Katy Shorey is a Philosophy professor at Northeastern University rated 2.27/5 on Rate My Professors by 41 students, with 2.8/5 RMP difficulty and 34% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Katy Shorey professor reviews and ratings: 2.27/5 from 41 RMP ratings at Northeastern (34% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Grade is 75% attendance/participation: do the homework, show up and participate every once in a while and it's the easiest A of your life. Interesting topics but homework is usually 1-2 hours of prep before class. Offered an alternative experience-based final, also an easy 100. Up to 3 absences with makeup opportunities.PHIL1165 2026-04-16 16:15:57 +0000 UTC
Professor Shorey's course was inspirational, hands-on, and fast-paced. She facilitated student debates we set the boundaries for and made the class feel comforting to attend. Sure, attendance is mandatory, but she collaborates with you to make 3 make-up assignments. This class persuaded me to keep going in Philosophy. Would take again.PHIL1102 2026-01-05 16:44:10 +0000 UTC
This course is for incoming majors. Only 1 credit, but Prof Shorey gave us a good introduction to what we can expect from the program, and practice with the core skills. Good opportunity to become part of the life of the department right from the start of your first year.PHIL1000 2025-08-23 16:16:37 +0000 UTC
This class was a transformative experience for me. If you want to discover, challenge, be challenged, and love learning again, this is the class. You'll see a number of dissatisfied reviews of Prof Shorey here. Take these with a grain of salt. My take is that students are not used to so much in-class work.1105 2025-04-22 17:56:39 +0000 UTC
you miss a few classes your grade is cooked for the rest of the term - she ridiculously bases 60% of the grade on participation??? If you like tedious discussions about nothing for 3 hours a week then by all means this is your course. If you are a normal person trust me, you will get bored and unmotivated and begin to hate her and her classPHIL1101 2025-03-21 15:22:32 +0000 UTC
Ends the class with a group project that is quite difficult. There is a lot of readings each week. Gives you a lot of opportunities for extra credit. She is quite available to meet if needed, but her help is not that beneficialPHIL11O2 2021-12-10 17:44:50 +0000 UTC
Professor Shorey does not care about her students as a professor should. She is not accomodating to students like me who had covid in her class. Her class was fully in-person and being quarantined I requested for her to put her classes on zoom as well to accommodate me and she did not. I missed two weeks of lectures and my grade suffered.PHIL1112 2021-12-06 16:05:06 +0000 UTC
One of the worst professors I've had here, and that says a LOT considering I've mostly had professors with low ratings.PHIL1165 2026-01-08 20:26:21 +0000 UTC
This class made me pray that my life would be cut short by a semi-truck on the highway.PHIL1102 2025-12-06 21:58:34 +0000 UTC
Ignore reviews from entitled students who hate learning. Professor Shorey is well respected within the philosophy department and an amazing professor and person. She has expectations for her students, but only because she truly cares about them and wants them to succeed. She will teach you how to THINK! Her classes are NOT difficult to do well in.PHIL1000 2024-12-07 21:06:28 +0000 UTC
Very unclear grading scheme. Has clear favorites in class and everyone else is left to dry.1105 2025-04-16 14:45:05 +0000 UTC
literally. have never DESPISED a class/prof so much. sorry but like this class literally makes me want to drop out. do NOT take this class if u have adhd u will actually die of boredom. its like pulling teeth. that being said it's an easy A. good gpa booster.PHIL1101 2023-12-21 04:38:55 +0000 UTC
Literally worst professor I've experienced yet. INCREDIBLY passive-aggressive, and never responds to emails. If you talk to her in person, she isn't helpful and shames you. Talks about how "supportive she is" but then tanks every one of your grades with no explanation. Her formatting clearly conveys that she never passed grammar. DO NOT TAKE.PHIL1165 2025-12-17 01:23:27 +0000 UTC
Great class if you are willing to challenge yourself!PHIL1102 2025-08-23 16:12:02 +0000 UTC
If you have to take PHIL1165, take it with Professor Shorey in the summer! Although it is a long ~4 hour class and you meet twice a day, you'll learn better there than in the school year. Plus the time goes by fast considering how much talking we do in class. There's a lot of readings but don't worry about buying them-they're free and accessible!PHIL1000 2023-07-06 04:13:50 +0000 UTC
Katy Shorey is rated 2.27/5 on Rate My Professors from 41 ratings. 34% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Katy Shorey's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.8/5 on Rate My Professors.
Katy Shorey has taught PHIL1102, PHIL1000, PHIL1165, PHIL1112, PHIL1105, PHIL1101 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.