怎样开始应付PS写作-7

[BruceLeeds] Greenlight. I don't think the extra activities are significant, if that was your question.

[xdz] Prof: A good matching is always emphasized in PhD application. But as an undergraduate, many students don't have such matching and just have general interest in specific major (including many research directions). How should these students express their intention? Thank you.

[BruceLeeds] Intention should be expressed with as many specific experiences as possible.

[cfyue] As one graduate, what he/she does is not very broad, so what should I mention about my research work? Are there some rules?

[iceccn] Dear Prof, I want to ask a question about application, I want to apply for economics or statistic, and finance, but my research work done is not worthwhile by now. How can I put them in my P.S. more powerful? Or should I do something on purpose and then make my P.S. more presentable? Thank you :)

[BruceLeeds] I mentioned that the American system of ed. is flexible. That also means that it is OK to not know exactly what you want to pursue, at least up to the Ph.D. Education is a process of exploration and the reader is going to understand that. Demonstrate your varied interests in your writing. Suggest possibilities of investigation. Tell the reader that you look forward to exploring many areas and the advice of the teachers. Not for Ph.D. unless it is a special case.

[xdz] Prof, in application to PhD programs (engineering), how do readers evaluate one's social practice, say experience in student unions, clubs, Red Cross community, etc.? Thank you.

[BruceLeeds] Irrelevant in my opinion (question immediately above).

[ladybug] Prof Bruce, I am applying for PhD in computer science. Should I talk about my work experience as a programmer for 1 year?

[Gracei] So you mean the working experience is quite important?