Ted Moss is an English professor at Northeastern University rated 3.3/5 by 51 students, with 3.7/5 difficulty and 50.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Ted Moss professor reviews and ratings: 3.3/5 from 51 student reviews at Northeastern (50.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
I took his course years ago and worked very hard, but he was easily irritated and often deducted points without clear explanation. My final project lost many points despite careful preparation. I later asked for another professor to review my work. He appeared to have favorites, and students outside that group were treated unfairly.ENGW3304 2026-01-29 20:16:19 +0000 UTC
Great teacher as long as he likes you. Definitely not afraid to speak his mind but for me that honestly made the class better.ENGW1111 2025-12-15 21:28:49 +0000 UTC
Ted is hit or miss. He's snarky, for sure, but his class is fun. Three major projects, a basic research paper, a group project, and a final op-ed. Some assignments in between those, so be prepared to put some effort in. Def expect to get out of the class what you put into it. If you don't like his attitude, look for a different professor.ENGL1111 2025-04-08 22:59:32 +0000 UTC
Ted Moss accused me of faking my physical disability when my health was deteriorating freshman year. I was registered with the disability center and had previously made him aware of my disability. He told me it was convenient my condition was flaring up when things were getting more demanding in class. I am traumatized by his actions.ENG111 2021-12-13 22:14:23 +0000 UTC
Ted is a terrific teacher. If you put in even the smallest effort in your papers, then he will give you a good grade. Just follow the guidelines for papers and put some effort into them. He is very helpful, always funny, and made research writing at 8 a.m. more enjoyable than it would've been with another teacher. And he brought us donuts one time!WR121 2013-04-17 10:13:37 +0000 UTC
I had Ted for Intro to College Writing at Emerson, and he was a pretty good instructor. He was clear, and usually fast to get back with emails and such. His personality is very "love-or-hate" and while he didn't bother me at first, his snark and passive aggressive comments about class members really annoyed me by the end of the semester.WR101 2013-04-01 21:18:17 +0000 UTC
Had Ted for my college writing class. He can seem intimidating at first, but it's just his sense of humor. He's a really good professor, and you'll learn a lot. His classes are always interesting and thought provoking. It's just really hard to get an A. Like nearly impossible. If you want to have a good experience, take his class. For aneasy A dontENGL1201 2011-04-26 22:21:29 +0000 UTC
He is tough, comes across as arrogant, but truly cares about your success. He expects the best of you, and wants you to expect the best of yourself. I put more time, energy, effort into this class than any other, but it was definitely worth it. I'm a much better writer thanks to this class! If you want an easy A, switch to another AWD professor.ENGL3301 2010-12-08 22:49:50 +0000 UTC
I'm a finance major here and I never thought I would learn as much as I did in this class. Professor Moss is literally the best teacher I have had my entire life. Hands down. It is not an easy class but it is not "hard" either. Take this class and try, and you will succeed in and out of the class.AWD1 2010-10-28 19:48:45 +0000 UTC
Great professor. If you sincerely try and put the effort into what he's looking for, it will be a good class. I hate writing and english classes, but I actually enjoyed this class.ENG3301 2010-10-18 17:12:45 +0000 UTC
He is an awesome teacher who sincerely cares about your improvement. His class is extremely hard, but his sincerity and humor makes up for it. The class is definitely not an easy A. However, if you go to consultation hours, he will help you as much as he can. Make sure you go to class! Overall, two thumbs up!ENGU111 2009-04-16 07:02:15 +0000 UTC
Definitely not an easy A, but if you work hard it can be a very rewarding class. Moss creates a good classroom atmosphere and really challenges you to do your best writing. If he knows you can do better, he won't hesitate to give you a grade that leaves much to be desired.ENGU101 2008-09-18 12:40:21 +0000 UTC
Moss is terrible. He's young and cocky, and he gives his students low grades to make himself feel like a tough, smart professor. Do not take his class! You'll regret it...ENG301 2007-05-02 20:57:01 +0000 UTC
I have never hated a professor more in my entire life. The guy didn't like the company we chose for the final project and gave us a 0 to do the work again. He gave terrible grades for the smallest of mistakes, and he also made my life during co-op a living hell (basically no time for myself after work). DO NOT TAKE HIM.ENGW3304 2023-11-15 12:49:36 +0000 UTC
he definitely writes his own reviews. avoid at all costs worst, rudest, professor ive ever met. if he doesn't like you don't expect any basic respectENGW1111 2025-05-23 00:12:43 +0000 UTC
Ted Moss has an average rating of 3.3/5 from 51 student reviews. 50.0% of students said they would take them again.
Ted Moss's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.7/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.