Is the free-standing M.A. program in political science at Columbia...

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<p>easier to get into than the PhD program? After reading the numerous FAQs around here, I've realized truly how difficult it is to get into a PhD program (especially one at a prominent school). Fortunately for me, however, I have no desire to obtain a PhD. Hypothetically speaking, would I be a match for Columbia's free-standing M.A. program in political science with these stats (from an average state school):</p>

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<li>3.5 GPA</li>
<li>GRE: 700 V, 650 M, 5.0 A</li>
<li>A few clubs and internships that relate to politics</li>
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<p>?</p>

<p>Also, would it matter if I had majored in accounting?</p>

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<p>Anyone at all?</p>

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<p>It's way easier to get into than the PhD program.</p>

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<p>^^^^^</p>

<p>That's definitely reassuring.</p>

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<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>It's also more expensive (you have to fund your way). The PhD Political Science students receive full funding.</p>

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<p>Hey i just applied to columbia PhD-political science... did they extend the deadline? i ask because the deadline on the website said dec 1st but i was able to submit my application today.</p>