Letter of explanation - Wording OK?

Applying to College
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<p>I have a letter that explains a C+ I recieved on my second semester grade, which was a drop from a B+. Let me know if I should change the wording.</p>

<p>During my sophomore year, my American History teacher felt overwhelmed by the amount of classes she had to teach and the school allowed her to hire a student teacher from a local colege. Although I do not wish to make excuses, the change of teaching style mid-year was a difficult change. The teacher also admitted after our semester final that most college students "would have failed".</p>

<p>And then my guidance counselor signs it.</p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback</p>

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<p>Why not have your GC write an explanation, if he is willing to sign that? It would be far better, IMHO. The "Although I do not wish to make excuses" really makes it sound like you're making one.
Also, if you'd still rather send smth written by you, what's the use of having your GC sign it?
Even better, get that teacher of yours to write smth, so he could tell them himself that most college students would have failed...cause coming from you it's not really appropiate.</p>

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<p>That teacher is long gone. He was only there for a semester.</p>

<p>The main teacher quit that year and went to law school. I doubt she would help me out with anything.</p>

<p>I can get the GC to write something, but is it even worth it?</p>

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<p>The GC should write something. That is the purpose of the school report, to authenticate your grades and explain any extenuating circumstances - good or bad.
Any kid who says "I got a bad grade because of the teacher" sounds whiny - even if it is true.</p>