Can anyone weigh in on LOR issue?

isitmayyet
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:43:37 +0000

My sophomore is applying to an early admit med school. They require 3 LOR’s, one will be high school as required, a clinical rec, and last is college professor with science “highly encouraged”.

Given larger science classes up to this point options are Orgo or non-science PH. They have had same professor for Orgo 1 last spring and in Orgo 2 presently. A’s in both, sits near front, goes to group office hours, but no depth beyond that. Allegedly writes good recommendations, but likely to be more generic as no relationship beyond strong student.

Other option is public health which would be very strong and personal with a lot of depth. Could speak to many angles including work ethic, passion, above and beyond norms, character, etc.

I always say to show you can follow directions and do what they ask, but the science rec is “highly encouraged” versus required, but still say that’s strong language.

One last thought, many a top student will likely also apply to this program, knows several, and all likely to choose Orgo prof given all will have had for two semesters so most depth at this stage given timing of applying.

Thoughts?