math undergrad, english grad?

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<p>I was wondering if anybody had experience with adding a major at the end of their college career and doing grad school right after. </p>

<p>I go to UT Austin, as an Economics and Math student, and I added English at the end of year 4. I took almost all English classes in year 5. Hadn't taken English before in college. </p>

<p>I was a B/C student in math and econ, but I have a 4.0 English GPA (9 English classes), got a portfolio full of great essays and recommendation letters. My overall GPA was a 3.2. </p>

<p>GRE 770 quant, 750 verbal. Great extracurriculars, personal statement, worked 10-30 hrs a week during school. </p>

<p>I want to eventually get a Ph.D. in English. Am I competitive for a good Ph.D. program now? Or should I be looking at master's programs? Where would I be competitive? What makes my application weak?</p>

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<p>You should speak with your English professors about this. They are the ones in the best position to counsel you on this career choice.</p>

<p>You also could re-post your question at the Grad School Forum. Click on “Discussion Home” in the upper left of this screen, and scroll down to find it.</p>

<p>MODERATOR’S NOTE: Thread moved per happymomof1’s correct advice.</p>