Letters of reccomendation when applying to grad schools of different fields

[brushman]

Hi, I am a sophomore physics major. Down the road I could see myself applying for physics, engineering, math, or economics graduate school. I'm assuming down the road I'll of narrowed it down depending on the course work I go through and how my interests change.

So when applying to graduate schools of different fields how are letters of recommendation handled? Am I going to need to get 3 physics professors to write my physics letters and 3 economics professors to write my economics letters, for example? I'm afraid I'll have trouble finding so many letter writers. How would economics admissions look at a letter written by a physics professor?

Thanks.

 

[R.Mesri]

When applying to graduate schools for multiple fields, you will likely need to get multiple letters of recommendation depending on the school's requirements. Depending on the field, a letter from a professor in a related field may be accepted, but it is best to try and get letters from professors in the field that you are applying for. It is also important to make sure that the professors writing your letters have a good understanding of the field that you are applying for. If you have difficulty finding enough letter writers, you can look into getting letters from other professionals such as employers or research supervisors who can speak to your skills and qualifications.