<p>Please answers the following questions accordingly.</p>
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<li><p>For going to plme, I need 1 gc letter and 3 teachers (one of which must be sci). Heres my problem. The teachers that know me best (aka best letters most likely) all teach science. Would it be bad if my 3 teacher rec letters are from chem phy and bio? I also had in mind of switching one of the sci’s for psychology. But I’m not sure yet. </p></li>
<li><p>Do the languages count as a major acedemic subject, as stated on the brown site? </p></li>
<li><p>Once the teachers write the letters, do they send directly to the college? Or do I send them? Does this system work in accordance with the online application process? </p></li>
<li><p>How many optional rec letters do most acceptees include in their app? For example, do I really need to include letters from hospital volunteer and such, or can I just write it down under ec’s? Do they confirm (by phone) your ec’s or should rec letters act as proof?</p></li>
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<li><p>Variety and depth are both important, but I'd say depth is the most important, so if you really feel that none of your English, History etc teachers know you well enough to write a strong rec, then have your science teachers do it.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes.</p></li>
<li><p>You give your teachers stamped, addressed envelopes. They send them directly to the school. Yes, this does work when you are applying online -- the website will give you forms to print out for your teachers.</p></li>
<li><p>Rec letters don't act as "proof" of your ECs. As a general rule, only get extra recs if they really add something to your application. If it's just offering "proof" or emphasizing an activity, don't bother -- it'll just annoy whoever reads the application. However, if you feel that a letter from your boss at the hospital would really show a different side of you and make your application stronger, then go for it. Generally, don't include more than one extra rec (two if you REALLY think it's important).</p></li>
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