Number of LOR needed

[KateRP]

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So I made a mistake when getting my LORs for the application cycle. I didn't see any min. number required on AADSAS or in the supplemental materials section of the schools I applied to, so I figured there was no min. After I submitted I was looking on schools websites for where to send the app fee and I noticed that most ask for 3 letters. I submitted two LORs one from a science prof who knew me well and one from a dentist who also knows me very well.

I am having a hard time finding a third person to write a letter. I graduated 3 years ago, so there are not many profs who I think will still remember me. I have been emailing my sciences professors and asking if they would write me a letter, but I haven't heard back from any of them yet. Most of them are probably on summer break. I have about 2 -3 more that I can email.

I'm nervous that the schools won't view my app as complete until I get them in. Anyways I was just wondering if anyone else was in a similar situation? Should I call the schools and ask if the 3 letters in an absolute requirement? Thanks for any input!

 

[Palmetto914]

You can always ask the schools, but they tend to be pretty strict with their app requirements (to ensure everyone is on an even level). However, I was in a similar situation in that I grad. in 2005, and I went back to school for my pre-req's in 2008. I had only 2 science profs, and only one did I know well enough for an in-depth LOR. Still, I explained my position to the other prof, and he wrote me an LOR, too (it helped that I got an A in his class, I think). Prof's are understanding...I'm sure, if you tell them your situation, any of them will give you an LOR...