20 common USA student (F1) visa interview Questions and Answers: ๐บ๐ธ
QUESTION 1: Why do you wish to study in the USA?
The VO knows but they ask this question because they want to make sure your intentions for studying in the US are genuine enough, or if you just picked the country because you wanted to travel out (japa๐โโ๏ธ).
The VO knows but they ask this question because they want to make sure your intentions for studying in the US are genuine enough, or if you just picked the country because you wanted to travel out (japa๐โโ๏ธ).
This is your chance to prove that a study in the US is important to your growth, education and career wise; that this country is the only country that can offer you these things.
Sample Answer:
I want to study in the US, because it is one of the most popular study destinations for higher education amongst foreign students, and it has some of the best universities in the world.
I want to study in the US, because it is one of the most popular study destinations for higher education amongst foreign students, and it has some of the best universities in the world.
Universities in America support their international students, they have a flexible education system, are culturally diverse, have high-ranking programs, and give students the opportunity to study and work as well.
Another reason I want to study in your country is because, US has a diverse student community, and I would love to connect with other students from all over the world, and to also improve my English speaking skills.
QUESTION 2: Why did you choose the course you are applying for?
Here, the interviewer wants to know what inspired you to select the discipline you chose to major in, and most importantly if it is aligned to your career goals.
Here, the interviewer wants to know what inspired you to select the discipline you chose to major in, and most importantly if it is aligned to your career goals.
Sample Answer:
I am passionate about studying (insert course), and I would love to expand my knowledge of it. In my country, we do not have many experts in this field, but I believe that what I learned during my studies would help me improve the existing systems in my country..
I am passionate about studying (insert course), and I would love to expand my knowledge of it. In my country, we do not have many experts in this field, but I believe that what I learned during my studies would help me improve the existing systems in my country..
..and equip me to stand out as well. Furthermore, this field is new in my country and as such there is a shortage of experts in it. This will help me establish a career once I come home.
QUESTION 3: Why have you decided to go to school now, instead of starting a career?
The interviewer wants to know why you wish to further your education instead of taking a career path.
The interviewer wants to know why you wish to further your education instead of taking a career path.
Sample Answer:
I wish to further my education because the course I have chosen for my graduate studies will enhance my knowledge about the career I am in. I believe that the program I am applying to study in will provide me with the know-how I need to excel in my career path.
I wish to further my education because the course I have chosen for my graduate studies will enhance my knowledge about the career I am in. I believe that the program I am applying to study in will provide me with the know-how I need to excel in my career path.
QUESTION 4: How many universities did you apply to before you got accepted and why?
Whatever knowledge you gathered when you were researching schools this is the time to use it.
Whatever knowledge you gathered when you were researching schools this is the time to use it.
Sample Answer:
Before I got accepted to study at MIT, I also applied to Harvard University, and New York University. I chose these schools, because during my research, they proved to be the best universities in the world that offer an undergraduate program on Robotics Engineering
Before I got accepted to study at MIT, I also applied to Harvard University, and New York University. I chose these schools, because during my research, they proved to be the best universities in the world that offer an undergraduate program on Robotics Engineering
QUESTION 5: Which universities did you apply to? What are their names?
Sample Answer:
I narrowed down my search to the best schools which were a good fit for my career path and had the best provisions for my program. I applied to Duke University & University of California
Sample Answer:
I narrowed down my search to the best schools which were a good fit for my career path and had the best provisions for my program. I applied to Duke University & University of California
QUESTION 6: Did you get accepted by all the universities?
Sample Answer:
- Yes I got accepted to all the universities.
- No, I did not get accepted to all the universities.
Sample Answer:
- Yes I got accepted to all the universities.
- No, I did not get accepted to all the universities.
QUESTION 7: Which schools rejected you and why?
Sample Answer:
Of all the schools I applied for, I was rejected by Duke University and University of California. My rejection was due to the fact that they didnโt find me a good fit for their program.
Sample Answer:
Of all the schools I applied for, I was rejected by Duke University and University of California. My rejection was due to the fact that they didnโt find me a good fit for their program.
QUESTION 8: Why donโt you want to study in your home country?
Sample Answer:
Yes, my country is reputed globally for having a reasonable educational system, yet it cannot be compared with that of the USA.
Sample Answer:
Yes, my country is reputed globally for having a reasonable educational system, yet it cannot be compared with that of the USA.
The US is home to the majority of the high-ranking universities in the world and obtaining a degree from one of those world-class institutions is a feat I hope to achieve one day.
Additionally, the field of study I wish to major in is not taught in my country (only use if applicable to your case), and when it comes to course structure, facilities, and faculty, the schools in the US have more advantages than the schools in mine.
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