How to get into college for English
General guidance for a student intending to study English — what coursework and activities typically strengthen an application, and what to check at each school before you apply. University Application Guide never states an admission probability; a free preview shows your own Reach, Target, and Likely colleges for this major.
What generally strengthens a English application
Writing- and design-focused majors often ask for something beyond grades and test scores — a portfolio for graphic design or architecture, or writing samples for English or journalism. Start building that supplemental material well before senior year, since a strong portfolio or clip file usually takes more than one semester to put together, and check each target school's specific submission requirements early, since they vary widely by program.
Who tends to enjoy English
University Application Guide's free Interest Profiler scores students against six RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional — Holland's public-domain model of vocational interests) dimensions. English is associated with:
University Application Guide never states a percentage chance of admission for English or any other major — only descriptive Reach, Target, and Likely bands, computed from your own grades, test scores, home state, budget, and this intended major, with the decision factors behind every recommendation shown to you.