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He also takes a long time to respond to emails.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1877076","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDAyNDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2025-12-26 23:47:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"PJ did a great job making me feel welcome in his class and was always considerate and thoughtful in his explanations. He was always in a good mood and his class brightened my day (even when we had quizzes). I found this class very useful and intend to keep my notes for my job as a P&C actuary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTM1MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2024-12-06 15:48:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class material is very difficult but PJ does a good job explaining it to the best of his abilities. Outside of class he's a cool guy that cares about students. In my opinion, he's on the better end of Act Sci professors at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njk0ODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2023-04-23 22:20:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is naturally very difficult, but PJ makes it very clear and is always available and willing to answer questions about the material. The best way to study for exams and quizzes is by doing practice problems and making sure you understand the homework. He also will confirm homework answers during office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTk2ODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2022-12-20 02:25:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does a lot of proving and reading slides in lectures. Not helpful when students ask questions after class, could be condescending, not sympathetic at all. I personally wont take any class with him anymore","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODA3OTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2022-11-10 02:13:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul is the best!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTY0MTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2021-04-16 20:59:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take if you are not a traditional student, if you have a job, family or any obligation outside of the college, you're going to be stressed. Best for people with lots of extra time, if you have no choice just get coaching actuaries, it'll be more efficient.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjY2MjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2021-01-12 15:26:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mediocre, lazy. Someone else's power point, someone else's exercises. He reads the slides to you. Puts you to sleep. Not successful in life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:31.391967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDM2NTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067033","instructor_name":"Paul Johnson","course_label":"ACTSCI652","course_id":"ACTSCI 652","course_uid":"course_9f3d31814669db24532fa2c2","review_date":"2018-12-15 02:38:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"PJ is one of the best professors I have at at UW. He does a great job of explaining why topics are important and gives many examples to help you learn the concepts. Tests and homework can be hard, but by studying the lecture examples and going through the homework problems, the tests are very doable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]