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I was accepted to a few other programs but none of my funding options touched MALS. As expected, I received support and the option to apply for TA positions. I am looking forward to this fall. Thanks again!

Wow, thanks for the in-depth replies! I have not received funding info yet, but the acceptance email informed that it would come next week in a packet. I am definitely expecting funding and I will keep you posted. From my experience with the department and interviews, MALS seems to have a similar academic structure to a traditional masters program. I was just curious how it measured up reputation wise. I am a little disappointed to hear that the program has such high admit rates, but I don't think the extension school comparison is entirely correct. 2/3 admission vs. 100% is a pretty big difference! My potential track within MALS would require me to take more than half my classes in relevant departments of the college, like phoenix said. There may be a general track that doesn't have that requirement. I am a little hesitant now that I hear the reputation of the program is not so good (no offense to extension schools!). After I showed initial interest in MALS, I was recruited pretty heavily by the program and I have the impression that D is looking for students who want to publish. Maybe the program is getting stronger... I guess I will just see how funding and my other offers go and make a decision from there. Thanks again for your help everybody!

Does anyone have some insight into the reputation of the MALS program? Does the Dartmouth MALS program measure up to traditional terminal MA degrees?