Thank you for your message and your interest in the XXX program. You seem to have very good credentials and I would like to invite you to apply to the XXXprogram. I am cc-ing XXX on this message. She handles the applications to the program and she will assist you if you have any questions about the application process.
Your stated research interests are close to mine and if admitted into the program, I will be happy to supervise your thesis or to recommend someone else. Please note that my research is qualitative in nature, and I invite you to read some of my published research. If you would like additional information, feel free to contact me by email or at phone number XXX.
感觉这个导师说话口气相对较好,但是留了很大的余地。
一:你首先要被录取,这个貌似他不能决定或者暂时不愿意确定,所以暂时只是鼓励你申请。
二:你要在他最喜欢的那几个学生里面,I will be happy to supervise your thesis or to recommend someone else,后半句的意思我感觉是他给自己留了余地,如果他今年生源质量好的话,他就不一定要你了。
总体的感觉是这个教授看好你,但是目前他不能下决心要你,毕竟现在为时尚早。
这种情况下我建议你更积极主动点,多去看看他的文章,和他讨论他文章中的一些比较有意义的论题。让他看到你的诚意和潜力,最终决定要你。Good luck.