<p>I aware that this has happened to others before and I understand that it is uncomfortable for some but I need advice on how to respond. My grade in this science class is 89 which is 1 point from an A and the professor has said in class that if it is one point from a A or so that he might consider changing it. I've emailed him once (although I only wrote two sentences- I was nervous and I didn't want to sound entitled or angry because there was no need for that). I've also talked to another professor who says that he feels that its ok to ask and that he routinely changes grades for students from 88+ to 90 and 78 to 80 and so on. It was based on this recommendation that I emailed him. I emailed when I found out on Thursday and I haven't gotten a reply. How should I respond? I've heard that the last day to change it easily is Monday and and I'm thinking I might go talk to him in his office on Monday. It is significant because with a B in this class I have a 3.25 and with an A its a 3.5. Also, if this has any relevance I've attended every lecture and sat in the same spot every time and I've been a good student.</p>
<p>Go see him in person, people respond better to that than emails.</p>
<p>Go to him in person. Be polite and don’t come across as demanding or arrogant; simply state that you enjoyed the class and have worked hard in it, and ask if there is any way you could raise your grade the few points or if he would consider rounding it up. DON’T mention the GPA aspect, for god’s sake. That makes you look like a loser, grade-grubbing undergrad and professors deal with those types far too often.</p>
<p>Agreed with the other two responses. In person is always the way to go. </p>
<p>I’ve had one professor tell me he wouldn’t change your grade if you just e-mailed, because that showed you didn’t care enough.</p>