Question

So I emailed a professor asking the professor about taking a test earlier than the scheduled day it is on next week and the professor responded and said they could arrange for me to take the test early if I want. And to let the professor know what I have in mind.

My question is: Should I tell the professor in the response why I want to take the test early? The reason I want to take it early is because I have a doctor appointment during class time the day of the test. If, I should tell the professor why the reason I need to take the test early, should I also tell the professor what the doctor appointment is for or no?

Answer 1

No, you need not reveal private information. I faced a similar situation once. If the professor had denied you the right to take the exam early, you could argue about the doctor's appointment. But since you have permission to take the exam early, let things lie as they are. What you have in mind is arrangements for taking the test (time and place, etc.). That seems to be what he or she is asking for.