Princeton Teacher Recs?

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<p>I just submitted my application to Princeton. As I was looking over the application checklist, I saw that Princeton says the teachers for the teacher recommendations should be from "different areas of study." In other parts of their website, they don't have this stipulation. I sent in my teacher recs weeks ago, and they were from a physics teacher and a chemistry teacher. I would guess that these are a bit too similar, but am I breaking any clear rules for applying? Should I give Princeton a ring and explain the confusion (and perhaps offer an explanation, as my English teacher retired and my history teacher was diagnosed with cancer).</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>You should tell them. Also, did you ask your English teacher? Some teachers still write letters of rec after they retire especially if they like you.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I called them today and they said two different sciences are fine.</p>

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<p>yeah, i’m in the same situation (physics and chemistry)! Hopefully it will be all good!</p>