Exam - special consideration? (1 Viewer)

[dyara15]

I've got one of those end of year exams tomorrow yet I have been unfortunate to be struck down with what the doctor describes as acute tonsillitis (that is, if i have read his writing clearly) and he has suggested I take tomorrow off (as written in the certificate). I am not feeling too well at the moment as I have a very high fever, a lot of dizziness etc, hence I wanted to ask, do you think this doctor's certificate will help get me an alternative exam date as I feel too f*%#ed to attend and do this exam?

 

[dyara15]

What is the likelihood of them rejecting my request? I've only missed a tute (a few lectures, but they haven't been marked, so she won't know), and my grades have been a D average thus far for this unit.

 

[Arceupins]

I'd think so, considering you have a written certificate.

If not, take a bottle of codeine, a pack of paracetamol and several Red Bulls and hope for the best

 

[dyara15]

Cheers for that reply.
Anyone from uni know whether I should turn up crook, put a's in all the multis and just leave, or whether there is a high likelihood of them accepting my special consideration based on what I have said. I have heard of one person getting special consideration for missing the exam due to a car accident, but surely in my case, i would be let off as well?

 

[dyara15]

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[Strawbaby]

I'm fairly sure if the doctor says to take the day off, then the university should allow you to take the day off, especially if you have a fever.
Just call and ask.

 

[Davo1111]

you should go to the exam, then fill out the form for special consideration.

having said that, acute = minor. so htfu

 

[dyara15]

Well, I don't think they would have much right in rejecting someone's claims of sickness, especially with a medical certificate and a legitimate reason, because that was would a disadvantage to the person in question. Anyway, that is only something that I have read somewhere (can't remember where), and I think I read something about the Government doing regular audits to ensure that there is no disadvantage occurring to any of its students.

 

[Azamakumar]

Which uni are you at? Is the tonsilitis so bad that you can't go to their website and look at their guidelines?

 

[dyara15]

Well, I am getting better at the moment and it wasn't anywhere as bad as it was on Friday. I have had a look and done what they have asked, however, all that I was asking is how successful are these appeals?

 

[hotdimsim]

i'd go to a second doctor and get a second opinion. 1 doc saying you should take the day off they may dismiss, but i have a feeling 2 saying the same thing might have more of a sway.