Petition Letter
I am writing to request consideration for a CR designation on my transcript due to the challenges I faced in two courses.
In Markets and Morals, the disruption caused by the strike and limited instruction time affected my ability to fully engage with the course material. I received a B-, which is below my usual performance in philosophy courses. As someone deeply passionate about the subject, I struggled to fully grasp the expectations of the TAs, which may have impacted my final grade. Furthermore, the absence of a final assessment limited my opportunity to demonstrate my understanding and improve my standing in the course.
Regarding Intro to Statistics, I enrolled in the 263 section based on Professor Molson’s highly favorable reviews on Rate My Professor. He proved to be an engaging and charismatic instructor, but as an inexperienced student, I was unaware of the differences between this course and the psychology-focused statistics course, particularly in terms of teaching methodologies. Throughout the semester, I faced considerable challenges, and despite attending TA-led help sessions, I struggled to grasp the mathematical concepts. My final grade of D-, largely determined by a 60% final exam, was disappointing. At the time, I believed I had no recourse, but discussions during the recent strike made me aware that students could petition for a CR designation to protect their GPA. Although I recognize I am late in the process, I sincerely hope my request can still be considered.
As I enter my final undergraduate year and prepare to apply for graduate programs, maintaining a strong GPA is essential for my academic and professional aspirations. I deeply appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing my request and would be grateful for any guidance on how to proceed.
Best regards,
Emma Walcer
In Markets and Morals, the disruption caused by the strike and limited instruction time affected my ability to fully engage with the course material. I received a B-, which is below my usual performance in philosophy courses. As someone deeply passionate about the subject, I struggled to fully grasp the expectations of the TAs, which may have impacted my final grade. Furthermore, the absence of a final assessment limited my opportunity to demonstrate my understanding and improve my standing in the course.
Regarding Intro to Statistics, I enrolled in the 263 section based on Professor Molson’s highly favorable reviews on Rate My Professor. He proved to be an engaging and charismatic instructor, but as an inexperienced student, I was unaware of the differences between this course and the psychology-focused statistics course, particularly in terms of teaching methodologies. Throughout the semester, I faced considerable challenges, and despite attending TA-led help sessions, I struggled to grasp the mathematical concepts. My final grade of D-, largely determined by a 60% final exam, was disappointing. At the time, I believed I had no recourse, but discussions during the recent strike made me aware that students could petition for a CR designation to protect their GPA. Although I recognize I am late in the process, I sincerely hope my request can still be considered.
As I enter my final undergraduate year and prepare to apply for graduate programs, maintaining a strong GPA is essential for my academic and professional aspirations. I deeply appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing my request and would be grateful for any guidance on how to proceed.
Best regards,
Emma Walcer