subject: questions regarding to the class
professor A, i have been working hard in your class. i also get a good score on my midterm, i want to know the reason why i receive a B-. i hope you can give me some advise of what i can do to improve. but at the same time, please consider my grade again and make necessary adjustment. i want an A.
Your student, Isaac
Hi Issac,
Great start. However, you should be clear in your email, you will want to state what you got on the midterm and why you think you deserve the A. You can’t get an A just because you want on. Before asking the professor to change your grade, you should consider asking for a grade breakdown – this will help you understand you grade, and see if you missed anything that factors in to your grade. Additionally, it lessens the opportunity for the professor to react defensively.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
-Natalia