What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

How This Book Helps You Make Smart Decisions.

Who This Book Can Help.

A Guide to the Book.

1. Majoring in English.

Choosing a Major.

A Closer Look at an English Major.

The Job Outlook.

2. Choosing a College.

Researching Colleges.

Looking into the English Program.

Applying to College.

Special College Situations.

3. Making the Most of Your Time at College.

Planning Your Classes.

Writing and Editing.

Joining Clubs and Organizations.

Internships, Volunteering, and Part-Time Work.

Networking While in School.1

4. Attending Graduate School in English.

Planning for a Postgraduate Degree.

Selecting Your Undergraduate Coursework.

Selecting a School and Degree Program.

Getting in to Graduate School.

Returning to School.

Pursuing Other Graduate Degrees.

5. Breaking into the Job Market with an English Degree.

Planning Ahead.

Preparing Your Résumé.

Finding a Job.

Interviewing for a Job.

6. Career Possibilities for an English Major.

Writers and Editors.

Journalism Careers.

Advertising and Public Relations.

Teaching.

Librarians.

Still More Career Possibilities.

7. Case Studies.

Michele, a College Librarian.

Christine, a Lawyer.

Fran, a Journalist.0

Dan, a Political Speechwriter.

Appendix: Resources.

Honor Societies.

Organizations, Associations, and Societies.

School and Career Web Sites.

Journals, Magazines, Books, and More.

Self-Administered Aptitude Tests.

Career Counseling.

Index.