<p>I was referring to the Statement of Purpose, but good AWA can help too. In EE admissions (I’m in the process of applying), Stanford’s application specifically has the option for BS-holders to apply for PhD as the final goal (MS will be acquired along the way). You can also check a box that allows Stanford to consider you for terminal MS admission (vastly easier to get into) if you get rejected from PhD-track. They’re basically two separate processes. It looks like ME only admits to the PhD program after you’ve already performed supervised research at Stanford. Have you started the application? Perhaps there’s a checkbox to indicate that you intend to continue to the PhD. Else, just mention it in your SoP.</p>
<p>I checked the MS box, but indicated I am interested in a PhD. Not sure how that’ll work.</p>
<p>Btw, what have you heard, Brahmin?</p>