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[BruceLeeds] Between "showing my specific interest" and "convincing that I have a broad interest in my major------focus on what you love about what you have accomplished in your field so far.
[cfyue] I'm one graduate, and I want to apply PhD program, what should I mention much in my ps, the studying experience or the research experience, if I mention the research work too much , does that mean I will take more risk to get one offer, because one professor can reject me easily for the unmatchable research.
[BruceLeeds] cfyue: That is a tough one. Yes, if you say "I only want to study such and such," you're dead if they don't have it. As you know, fields are interconnected today, and it might be a good idea in this case to tell the reader that there are several aspects of a field that you would be interested in pursuing. If there is a specific area that you want to pursue, and the school does not have it, then don’t apply.
[BruceLeeds] If you are changing your major, give the reader a good reason. The American system is very flexible, but the reader will want to feel that you have purpose.
[bamboo] Prof: following up on Rachel's question, how could Chinese students get a good feel about how flexible the system is? Is it by looking at what is the required foundation for the new major... or...?
[BruceLeeds] By flexible I meant, in this instance, that you are allowed to change your mind about majors. Lots of lawyers in the US were English majors! I simply wanted to stress that the reader is going to attempt to judge your character to an extent, and you do not want to project to the reader the image of someone who changes his/her mind "too" frequently.
[greenlight2005] dear bruceleeds, I want to apply PhD in USA, but I've done too little work beyond my research and have never entered a campus party activity, how can I compensate that in my ps. My major is electronic engineering. Thanks. | 
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