4th result: MS/PhD AD/Offer from Stony Brook (unofficial) 这样的录取我还...

Your application stands out among the master's applications to our program in term terms of its academic strength, your research interest and accomplishments. Based on your background and interest, we thought that the PhD program, with its focus on research, may be more suitable for you than the master's program.Note that admission to the PhD program is far more competitive and prestigious as compared to the master's program. Moreover, PhD students are offered a full tuition waiver and full financial support (plus health insurance) that lasts for the program duration. Based on the strength of your application, we believe that you are well qualified. Nevertheless, a formal evaluation is still necessary. So, if you are interested in the PhD program, please let us know right away.
我申的是master，结果来了这么一个邮件；见过phd降录ms的，从来没见过ms能升级phd的。