Middling GPA problem.

Graduate School
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<p>I graduated from College in the fall and am currently taking a break to get some internships and (hopefully starting this summer if all goes well) some work experience under my belt. However, I am taking a GRE prep course starting next month and am thinking of applying for Grad programs in English for the next admissions cycle. Here is my question. I have an undergrad GPA of 3.05 and a Major GPA of 3.45, I have two excellent recommendation letters, and one I have no idea about, that I assume to be merely adequate, with little incite beyond an A in the class (didn't know the professor that well). I am at a loss as to what types of programs I should be applying to. I think my end goal is probably going to be a PHD, however, I am not sure my grades are really high enough to pursue one right off the bat. Should I first go for a masters and then use my presumably stronger grades in that program to apply for PHD's, or are my grades good enough for some lesser PHD programs?</p>

<p>If so which ones, and are they worth it? Any suggested masters programs to look at would also be most appreciated. I am at a loss as to what I should be looking for.</p>

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<p>With an undergrad GPA of 3.05, you’re looking at a steeply uphill road for Ph.D admissions at any program worth attending.</p>

<p>Why do you want a graduate degree in English? What career track are you interested in that requires such a degree?</p>

<p>Reason I ask is that the market for English doctoral students is absolutely horrible and you should not borrow a dime to get a graduate degree in the field.</p>