I know less about the masters realm. Ironically, I think Ph.D. programs care less because they can use the candidacy qualifying exams to weed people out after t

I know less about the masters realm. Ironically, I think Ph.D. programs care less because they can use the candidacy qualifying exams to weed people out after they've been in the program. I still believe your best bet is to do something you can present to them, effectively starting your masters before you get there.