Asking for the A+

[chrisski]

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So I am in a pickle. I worked really hard in my English class this past semester and earned a 99%. The syllabus states that this entails an A+. However, my teacher only gave me an A. I know how ridiculous this may sound but I am thinking about asking her to change it for two reasons. First, I worked really hard for that 99% and think I deserve it. Second, for my own personal reasons, I have considered an MD/JD program. When applying to law school an A+ counts as a 4.33. I always try to be a very respectable person and do not want to come across as pretentious. Do you believe that my reasons serve as proper justification for asking for the grade change, or should I let it go. Thanks in advance.🙂

 

[Isoprop]

When applying to law school an A+ counts as a 4.33.

sounds like a legitimate reason.

 

[mattng]

Do it. Like you said on the syllabus, it clearly states you get an A+, especially if you're doing the JD thing. Every little bit helps.

 

[randombetch]

Just ask if she made a mistake, and point out what it says on the syllabus.

 

[FallenHero]

You are well within your rights. Since you have interest in law I would recommend building up a full dossier and presenting your teacher with a subpoena to hear your case, just to really express your interest and a potential LOR.

 

[lrkoehle]

If she doesn't change it, realize AMCAS doesn't differentiate between an A+ or A... they're both 4.0.

That doesn't help with the law school part though.

Also, I think the syllabus is like a contract between you and your professor, especially with regard to grade breakdown. You are not just being a grade grubbing pre-med, but instead you are asking for something guaranteed to you by the syllabus.

 

[xanthomondo]

If you got a 99% and the syllabus says that is an A+ than you are perfectly within your right to request the grade be fixed. In this case the A would be an error.

Just send a nice email to her and ask her to fix it.

I saw this thread title and thought you were going to ask for an A+ when you didn't have the score

 

[sassilysweet]

What schools give out A+'s?!!?
Never heard about that in college.

 

[Danae00]

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[TheMightySmiter]

If the grade would show up on your syllabus as A+ rather than A, I think you should definitely say something about it. I mean, if you got an 89% and she gave you a B, you would ask for the B+ that you rightfully earned. I think the same should apply in this case since it could impact your GPA. Just be sure to be tactful when asking!

 

[samuraiR]

I went to Uni of Maryland - College Park,

I have a few A+'s. They dont mean anything on our transcript... but it looks really cool haha

 

[scattun]

This might be a big assumption, but I would think you would apply to the med program and then tack on the JD program.

As far as the syllabus, there's probably a line in there that says its subjec to change at any time.

If either or both are incorrect, I'd be curious to know.

Well the tacking on of the JD program, at most schools is claimed to be independent of your med school admission, so essentially you have to apply to the JD program just like all their other law school applicants that year. A 4.3 will help the OP's LSDAS GPA get a boost and subsequently increase his/her chances. As for the syllabus, the only "subject to change" line I have ever seen is one that applies to the schedule. I was under the impression, that the grading scales and methods were pretty much set in stone, but I'm sure that is institution policy dependent.

For the OP, I would definitely be asking for that A+, especially since you are considering law school where it will make a difference.

 

[capricia]

You can always ask but because A+s aren't standard the teacher may or may not change it

 

[CapnCrunch]

What schools give out A+'s?!!?
Never heard about that in college.

Actually there's a thread somewhere asking people if their universities give it.

To the OP, go for it. It's the grade that you earned.

 

[7starmantis]

Um, a little politeness and charm go a long way. Regardless of the "legal" reason you deserve the A+ just be nice. Let her know that it will help you in grad school and let her know you were expecting it per the syllabus. Usually being nice will get you further than trying to catch them in a "must situation".