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I don’t know. I have always been fairly solidly in the “Biology is a science” camp. Perhaps, MollieB might care to disagree. Obviously for some folks, its an art form…</p>
<p>More seriously, MIT is looking for two recommendations that show you in the classroom in different ways. What is usually needed to excel in a Humanities subject is often different from what is needed to excel in a science subject. Obviously for a homeschooled applicant, it may be harder to show two different educators’ perceptions of your various strengths. In this case, if there is a good choice for a supplemental recommendation from someone who knows you very well (a sports coach, an employer, etc.) it may be worth pursuing.</p>