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For what it's worth, I agree- your professor should know what's going on. BUT, when you're talking to him, don't use it as an excuse as to why you failed (*NOTE* I did NOT think you were implying this in what you said- just make sure the professor doesn't think you're implying it either). I have found through the years that when I start placing blame elsewhere it does no good. Likewise, when I hear others blame everyone else but themselves it does not make me have sympathy. I have gotten out of more scrapes by saying, "I messed up. Can you help me fix this?"
So go in there with a humble attitude, show him your study outline or what you studied when, ask how to modify it for future tests, ask if there are any opportunities for extra credit, a re-take, or oral exam. Show him you're willing to go the distance to make a better grade. Then you can work in the allegations about the other students- because remember, you didn't actually see them cheating (at least that's the way I understood it when I read your comments).
One time I was failing a class that was called, "English Literature Before Burns." It was awful- on the test he would give us one line from a Shakespeare sonnet & we'd have to write in the # of the sonnet. (Hello- what does that teach anyone??) I was defeated before I began- I knew I couldn't memorize all 100+ sonnets. Anyway, I went in & had a talk with him, explained how I know Shakespeare influences our lives today, gave several examples, demonstrated I have an appreciation for the literature of that time, told him about my trips to Stratford-Upon-Avon and so on. He ended up giving me a passing grade that I truly did not earn, but he could see I got the "spirit" of the class, I just did not ever pass any of those wretched tests.
Anyway, the point is that sometimes professors do listen & have sympathy.
This whole situation makes you feel horrible and scared probably. Good luck on Tues and let us know how it goes. Here are some hugs for you!
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