<p>I was wondering who to talk to for a revision of my grade. I already talked to the TA and he told me that my grade was not determined by him, but automatically by an excel spreadsheet. But when I do the math, I end up with a higher grade. Specifically, I was given a B+ but my grade comes out to be 92.5/100. Should I go directly the professor? And are grade changes common at UCSD, or is it really hard to do it? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>The professor is the ultimate decider in determining your GPA. Visit the professor during his/her office hours next quarter, and bring all of your previous hw/quizzes/midterms to prove your point. You guys can figure out the math together during that time.</p>
<p>Just keep in mind though that just because you get over 90% in a class doesn’t mean you automatically get an A. Some professors will actually curve it against your favor. I’ve been in classes in which getting an 80% meant getting a C because that was considered average.</p>
<p>It’s possible as long as you can prove it, as subtle_overlord said talk to your professor. I had a professor change my grade the next quarter after an online quiz didnt submit properly for some reason. I had to fill out a change of grade form and have the professor and someone else sign it.</p>
<p>You should first confirm the grading formula before asking. Note that the grading formula could change over the course of a quarter.</p>
<p>I was .3 points away from an A Minus in one of my GE classes. I worked really hard and I did all the extra credit assignments and went to all my discussion sections. Is there any chance I could appeal for the A Minus? And who should I talk to? The TA or Prof? Thanks.</p>
<p>grades are submitted by the professor, but in most cases you have more contact with your TA, who may or may not be willing to vouch for you. </p>
<p>since your plea is to go from a B+ to A-, my personal opinion is that you’re out of luck. had your concern been something like “i was half a point from passing the class and this is keeping me from graduating this quarter” they might have a bit more sympathy. </p>
<p>besides, if somebody was 0.1 or 0.2 from the cutoff, heard that “someone” who was 0.3 points managed to wrangle their way to an A- and tattled on the professor, that would mean Lots of Trouble for all involved.</p>
<p>californiagurl: I would go ahead and talk to your professor. Its not going to really do you any harm and can possibly help you. It probably would have been better if you sent the professor an email before grades were submitted making it clear that you were 0.3 away and was wondering if they would round up, but not all is lost. 0.3 is a tiny amount, but a 3.3 to a 3.7 is a substantial difference. Afterall you are above the half way point of 0.5.</p>
<p>Just go into your profs office and say you were 0.3 away and were wondering if they rounded up. Just be nice, dont expect them to change it.</p>
<p>thanks for the advice. also, I heard that after grades are submitted it’s against the rules to get them changed from the prof (unless there was an error in grading)…is this true?
crossing my fingers it isn’t!</p>
<p>^yea grades were finalized yesterday, but just send them an email to see what happens</p>
<p>You can change your grade up until the start of spring quarter. If you can argue why you deserve to get a bump in your grade (whether it was because someone added the scores wrong, the TA graded something unfairly, etc.) then the professor herself should have no problem changing the grade. Once winter quarter ends though you have no more chances to change your grade no matter what.</p>
<p>instead of sending an email, don’t you think it’s better to wait until winter session begins and talk to the prof IN PERSON?
sending an email just sounds so impersonal, and would they really change it if i send just an email?</p>
<p>Maybe do both? Send an email, then see the professor in person.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t send an email, just go in person.</p>