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melissa13182

How does this email sound to my professor?

I’m looking for an extension for a summer class grade. Honestly, all at once a close family friend died, my computer went caput (it’s an online class), and my work started needing an extra day of work. I’m not going to push that many “excuses” on a teacher because it’s too much information.

The teacher gave me a C which I seriously am fine with considering all of the circumstances. I, however, believe in trying for more. If I’m unsuccessful, at least I know I tried my best. Without sending a letter I know I didn’t try my best and I’ll always wonder what my odds were regarding getting a better grade and GPA.

Here’s the letter:

Dear Professor R___,

I’m sending this email in hope that I can complete the chapters I have missed. I’ve quit my overwhelming job and am back to relying solely on student loans. I know this is too little too late on my part and if my grade is absolutely FINAL I completely understand and accept this. I still haven’t had my computer taken care of but I intend to spend every day this week in the library and computer lab at M___ College catching up in all of my classes. I appreciate the help you’ve given me through this class.

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Uther Aurelianus

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My condolences on the death of your friend. You should include a sentence or two about the death. Most institutes give leeway for such “hardship” occurrences. The rest of the letter is good although I would move the “I know this is too little too late on my part and if my grade is absolutely FINAL I completely understand and accept this.” sentence to the end of the letter.

I would also recommend having this delivered to your professor as a letter, rather than an email, if at all possible. That way it’s a little more formal. I realize this is an on-line class so your prof may be in another state, or even country, but if he’s local, that’s the best way.

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5 years ago
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The letter sounds good, but I would advise you on two facets. One, if you can go in person, that is best. Face-to-face is the best way to convey your sincerity. Second, if you can, write an actual letter and mail it or deliver it to the professor. An email is the most impersonal form of communication (between face-to-face, phone, postal mail, email). You might be better off to call versus an email, but if you have to send an email, I think your statement looks very professional and also very well-thought-out. Good luck! P.S. – Delete the part of “relying solely on student loans.” That will be inferred by quitting a job and that really doesn’t pertain to the professor’s decision.
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