How long should a professor take to grade an assignment?

Some students who I spoke with agreed that a week or two is a reasonable turnaround time for professors to grade completed assignments. It’s especially important that grades are posted by the end of the class withdrawal period, right around the midpoint of the semester.

Why does it take so long for my teacher to grade?

They’re waiting for students who didn’t turn in the work to turn it in. This way they can grade and comment on the whole pile at once. This is also why some teachers take a long time to return assignments. We don’t want to return a graded assignment when there are still students who haven’t done the assignment.

How long does an exam grade take?

Typically, this takes 3-4 hours, but it can range from 2 to 8. The grading time depends almost entirely on the quality of the exam. The worst situation is when the staff disagrees about the best answer to a question (even a multiple-choice one) and has to work it out in the grading room.

How much notice does a professor have to give a student?

There is a general consensus that 6 weeks – 3 months is an ideal amount of time to give professors notice that you would like them to write a letter for you. I personally prefer 2 months notice and no less than 3 weeks notice. Don’t ask for a letter to be written during finals. No, just don’t.

How many reminders should I send to my professor before deadline?

One email reminder a few days before the deadline is ok if you think the professor would appreciate a reminder. Some professors find them annoying, or even insulting. I like reminders, but only ONE. You could also just check-in once and kindly ask if anything else is needed to finish the letter.

Is it impolite for a professor to not respond to email?

It should not be understood as an impoliteness. Professors get a lot of emails and answering every email can be a lot of work. If they just do not have time and read the email, then they forget often to respond later.

How far in advance should you ask a professor for recommendations?

Asking 6 weeks- 3 months ahead of time is generally the time frame professors like when planning out recommendation letters. Remember the less time you give a professor to write you a letter, the more likely they will say no to your request.