求介绍UIUC数学/应数硕士项目

求问UIUC applied math和math的MS项目怎么样？



我是打算读phd的，但感觉背景不够想先申个MS，但是我看到这个项目的介绍说
[size=14.3999996185303px]It is also suitable as preparation for a PhD program in Applied Mathematics. It is rare for students to enter the PhD program at the University of Illinois after finishing this degree
这意思是说毕业了好不好申phd啊？
还有我看到[size=14.3999996185303px]A master's thesis is optional. [size=14.3999996185303px]这会不会意味着这个项目有点水...
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[size=14.3999996185303px]哪位大神有了解这个项目的求介绍！读这个是否好申phd？
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[size=14.3999996185303px]多谢！

发出来怎么成这样了...不好意思我再说一遍
我是打算读phd的，但感觉背景不够想先申个MS，但是我看到这个项目的介绍说 It is also suitable as preparation for a PhD program in Applied Mathematics. It is rare for students to enter the PhD program at the University of Illinois after finishing this degree.这意思是说毕业了好不好申phd啊？
还有我看到 A master's thesis is optional.这会不会意味着这个项目有点水...
哪位大神有了解这个项目的求介绍！读这个是否好申phd？多谢！