LOR from a science prof whom i didnt have a class with?

[Dr Tony T. Chopper]

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As stated, i am interested in asking for a LOR from my PI who is a science prof, but have not instructed me in any classes. He really appreciates my work ethics and my contrib to the team so I do expect a stellar letter from him. My SDN brethren, what are your thoughts on this?

 

[Gundam00]

I think most schools only say that you need a science professor. They do not specify whether it is someone who has taught you. Personally I have two letters from professors whom I TA'd for and one I took a class with. I personally think that you should also get one from a professor who taught you in class you did well in too. LOR's are not going to break your application unless they say something like 'I do not recommend this person.'

 

[OuchCharlie]

As Gundam00 said, it's fine. If I recall correctly from some DO school websites, there are are only one or two schools which state that your LOR science professor has to be your teacher at one point.