<p>It's obvious why universities ask grad school applicants "Initial degree you wish to seek?" But why do they then ask "Ultimate degree you plan to seek in this major?"</p>
<p>Is there a wrong answer? If one wishes to seek a Master's Degree, why do they then care what degree the one ultimately "plans" to seek in this same major?</p>
<p>I MAY want to seek a Doctorate, but maybe I'm not sure enough yet to call that a <em>plan</em>.</p>
<p>What's the point of this second question in your opinion?</p>