Thanks for your expression of interest. You seem to have a good background in rehabilitation robotics and strong academic performance in general. I think you would probably do well in our graduate program. If you choose to apply to our program, I would be interested in talking with you by Skype to get a deeper understanding of your background and interests, and I would give your application consideration among the other potential candidates for research assistant positions that may become available in my lab next year.
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Let's plan to talk by Skype after you have completed your application to the graduate program. This will give me a chance to look at your background more completely so that we can have a more productive discussion.
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第一发套磁信发出去之后,导师回复第一栏,然后我很激动地回复问他什么时候有时间能面试,结果导师就回复第二栏,说让我先申请再面谈,请大家帮忙分析一下,导师这样做的目的是什么,我想他是不是在等看有没有更合适的学生,还是他想试探一下我是不是真的有诚意申请,难道他真的只是想从申请系统更多的了解我
老师的意思是:1. 先申请再和他SKYPE。2. 因为这样他可以通过申请材料更加全面地了解你的情况,skype会比较productive。3. 第一封邮件中“If you choose to apply to our program”应该也是这个意思。总结:如果聊了半天你却没申请的话教授的时间就浪费了,为了避免这种情况,他让你先提交申请。