USA F1 Questions

Q: How many universities did you apply for? Q: Which universities (both admits and rejects) did you apply to? Q: Which universities accepted you? Q: Why did you choose a specific university? Q: Why do you want to study in the USA? Q: Where did you receive your bachelor’s degree from? Q: What is your Undergraduate GPA/Percentage? Q: Can you tell me some details about your university? Q: Can you mention the names of some professors? Q: Have you ever been to the U.S.? Q: How can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies? Q: Why do you wish to study in the U.S. and not in India? Q: Could you please show me your GRE/TOEFL scorecard? Q: What will you do after completing MS? Q: What are your plans after graduation? Q: Do you know anyone in the USA or at your university? Q: What do you plan to study at the university? Q: What will you do if your visa is rejected? Q: Will you come back to home during summers? Q: What will you do after coming back home? Q: (If you have changed the field of specialization, e.g., you have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and are going for a master’s in computer science) Why do you want to change your major? Q: What steps have you taken to ensure that you will be able to perform well in the new field you wish to change to? Q: Why do you think the university is giving a scholarship to you? Q: (If you are currently working) Why are you leaving your current job? Q: (If you are going for higher studies after working for some time) Can I see your work experience certificate(s)? Q: Did you receive any scholarships? Q: Why haven’t you received any scholarship? Q: Have you received any loans? Q: Do you have any relatives in the USA? Q: Who is sponsoring you? Q: What does your father do? Q: What is your father’s annual income? Does he pay income tax? Q: How many brothers and sisters do you have? Q: Are your parents retired? If yes, how will they pay for your education expenses? Q: Could you please show me the passbook or bank statements? Q: Where did your siblings/parents complete their studies? Q: You have xx brothers and sisters, so if your parents’ savings are for all of them, how will they finance you? Q: Where do your parents live (if they live in the USA)? Q: How will you finance your education funds for 2 years or 3 years? (Generally, you have to prove that you can fund the first year of your education, but we suggest that you be prepared for this question). Q: Do you have a brother/sister, or any other relative, already at this university? Q: What is your specialization? Q: How will your study in the U.S. be helpful to you in your home country after you come back?