<p>Badman, remember that minors are a very new concept at the U of C, and one that is at times quite debated. Many programs do not have minors, though math apparently does, in part because minor programs are so new that many departments have not created minors. Some departments may see minors as inappropriate for their major, as well. As to the rec thing, that’s what you should have done; not doing it doesn’t automatically mean you’d be rejected, particularly since language and English/history are close in subject matter.</p>