怎样开始应付PS写作-8

[bamboo] Gracei, that answer was in relation to ladybug's: she wants to apply for a PhD in CS and wants to know if she should talk about her one-year work experience as a programmer.

[Gracei] oh, ic, thx:)

[Rachel] Thanks, Prof. I expect to get a master degree in physics, now I’m applying for Electronic and Electrical Engineering. In my opinion, my current major is relatively theoretical, and I want to study more in applied major. Is that a proper reason for me to changing majors? May I say my interest is in appliance not in theory, but fundamental theoretical knowledge I've learned these years can help me greatly in the next learning of engineering.

[BruceLeeds] Saying that you want to switch to a more applied area is FINE. When you mention your past study, don't do what some students do: saying that they hated what they had been studying. Say something like, "Despite the fact that I learned a lot from....." See what I mean?

[iceccn] Dear Prof, is there any differences between the P.S. for master and for PhD? What should I pay more attention to if I apply for each one?

[BruceLeeds] Basically, as I mentioned, the Ph.D. application essay should be very focused. The master's less focused.

[bamboo] I have one very important question which I asked earlier :p I hope you could answer this one :)

[bamboo] Among the ps you read from international students, what are some of the top weak points you notice immediately? Just so we don’t repeat the same dumb mistakes :-

[Gracei] good question:)

[kimwin] yeah, we want to know that

[bamboo] Prof: before we end today's session, do you have anything to add as an advice to our applicants?

[bamboo] Thank you everyone, for participating and bringing your questions. We hope this session has been helpful to you. We will publish the chat log tomorrow on our website. You can visit the past chat logs we have on school application.

[bamboo] Prof: thanks a lot for being here with us today.

[BruceLeeds] Good night everyone! This was very enjoyable. We will do it again.

[bamboo] Prof, thanks again. Wishing u a very good labor day weekend. :)

[bamboo] BTW, Professor Leeds will be publishing a book on "how to write your PS".

[bamboo] We expect that book to be available for download in October from the inStudent website.

[ladybug] Where can we ask more questions?

[bamboo] We have a new forum where u can ask more questions!!! Feel free to check it out.

[bamboo] All: best wishes for your application!!!