模版套，求解读要求

Thanks for your interest in working with me.  I am always looking for new students.  Our admissions decisions are made by a committee and are competitive.  If you have a strong background I encourage you to apply.  Please write clearly about your plans for future research in your statement of purpose.

这老师表达的是不是就是：
1.我招学生，委员会制度，要求高
2.在ps里写清楚对未来研究的计划

但是我不懂啥叫plans for future research。。到老师实验室不是有老师安排任务嘛= =，该咋回？



补充内容 (2014-9-3 18:55):
. 1point 3acres SOP是要马上发给他还是申请的时候才提交啊？

我刚才才知道statement of purpose和ps不是一个东西啊。。。。