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Urgent!! Chem 122 Final Mark

KINSFU
edited December 2015 in General

I took Chem 122 this semester and I received a D grade and I need a C-. It would’ve been easier to achieve the grade I needed if it weren’t for the circumstances surrounding the midterm. I arrived about 30 minutes late. I gave myself ample time to reach campus, but there were several issues with translink (including but not limited to downed power lines). I emailed my prof (Charles Walsby) about 40 minutes prior to the exam to let him know what was going on. I didn't do well on the midterm.

Given these circumstances does anyone know if it’s possible to get the chance to rewrite the midterm/final for a higher grade?  Has anyone been in a situation similar to this?

Comments

  • TalkUBC
    I thought if you were more than 30 minutes late you're not allowed to take the exam anyway? 

    In my opinion not based off of any official SFU policy, I would say stuck transit is an extenuating circumstance that is unforeseeable.
  • Shayan4440
    edited December 2015
    Why wasn't this dealt with DURING the term? It just looks like you're complaining now.

    In my opinion, I think too much time has passed for you to receive another chance. The prof would need to write a brand new exam for you, would need to schedule a time for you to write it, then on top of that, would need to write a letter to the department getting permission to change your grade. I honestly don't see that happening.
  • KINSFU

    I appreciate both of your replies.
     
    @TalkUBC - Given that it is an extenuating circumstance that is unforeseeable do you have any recommendations as to what actions I could possibly take now? And FYI I think I was just under the 30 minute mark.
     
    @Shayan4440 – This is a unique situation for me. I am usually punctual for my exams and had even budgeted my commute so that I would arrive early enough to do some last minute review.  My prof knew about the situation and didn’t mention any other options so I wasn’t sure what to do.
     
    There are other alternative routes that can be considered. If the weight of the final exam were to include the weight of the midterm I would also pass the class with the grade I need so the prof wouldn’t necessarily have to write a brand new exam for me.
     
    Let me know of any other alternatives you guys can think of as well as if you know anyone who has been in a similar situation.
     

    Thanks again for your replies.

  • TalkUBC
    At this point time is of the essence and under overwhelming pressure so I would contact the prof asap.

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