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"I can't appeal They'll think I'rade"

"You have to appeal Keep it open -- when is the deadline for appealing?"

I shook h the calendar for the regulations I had thirty business days to appeal the grade There was even a section that reinforced that professors had the right to set the course expectations and use their expertise to evaluate student performance "unless substantive and objective evidence to the contrary is presented"

"What substantive and objective evidence can I present?" I turned to Luke, as looking over my shoulder at my laptop computer screen

"Your supervisor said it orth an A"

I nodded "But would he be willing to say that if I appealed the grade?”

"You can only ask Send hirade is Ask hi to speak on your behalf or send a letter of support, indicating what grade he would have given the paper"

Ito send such a letter "Oh, ugh How debasing to have to do that"

"Do you want a better grade?" Luke raised his eyebrows

I sighed "Of course I do, but I want ive it to me under duress”

He took hold of my shoulders and kissed my cheek warmly "You have to try Email him See what he says"

I nodded and opened ram

"Do you want a soda?" Luke asked as he went to the door to the office "I' a beer"

"Sure," I said and exhaled loudly and dramatically "Maybe put some hemlock in it while you're at it"

Luke caaze His expression was so serious, his brow furrowed