheet)
- the 2 midterms are online & you're allowed your notes but I still felt that they were a bit difficult
- i def recommend getting MindTap & splitting the price with someone
- i can also tell she cares about her students & if you ask her questions about the hw she'll help you out
however.. my biggest problem with the class is that it operates on a downcurve so make sure to get good grades on the midterms & homework assignments or else you're grade is going to suffer

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June 27, 2023
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: C+

Overall, the workload for this class was extremely manageable -- there were 3 group worksheets throughout the quarter that were relatively easy, especially when split between the group. Additionally, the 2 midterms and final were very fair. Our midterms were on canvas and the final was in person. My one quarrel with this class was the extreme down curve that we were not made aware of. My final grade was an 86%, but got down-curved to a C+, which was really upsetting. I'm pretty sure the curve was only really bad for this particular quarter BUT, just in case, make sure you're acing everything if you want to get a B or above in the class.

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ECON 2
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A
Jan. 9, 2023

Professor Boswell is a godsend and made this class so incredibly painless. There are professors that care about their craft, that care about their students’ wellbeing, and that care about their students’ learning, and then there are professors who care about all three. Professor Boswell is the latter. This class has virtually no homework or busywork—everything seems intentional and purposeful in furthering our understanding of the subject and success in the class. She is concise and clear in lectures, using an abundance of real-world examples and ties in current events to every lecture to keep the subject matter relevant and show us why each concept is important. Outside of her lectures though, Cengage is a godsend for extra practice problems, and similar problems from the cengage practice sets are often on the midterms. Professor Boswell is intelligent, adept, and funny while still being firm, fair, and accommodating where need be. If you dislike this class for any reason, it’s going to be because really how interesting can macroeconomics be, but I promise you it won’t be because of Boswell <3.

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ECON 2
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A
Jan. 2, 2024

This class is a great introduction to macroeconomic concepts and their real-world applications. Boswell does a phenomenal job of walking students through each concept in intricate detail – if you simply pay attention to the lectures, you will fully understand the concepts. The class is organized as follows:

- 2 midterms (30 questions MC, 1 page double-sided cheat sheet allowed)

- 1 final (60 questions MC, 3 pages double-sided cheat sheet allowed)

- Group assignment (everybody aces these; they are easy)

During my quarter, she dropped the lowest midterm grade as well. Not sure if she'll do this again since it was because our testing room had issues for the first midterm. People also talk about the down curve for this class -- thankfully, our class was not downcurved at all, but there was also no up curve. You will most likely have to get A's on the exams in order to get an A- or above. In order to do well in the class you should:

- Make an excellent cheat sheet. Study and understand every concept you put on it because you will have to apply these concepts.

- Do practice midterms/finals over and over until you can get A's consistently on them. She provides these before each midterm/final.

- Do MindTap practice problems. I started doing this after the first midterm and my scores improved.

- Again, go to/watch every lecture.

Overall, the class was one of my favorites at UCLA. Concepts are also useful for interviewing for finance/econ internships and just interesting to know in general.

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ECON 104
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A
Oct. 15, 2023

Practice tests and project material (summary/spreadsheet of all the codes for Econ 103 and 104; super helpful for 104!) are available, $30 for full package (negotiable - I'm flexible and nice dw). Email me at *************.

Boswell is pretty nice and extends project due dates if most of the class needs extra time for the group projects. Make sure for your groups, you choose responsible group partners and that you study well for the midterm. the midterm itself wasn't super difficult, but in my opinion, the environment was poorly planned out. She also records and livestreams lectures.

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ECON 104
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A-
Dec. 22, 2023

The structure of this course consisted of three group projects each worth 15%, one midterm, and one final exam. If your final exam score was higher than your midterm, your entire exam grade would be determined by the final. The course material was not particularly easy to comprehend, requiring memorization of numerous models and their implementation using R.

We faced a challenging midterm exam and a considerably easier final exam. The final exam did not include complex calculation questions; it was entirely focused on concepts and definitions. If you understood all the group project and lab topics and prepared a very detailed cheat sheet, it could be a super easy A. In our class, 44% of the students received an A. Even if you did not put in much effort or never study at all, there was no need to worry; the lowest grade given by the instructor was a C-, which is the minimum requirement set by the econ department. Even with a score of zero, your grade would still be a C-.

I received a terrifyingly low score on my midterm, having not reviewed any content throughout the semester. The night before the final exam, I spent a total of 10 hours reviewing all the key points and included them all on my cheat sheet. In the end, I managed to achieve an A-.

