Why did you choose
to Study in USA/UK/CANADA…..?
Q: Why did you choose to study in US? / Why you
want to pursue your degree from US?
A: Academic experience from a US university is
highly valued around the world. Also, US universities offer excellent research
opportunities through many assistant-ship programs. On top of that, having
global exposure tremendously helps to advance my career.
Q: What do you know about American universities?
/ Why study in US, why not UK or Canada?
A: American universities are well known for their
quality of education and research opportunities. Their programs are well
designed with equal importance on theoretical knowledge along with strong
practical skills.
Q: What will be your specialization in MS? / What
will be your major in MS?
A: Answer appropriately (eg: I will be majoring
in Computer Science)
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: Answer appropriately (eg: I will return back
to Homeland and would like to work as Software Developer)
Q: Are you sure you will be coming back to
Homeland after studies? / Will you be coming back to Homeland after graduation?
A: Yes! Homeland has great opportunities in the
field of my study. The advance degree I will be pursuing from US will be a
great asset in advancing my career here in Homeland.
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Q: Have you been to the States before? / Have you
ever been outside Homeland?
A: No! I have never been outside Homeland.
Q: Can I see your Bachelor’s diploma?
A: Sure! (Provide the diploma)
Q: What was your major in undergrad? / What was
your concentration in Bachelor’s?
A: Answer appropriately (eg: I did Bachelor’s in
computer science)
Q: When and from which university did you
graduate?
A: I graduated in XXXX(year) from XYZ university
Q: Can I see your mark sheets/transcripts?
A: Sure! (Give office your transcripts/mark sheets)
Q: Do you have your GRE/TOEFL/IELTS/GMAT score
reports?
A: Yes! (Provide the originals)
Q: What all universities did you apply?
A: Answer appropriately (eg: I applied to 3
universities)
Q: Which universities did you get admission?
A: Answer appropriately (eg: I got admission from
all 3 universities)
Q: Which university is going to?
A: Answer appropriately
Q: Did you get any scholarship?
A: Answer accordingly (eg: Yes! I was awarded X
dollars scholarship)
Visa
Interview Experience
Q: Can you tell me some good things about this
university?
A: I have interacted with few current students
who are pursuing their Masters at this University. They advised it’s one of the
Universities that offer great research opportunities in the field I will be
studying and on top of that, it has outstanding faculty.
Q: Did you contact any professors from that
university?
A: Yes! I did speak with couple professors. I
inquire about their course curriculum
Q: Do you happen to remember those professors
names?
A: Name couple of professors
Q: Do you happen to know about the city you will
be going?
A: Know about the place (e.g: I heard
Houston weather is very much similar to Home land weather. So that definitely
helps me to get adjusted to it pretty quickly).
Q: Do you have family in the US?
A: I do not have any family
Q: Do you have friends in US?
A: Yes! I do have couple friends
Q: What is your father?
A: Answer appropriately
Q: Do you have siblings?
A: Answer appropriately
Q: Who is sponsoring your studies?
A: Answer appropriately (eg: My father is
sponsoring my education)
Q: What is your father’s income?
A: Answer appropriately
Q: Can I see tax returns?
A: Sure! (provide the documents)
Q: Can I see Bank Statements/Passbook?
A: Sure (provide the documents)
Q: Did you take any loans?
A: Answer appropriately (If yes, give the officer
your loan approval letter)
Q: Where do your parents live?
A: Answer appropriately
Additional questions for those
who are currently working and going for MS in US
Q: Who is your currently employer?
A: I am currently working for ABC company.
Q: What is your role and responsibilities?
A: I work as a System Analyst. I design, develop,
and test applications for the clients (Answer appropriately)
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Q: Since how long you have been working for this
company?
A: I have been working here for X years
Q: How much is your salary?
A: Answer appropriately
Q: How big is this company? (Number of employees)
A: It has about X employees
Q: Well, your current employer’s sounds strongly
established, why do you want to leave?
A: In this highly competitive world, having
global exposure through abroad studies is important in advancing my career and
it also, enhances my ability to work with different cultures.