求问SOP和PS的区别。。

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在申Umich时遇到的问题。。如下是官网给出的解释。。
Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose gives you an opportunity to tell us about yourself and your reasons for wishing to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at Michigan. You should tell us about your background, motivating influences that aroused your interest in statistics, and your career goals and objectives. If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program elsewhere, you should tell us why you wish to change institutions or degree programs.

Personal Statement
How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either plentiful or especially lacking, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. The statement will be read by the faculty members of the admissions committee.

但我有点不理解。。感觉PS 和SOP都要提到reflect the motives to graduate study,内容上有重叠呀。。写的时候同一件事写在俩essay里好么?而且这两个哪个需要concise一点呢?然后我看别的论坛有说PS可以随性一些提一些展现你这个人的经历。。可这种经历比如志愿者啊。。参加过演出啊啥的乱七八糟的虽然能体现你的性格。。但跟要读研的动机没关系呀觉得会跑题-。-
求解答。。
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