Fill-in-the-Blank for a Last-Minute Class Petition Email

Dear Professor ______ (insert name here),

I hope you are doing well. My name is _______ (your name) and I’m a ______ (class year) concentrating in _______ (concentration). I know it’s ______ (current time and its relation to add/drop), but I am ______ (adverb suggesting barely contained desperation) interested in taking your course.

This class will allow me to explore topics such as ______ (something you copy-pasted from the syllabus without reading) and ______ (another syllabus bullet point) that shape our world. It would be such a(n) ______ (flattering adverb) opportunity to take your class as it aligns exactly with my interests in _____ (made-up career path) and what I hope to pursue in the future.

I should mention that I have ______ (impressive but irrelevant experience) and once ______ (humble brag disguised as relevant experience). I'm particularly drawn to this course because ______ (lie) and I believe my ______ (personal quality you’re overselling) would contribute to class discussions.

Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to secure a spot in your class. I’m willing to ______ (desperate measure) if necessary.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

_____ (your name)