1. What is the purpose of the trip or Which University?
-->To pursue Masters in in USA at University of <>
Answer to this question will lead to other questions -> Program/ Scores/ Admits
2. Why this university / Why is this your first choice?
-->Program offered by the University is good and is a match to my area of Interest
-->University has a good curriculum/ Course options in my specialization
-->Projects / Research going on in the university
3. How many universities did you apply to?
-->I have applied to <>
-->It’s not advisable to mention just 1 or 2 Universities. That shows you are not serious about Masters in USA.
4. Which Program are you applying for ? What’s the Scope/ Application of the program?
-->I am planning for a Masters in with a specialization in
-->Prepare for a simple application/ example where your field can be applied
-->Additionally, Prepare to explain the Scope or basic definition of your field (Eg : What’s VLSI ? )
5. Why USA? Or why do you plan to do Masters?
-->Its mainly because of the Education System and international exposure
-->More Courses which are practical oriented
-->Better Career Opportunities : Better job chances in INDIA after finishing Masters
6. What are your GRE / TOEFL score? / ACADEMICS
-->Speak of you better score first of GRE / TOEFL
-->If Academics/ Scores are low BE / BTECH : Accept the mistake and say that you did not concentrate well or Say you had some personal commitments, passion for sports, Health issues
but speak some thing. Don’t be clam for this question.
7. Who is sponsoring your studies?
-->I am being sponsored by my parents/father who is working as <>
-->If you have Loan additionally, please mention it (after speaking about Income and Savings)
-->Mention if you have any additional funds from the school; this can be a lengthy answer
8. Sponsors / What does your father/mother do? / His/her Income?
-->Job Title. Speak the title Clearly with the years of Service he/ she has
-->Mention Clearly the Annual Income / Annual Family Income/Savings
-->Retired / VR / Say my father/mother worked for 25 years and presently consultant/ freelancer :
Mention the portfolio Clearly
-->Business / Self employed - explain complete details
Other Questions
-->Do you have relatives in the USA?
o Personal Decision. Our Suggestion, unless you have your parents and own
brother/sister in US, answer is NO. Don’t need to mention aunts, uncles and other
relatives unless you are seeking their financial support.
o Note : You can seek financial support for VISA from your relatives in USA by getting a “I-134 Affidavit of Support” form signed by them.
-->Brother/Sister : If Your brother is in the USA and is a student; say he has financial support from
University and is not dependent on my family funds

9.What are your plans after graduation?
--> Come back to India and work for a good firm, own business, need to support family,personal commitments.
10.Why is your GRE score low?
--> Never be calm. Speak some thing, I tried but could not get more than that
--> Had Examinations at the time
--> Couple not concentrate on my bachelors and GRE/Toefl at same time
11.Why are you changing your stream to MS in CS? ( for students shifting their Major)
--> Interest, Passion in field of CS, throw some technical points.
--> Exposure to CS during my Bachelors
-->My Engineering project was related to using Software and thus grew interest towards computer science / passion
12.You look like a potential (immigrant) or I don’t think you will come back to India.
--> This question is to test your level of confidence, be aggressive and not soft. Say I plan to come back to India after my Masters.

$$ What does a Visa Officer look in you?
-->Confidence
-->Capable of financing your education (very imp thng..)
-->Academic Excellence (AE)
-->Strong ties to India

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