MSc got 69% result in my final degree marks - any way to appeal or increase by 1%?
Hi Everyone,
I've just received 69% for my overall grades for my Master's Degree, and I was wondering whether there's any way to appeal or gain that extra 1%.
My overall average for previous modules has been 70-80%. However, I did poorly in one module because it wasn't particularly interesting, for a total of 50%.
After my research paper this has bumped up my grade to 69.54%!
I am not sure if this happens for people in general. I am in no way complaining about the Merit. Still, a 1% difference is a significant factor in my final classification. I thought it was best to ask if this has happened to anyone before so I know how to proceed with such a complicated and time-consuming process. I don't want to proceed if this will be in vain.
The total grade is based on my final marks. However, the grades have not been issued by the registry; that will apparently only happen closer to the Winter Graduation ceremonies in December. If I were also applying for jobs in the future that requested a specific classification on my final degree (graduate roles), I would not want to be excluded since my field is quite competitive.
Any recommendations are welcome.
Thank you
I've just received 69% for my overall grades for my Master's Degree, and I was wondering whether there's any way to appeal or gain that extra 1%.
My overall average for previous modules has been 70-80%. However, I did poorly in one module because it wasn't particularly interesting, for a total of 50%.
After my research paper this has bumped up my grade to 69.54%!
I am not sure if this happens for people in general. I am in no way complaining about the Merit. Still, a 1% difference is a significant factor in my final classification. I thought it was best to ask if this has happened to anyone before so I know how to proceed with such a complicated and time-consuming process. I don't want to proceed if this will be in vain.
The total grade is based on my final marks. However, the grades have not been issued by the registry; that will apparently only happen closer to the Winter Graduation ceremonies in December. If I were also applying for jobs in the future that requested a specific classification on my final degree (graduate roles), I would not want to be excluded since my field is quite competitive.
Any recommendations are welcome.
Thank you
Reply 1
Short answer based on what you’ve said, no, no realistic chance of an appeal.
Longer answer: You can’t appeal just because you want a higher grade. A successful appeal would need to evidence serious circumstances which affected your studies AND explain satisfactorily why you didn’t raise this at the time.
Longer answer: You can’t appeal just because you want a higher grade. A successful appeal would need to evidence serious circumstances which affected your studies AND explain satisfactorily why you didn’t raise this at the time.
Reply 2
Original post
by IndianTechScamHi Everyone,
I've just received 69% for my overall grades for my Master's Degree, and I was wondering whether there's any way to appeal or gain that extra 1%.
My overall average for previous modules has been 70-80%. However, I did poorly in one module because it wasn't particularly interesting, for a total of 50%.
After my research paper this has bumped up my grade to 69.54%!
I am not sure if this happens for people in general. I am in no way complaining about the Merit. Still, a 1% difference is a significant factor in my final classification. I thought it was best to ask if this has happened to anyone before so I know how to proceed with such a complicated and time-consuming process. I don't want to proceed if this will be in vain.
The total grade is based on my final marks. However, the grades have not been issued by the registry; that will apparently only happen closer to the Winter Graduation ceremonies in December. If I were also applying for jobs in the future that requested a specific classification on my final degree (graduate roles), I would not want to be excluded since my field is quite competitive.
Any recommendations are welcome.
Thank you
I've just received 69% for my overall grades for my Master's Degree, and I was wondering whether there's any way to appeal or gain that extra 1%.
My overall average for previous modules has been 70-80%. However, I did poorly in one module because it wasn't particularly interesting, for a total of 50%.
After my research paper this has bumped up my grade to 69.54%!
I am not sure if this happens for people in general. I am in no way complaining about the Merit. Still, a 1% difference is a significant factor in my final classification. I thought it was best to ask if this has happened to anyone before so I know how to proceed with such a complicated and time-consuming process. I don't want to proceed if this will be in vain.
The total grade is based on my final marks. However, the grades have not been issued by the registry; that will apparently only happen closer to the Winter Graduation ceremonies in December. If I were also applying for jobs in the future that requested a specific classification on my final degree (graduate roles), I would not want to be excluded since my field is quite competitive.
Any recommendations are welcome.
Thank you
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