<p>The only time I fought for a grade was in my Chem 1 class where I was given a C and by the rubric he gave out at the beginning of the term would have given me a C+ (solidly). I called him up and asked him why I was given the grade I received and he never gave me a break-down. No explanation what-so-ever except, "that's how it came out". I was frustrated and asked him what my next option was and he said, "you'll have to talk to the Dean about it". </p>
<p>Well, I found out I was told bogus information and that was not the correct chain of command, but I gave up and just took my C. I ended up with a solid B in Chem 2 and figured that the C wouldn't hurt too much in the long run. Well, it didn't, I'm now in a top PhD program in my field with a minor in chemistry (I specialize in geochemistry). So, that silly little C didn't mean anything at all, just a letter arbitrarily given by a bitter professor.</p>
<p>Don't worry about a silly grade here and there, a C+ isn't the end of the world unless you are completely sure you earned the grade. Grade grubbing for a few points ticks all of us off that have to deal with grades.</p>
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<p>If he already has seen this stuff/knows this stuff, then he already had the chance to factor it into his choice, didn't he?</p>
<p>Well, since his class comprises of 562 students, I don't think he has the time to go over <em>every</em> single student's grade and decide whether that student should get a bump up or not. He also turned his grades in on the day it was due (Tuesday) when I had taken the exam and got the score back a week ago. He has also told our class that he tends to be forgetful, and has told us many stories about his childhood and how he forgot things. He even asked me what the curve was for our first exam because he didn't remember. Now, if he can't remember the curve HE gave out for his exam, how can you expect him to remember my review sheets? </p>
<p>If my class had about 30 students, then I would say that you are right in your statement. But I understand what you are trying to say though.</p>
<p>It's been said before, but when asking for a grade change, realize that your professor often is NOT the only one who has to okay the change and the process can be a hassle (and is often not guaranteed EVEN IF the professor agrees with you). For example, at my school, the grade change petition form has to be obtained by the professor (giving their approval that it might be worth considering), filled out by the student (including a written reason), signed by the professor, signed by the department chair or director, and finally signed by the appropriate dean and sent to the Registrar.</p>