I went to a small, public school that barely anyone has heard of. I did fairly well there (3.8 major/3.64 cumulative) and I have good GRE scores (97% Verbal 5.0 AW). I will have stellar recs and I'm confident that my writing sample is strong. The thing I'm most worried about is that the (lack of) prestige at my undergrad institution is going to hurt me. I'm applying to very good programs, and, like everyone else, I'm freaking out. I have this nagging fear that I'm going to get placed into the "not top-tier" pile. Someone help me out here. Anyone come from a little known school and get into a top English program? Ph.D. or M.A.
Thanks!