Does a recommendation letter for a Math class count as Science or Non-Science?

[dentaldude26]

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Does a recommendation letter for a Math class count as Science or Non-Science?

 

[2PacClone23]

Pretty sure it's science.

 

[alexamasan]

If I understand your question, you mean a letter from a math professor? I would say that would be non-science as math usually isn't considered part of the science departments.

 

[dentaldude26]

but math is counted in the science gpa, which is really confusing me now..

If I understand your question, you mean a letter from a math professor? I would say that would be non-science as math usually isn't considered part of the science departments.

 

[alexamasan]

but math is counted in the science gpa, which is really confusing me now..

Really? That's not how it is for my school, I find that very strange. Good luck finding the answer.

 

[cmcner]

Here is Tufts requirement just as a frame of reference:
"One letter from a Biology professor and;
One letter from a second science professor - Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math or Physics"

So it would depend on the school but I think this sounds pretty standard.

 

[2PacClone23]

I'm getting one from a biology professor and another one from an oceanography professor.

 

[dentaldude26]

thanks for the quick replies. it really helped!

 

[Innulja]

I had three letters: one from orgo, one from physics and one from calc. None of the schools I applied to ever mentioned anything, so I would say yes it is accepted as a science letter of recommendation.

 

[prk15]

I think USC said math =/= science.

 

[2PacClone23]

Is Oceanography considered science?

 

[AmpedUp]

Anyone catch WVU's letter requirements?

They want letters from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology professors. No ifs and buts!!

I contacted my Physics teacher (after 3.5 yrs) and he told me he would love to write me a letter, but he now resides in China and mail is heavily regulated there. I guess WVU is off the list for me...

 

[shinaim]

Anyone catch WVU's letter requirements?

They want letters from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology professors. No ifs and buts!!

I contacted my Physics teacher (after 3.5 yrs) and he told me he would love to write me a letter, but he now resides in China and mail is heavily regulated there. I guess WVU is off the list for me...

I wouldn't give up that easily!!! Why don't you sign up for interfolio, then your professor can upload a letter electronically?

Would be a shame to give up on a school because of the postal regulations in China dont you think?

 

[cmcner]

I wouldn't give up that easily!!! Why don't you sign up for interfolio, then your professor can upload a letter electronically?

Would be a shame to give up on a school because of the postal regulations in China dont you think?

China censors the internet too.