Visa Experience updated

by Chetan

Profile:

Btech in Electrical and Electronics

CGPA: 8.2/10

Work experience: 2.5 yrs

GRE: 311

TOEFL: 106

Six Sigma Green belt

Visa experience:

Consulate : Hyderabad

Course: MS in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University: University of Michigan

Counter: 19

Status: Approved

My appointment was scheduled at 11.00 am. I reached the venue before time

After exchanging the initial greetings, the VO who was approx in her mid thirties started with the interview process

VO: Which universities did u apply to and why University of Michigan?

A: I applied to 4 universities, Apart from Michigan, I applied to four other institutes, Georgia institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, Penn State University, and Carnegie Mellon University

VO: Did u get into Pennsylvania State? and why did you choose University of Michigan?

A: Yes, I got an admit offer from PSU too. In total, I received 4 admits and one rejection

I chose University of Michigan firstly because of its ranking and public university profile. The electrical and electronics course is considered best among its peers.

VO: What is your work experience?

A: I have work experience of three years in a firm that made electrical appliances. I worked as a system engineer

VO: How are you funding your education?

A: I have some of my own savings and my father is also contributing. I have also taken a loan of 20L from Incred (Non banking financial company)

VO: What is the occupation of your parents?

A: My father works at BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals limited) and my mother is a teacher in a government school

VO: Ok, your visa is approved.

PS: personal advice …Keep the answers to the point, precise. Do not give generic answers

All the best