Tufts Recommendation Letters - How strict (letter source) ?

[GSUgrad23]

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I am working on finding the phone number to contact Tufts directly about this, but here is my question scenario:

I have my 4 rec letters locked down: 1 from my biochem prof, 1 from my orgo I & II prof (same prof), 1 from the dentist I shadow, and 1 from my ex-boss from when I worked in accounting (non-traditional here).

Anyway, apparently Tufts requires one letter from a biology prof and then another from chem/biochem/math/physics prof.

I only cultivated a relationship with my biochem and orgo profs, and I "could" reach back out to by old biology teacher (I got a B+ with him, so he may write me one) for a letter, but I would rather not.

Does anyone know if this will seriously impact my app at Tufts? I just don't know how adamant they are about the specific letter sources. Like I said, I am working to contact Tufts directly, but until then, I wanted to see if anyone of you fellow forum users had any knowledge about this.

 

[pinkster]

I'm not sure if this is correct, but when I see that Tufts request a letter from a Bio professor I read that as ANY bio class. It isn't limited to General Biology. My letter was from my genetics/molecular genetics teacher and I assume this is considered my bio letter of rec. In your case it could be that biochem is considered bio (for me it is through the chem department), but I guess that would be a specific question for tufts. Did you ever take any other bio classes? Maybe reach out to those professors if Tufts tells you you need more. Good luck!

 

[yeslek88]

Lol working on finding the number? I think you need to work harder (617-636-6639).

 

[GSUgrad23]

Lol working on finding the number? I think you need to work harder (617-636-6639).

Yeah I found it about 5 mins after posting this. They told me I need to get a letter from a professor in the actual bio department. Unfortunately they count biochem as one of the "second" science sources. Wish me luck!

 

[WastedTime]

i don't think they make exceptions