Dear Professor (Name),
As I was going through the notes of this semester that has just passed, I saw many things that brought back memories we have shared over the past few months. I saw the many different texts I have read that have bolstered your lectures, the assignments I have done, and could not help but notice that if I am not mistaken, the grades would culminate into an average in the neighborhood of an A-, possibly even an A. While I had gotten the B- and accepted it, looking back at the syllabus I can’t help but think that there is the possibility I have earned something just a bit higher. I understand that a man/woman such as yourself is truly busy, but if you could take the time to delve into this manner with me, I would be truly grateful for your generosity.
Sincerely, Matthew Gottesman