本文由芝士圈首席文书官Andrew Daum（牛津大学PPE）撰写，芝士圈CEO黄宇人 热心翻译（特此感谢）。

Q：

I have several research experiences, but sometimes it is too complex to explain all of them in detail, how can I balance them?

我有过几次研究经历，但有时很难把它们都详细解释清楚，我该如何平衡它们呢?

A：

I assume you mean to explain them in your PS or SoP?

我想你的意思是在你的PS或SOP中解释它们?

I think the key thing to know is that you PS or SoP does not need to contain all the details of all your experiences; use the resume for that!

我认为一个关键概念是你的PS或SOP不需要包含你所有经历的所有细节，很多经历可以展示在简历上面。

In the statement, think about why you’re seeking to explain complex things. Stating complex things is not in—in itself—particularly valuable. What is valuable is what the things you’re seeking to convey say about you.

在写个人陈述时，想想你为什么要解释复杂的事情。叙述复杂的事情本身并没有特别的价值。有价值的是你想要传达的关于你的信息。

I suggest therefore you re-orientate your approach: Think about what you need to convey to the program you’re applying to. What are they interested in?

因此，我建议你重新定位你的方法:想想你需要向你申请的项目传达什么信息。他们对什么感兴趣？

What will impress them? What will show them you’ll succeed on their program? Then think about which aspects of your experiences best demonstrate, illustrate, support, PROVE these things. That’s a better place to start writing.

什么会给他们留下深刻印象?什么可以向他们证明你会在项目中取得成功？然后想想你的经历中哪些方面最能展示、强调、支持和证明这些。这恐怕才是一个比较好的出发点开始写作。