Is it easier to get admitted to the MA Plan II? Is there a different application?
The same application and criteria are used for admission to the MA Plan II and the MA/PhD program. The admissions committee rigorously reviews the statement of purpose, transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and writing sample for all applicants. Since MA Plan II students participate in the same graduate seminars as MA Plan I and PhD students, their applications must demonstrate that they will be able to keep up in those courses. It is also very important that the stated objectives of the applicant match the intended focus of the desired program. If an applicant to the MA Plan II program indicates a desire for a future PhD, it might signal to the reviewing committee that this person is not a suitable candidate for Plan II.
