Our journey as premed students is incredibly demanding, with each class playing a crucial role in shaping our future in the medical field. Recently, many of us have felt immense stress and dismay over the Exam 1 grades in our core course. We believe the grading does not reflect the hard work and preparation we put into this exam, and it has left us at a significant disadvantage compared to other classes.

Exam 1 is a pivotal assessment that heavily influences our final grade average, thereby impacting our overall GPA and chances of making it to medical school. With the stakes so high, we are asking for your understanding and assistance in making this right. We propose a few potential solutions to rectify this situation: \n- Adjust the weight of Exam 1 in our final grade calculations. By reducing its percentage, the impact of one test on our overall performance in the class would be lessened.\n- Provide the opportunity for an additional project to be completed, which would allow us to demonstrate our understanding and knowledge gained in this course. \n- Increase all Exam 1 grades to better represent our efforts and align our scores with the standards of fairness seen across other classes.

These solutions aim to balance any perceived unfairness and ensure that our grades accurately reflect our abilities and dedication. We urge the course coordinator and administration to consider these proposals seriously and help us maintain the academic standing necessary to achieve our dreams of becoming medical professionals.

Your signature can help bring about the change needed. Please sign this petition to support premed students in creating a fair and just academic environment.