Articles
Can you call, text or email your professor in 2024?
A college professor explains how students should contact their professor and talks about the pros and cons of emailing, calling or texting their professor.
Professor takes forever to grade (what to do)
A college professor talks about grading, and how long it should take professors to grade assignments. Then they share how students can talk to their professor about grading faster if they are a slow grader.
Do professors curve grades (written by one)
Professor discusses how and when students should ask their professor to curve grades, and if professors can even curve grades in college.
MISSED exam/assignment & need makeup (PROF advice)
We answer college students’ questions about missing a college exam or assignment and how to ask to makeup the assignment. Finally, a professor gives advice on what you should do if you miss an exam or assignment.
BAD grade and want REDO : How to ask PROF (written by one)
We answer college students questions about retaking a college exam and how often college students fail exams. Finally, a professor gives advice on what you should do if you fail an exam.
How to email your professor for the first time ever
A college professor explains how and when students should email their professor for the first time to stand out and network with their professor (template included).
Professor reads their rate my professor and cries
A college professor explains the accuracy of their own rate my professor ratings and talks about how they cried when they read them.
Networking with your professor
A college professor explains how students can network with their professors and stay in touch after graduation.
Follow this professor’s advice on asking for things from your prof
A college professor explains how to ask your professor to be a reference, get extra credit, have more information, join a class, learn what you missed or get a favor.
Times when you should NOT email your professor (written by one)
A college professor tells students when they should NOT email their professor like during class, on the weekends or during the summer, etc. And then outlines exceptions to these rules and provides tips when you do email your professor.
Stuck choosing a college major?
A college professor created ranking factors to help students decide between college majors and explained some important things you should consider before deciding.
(Grading mistakes) Don't let your professors ruin your G.P.A.
A professor explains how and when to email your professor about a grading mistake with an email template.
Professor shares secrets on getting an extension (w/ template)
A professor explains when a student might get an extension on an assignment and how to email your professor asking for an extension. An email template is included.
How to ask for feedback and get the support you need
A professor of 15 years shares email templates for college students on how to ask for feedback in a variety of circumstances. We discuss everything from different types of feedback to tips for getting feedback.
Before you change your major because of bad grades, read this
Major things students forget to think about before switching their majors because of bad grades. If you aren’t doing well in college or your major and you want to switch majors, read this first to help you decide.
A professor’s secrets to getting good grades
A professor tells college students how to get good grades in college including things like rubrics to tutoring.
Professor explains how to ask for career advice w/ email template
A professor tells college students exactly how to email their professor for advice about jobs or careers. Whether you want to know how to pick a professor to contact, or how to email them, you’ll find it here.
7 things to consider before you think your professor is ignoring you
A guide to help college students figure out if their professor is ignoring their email and what to do about an email that has went unanswered by their professor.
7 stupid simple ways to find the perfect professor
7 simple ways to find professors who are amazing and considered the BEST professors.
Thanking your professor in 2024 (written by one)
There are several reasons why you should send a thank you card to your professor. You will learn when you should send a thank you card and what to write.