Professor Boswell is one of the nicest professors I have ever met. I took her Econ 103 and 104 classes. She cares deeply about her students, explains concepts clearly, and offers ample office hours.

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ECON 2
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: C
Oct. 17, 2023

Don't get me wrong, I liked this class and Boswell's lectures and the material were super interesting, but she curves downward like crazy. I've never had a professor curve down before and it was so unexpected because she does it at the end of the class when there's nothing you can do about it. I got a B in the class and she curved it down an entire letter grade down to a C which is crazy, especially when most people in the class are trying to reach the gpa requirement for biz Econ. Be prepared to get at least an A on all the exams and homework if you want a somewhat good grade.

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ECON 2
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: B+
Oct. 16, 2023

I do not have anything bad to say about Professor Boswell. The class was fine and was pretty manageable you just really need to study hard to do well on the finals. The thing that was very disappointing is that she downcurved the class. I never understood why professors do this, but I would have gotten an A- if she hadn't have downcurved,

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ECON 2
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A+
July 1, 2023

Overall I would definitely recommend Boswell for anyone taking Econ 2, though as others have said the downcurve is noticeable, especially at the lower grades. So while you do have to beat the curve, Boswell actually gives you all the resources you need to succeed in the class.

Grades Weights :
15% for 3 Assignments : Definitely double check your work, but overall pretty average difficulty and workload, can be done in a few hours for each
25% Midterm 1 and 25% Midterm 2 : These two are open notes
35% Final Exam : Not open notes, but you can bring a 1 sheet cheat sheet

Pros :
- Uses same textbook required for Econ 1 (Ohanian), meaning you save money and get the MindTap version as well for Econ 2.
- Mindtap (and it's practice problem and non-required homework) is extremely helpful in learning the content. You do all the sections and the practice problems, you'll be well-prepared for the exams like literally this is the absolute best way to do well in this class.
- Practice Exams, especially the Final exam are accurately reflective of the difficulty and type of questions asked in the actual exams. Doing well on these means you'll do well on the actual one, but don't slack off because of it.
- Straightforward class, there's nothing particularly out of place and the exams are reflective of the content learned, and Boswell will go as far as mention exactly which chapter, and if not the whole chapter, which sections are going to be on the exam.
- Class is zoomed and recorded, which is always helpful

Cons :
- The further into the class we got, the more confusing the lectures got not in a sense that it was some really hard stuff but rather that it was taught less methodically and more of the flow kind of thing, but mindtap will be helpful to reinforce those topics
- Downcurve
- The assignment can get a pretty confusing at times

Essentially, Boswell, is a good professor that gives all the resources you need to succeed, exams are fair and reflect what was taught, and as long as you put time into Mindtap and actually learning as you do it, you've set yourself up really well.

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ECON 2
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: B-
June 27, 2023

This class was relatively easy. The lectures are recorded and there is also a zoom option. Grades consisted of 15% group assignments, 25% midterm 1, 25% midterm 2 (or she might've taken the highest of the two for 50%), and 35% final. There were only 3 assignments which were pretty easy and you get to choose your group. The midterms were 30 multiple choice questions online and the final was 60 multiple choice questions in-person, but she let us make a cheat sheet and she provided an equation sheet. The Mindtap is provided unless you opt out of it and I highly suggest using it. The only downside to this class is that it is down curved, so instead of ending with a B+ I ended with a B-. Anyone who ended with a 70-79% got a C-. For this reason I would suggest taking the course with another professor but other than that I thought Boswell was a great lecturer and I enjoyed this class.

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ECON 2
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: B
June 27, 2023

the class is downcurved!!!!
the class consists of: 3 group assignments, 2 midterms, & a final (you're allowed a cheatsheet)
- the 2 midterms are online & you're allowed your notes but I still felt that they were a bit difficult
- i def recommend getting MindTap & splitting the price with someone
- i can also tell she cares about her students & if you ask her questions about the hw she'll help you out
however.. my biggest problem with the class is that it operates on a downcurve so make sure to get good grades on the midterms & homework assignments or else you're grade is going to suffer

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ECON 2
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: C+
June 27, 2023

Overall, the workload for this class was extremely manageable -- there were 3 group worksheets throughout the quarter that were relatively easy, especially when split between the group. Additionally, the 2 midterms and final were very fair. Our midterms were on canvas and the final was in person. My one quarrel with this class was the extreme down curve that we were not made aware of. My final grade was an 86%, but got down-curved to a C+, which was really upsetting. I'm pretty sure the curve was only really bad for this particular quarter BUT, just in case, make sure you're acing everything if you want to get a B or above in the class.

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