Dear Professor Trapani,

I am terribly sorry about missing the midterm. Throughout the last few days I have been experiencing flu like symptoms and was told by the doctor to stay home. I was looking forward to taking the midterm as I have studied thoroughly and felt ready. I am willing to reschedule as soon as I am able to come to back to class. I hope you understand my frustrations and I hope we can resolve this quickly.

Sincerely,

Anthony McCann