Apply as MS or Phd

Graduate School
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<p>I am going to be graduating this year (CS/MA) and applying to grad school for a masters in computer science at the same school. I want to get atleast a masters and I do have some ambition to get a phd but only if I can find something I think is really worth researching. At my school people either apply as a MS or phd, some schools ND?? I think everyone applies as Phd or that is what I heard.</p>

<p>In general what happens if you get in as a phd and then stop after a masters with funding and your ability to later get accepted from another institution?
Does it improve your chances to get in? Does it improve your chances to get funding?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>It is my understanding that less offers are made for PhD students than for those just pursuing a master's, however there is a better chance of funding in the former. When I applied to engineering schools, I said I was pursuing a master's degree and many had a box or other place on the form to ask if we planned to continue on for a PhD.</p>