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Dr. Wen-Ben Jone researching in high speed VLSI circuit testing, Dr Carla Prudy, Dr. Fred Beyette.
3)What is VLSI?
It stands for Very Large Scale Integration. It involves integrating or “joining” many small components
into one using digital logic to facilitate easier and cheaper production of electronics goods.
I wanted to take a break before I started studying an intense curriculum. Also, the jobs I would hope to
get with just a bachelor’s degree would be software analyst jobs, which would be of no help in achieving
my long term goals. So I just decided to brush up on my Undergraduate subjects and read about the
curriculum I wished to study. (Mention some book names:
My father has been working in this field for over 30 years, so he introduced me to electronics sice I was
very young. Hence I decided to pursue this field for my graduation.
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. UC was founded in 1819,
and has an annual enrollment of over 40,000 students, making it one of the 100 largest universities in
the U.S. It offers over 300 degree granting programs. The university has been recognized by campus
planners and architects as one of the most distinguished campus settings in the world..
According to you.
10)You have sisters and brothers and how do you think your sponsor will pay for your education?
Mention about your brother/sisters having low fees or having scholarships, something of the sort.
Having worked here for ## years, I now feel that for better career prospects, I need specialized practical
training and research exposure. Hence I have decided to pursue an MS for further career development.
The US is at the cutting edge of electronics research. Though Canada and Germany are excellent places
to study, they cannot compare to the US in the likes of research exposure available. Hence I chose the
US.
The US is a technologically very advanced country and it has the infrastructure to enable research,
keeping them at the cutting edge of technology. The people there are very friendly and In look forward
to make some good friends there.
United states education follows the credit system(explain about credits). Also, there is as much
weightage given to practical education as to theoretical education, which is not the case in India.
I have the kind of profile that they were looking for and hence they have provided me with a
scholarship.
It is a policy of the other universities in my list not to provide funding to MS students as funding is only
reserved for PhD students.
18)Tell about your achievements?
Explain.
Tell some negative traits of yours like sometimes being overcommitted, overconfident.
I would like to be working as an R&D specialist at a leading MNC in the Bangalore/Hyderabad region
where lots of big companies like Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, TI etc have recently set up research Hubs.
22)If you have changed your field of specialization (for e.g. if you are BE Mechanical and opting for MS in
Computer Science) then what brought about the change?
Explain.
23)What steps have you taken to ensure that you will be able to perform well in the new field you wish
to change to?
During my UG, I had taken courses related to ## specialization. I have also done ## course, hence I will
not have a problem coping during my MS.
The Universities I have applied to have a policy to not fund MS students directly from the start, and only
PhD students gain funding with admission.
Ans. Sir, this University has excellent courses and very good faculty in the electronics department. There
is lots of quality research going on there, and they have also provided me with a scholarship.
Ans. Electronics is a vast field. Currently, I hold a bachelor’s degree, which is a good base, but
specialized study and research exposure is important for good career growth.
Ans. Masters Education in India lays more emphasis on the theoretical study rather than practical, hence
a Master’s degree from India does not really help in fulfilling the career goals of a person like me. Indian
Universities do not have enough facilities to support students in their research, whereas US Universities
have sound infrastructure to support students to gain both the theoretical as well as practical
knowledge. Moreover, the courses in India are not flexible as in US.
Ans There is huge scope in the field of VLSI especially in India, where the research potential is just being
realized. Many big companies have set up research centers here and I wish to complete my MS and
secure a good job in any one of these.
Ans. I have 4 admits and 4 rejects: San Diego state University, San Jose State University, Illinois Institute
of Technology, and rejects are North Carolina State University, Arizona State University, University of
Massachusetts Amherst and University of Florida at Gainesville.
Ans. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst would have been my top choice because of the
excellent course there.
Ans. 1330/114
34) What are your grades like?
Ans. Sir, We have a percentage system, and I scored 62.4% overall. / I scored a little less in theory
subjects, but I did well during my practical classes, seminars and projects. Also scored well on the GRE
quants, so I believe I will be able to successfully complete the MS course in the USA.
Ans. Yes Sir, I had 1 backlog during 4th semester. It was a theoretical subject which is not related to my
graduate field of study.
Ans. To pursue my Masters in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
Ans. Sir, my father is supporting me for my higher education. I have also got a bank loan sanctioned for
10 lakhs.
Ans. No.
42) Your brother/sister is studying too. How will your parents support both of you?
Ans. Yes my younger sister studies Somaiya College. Her fees is only 1000 rupees per year i.e. $25 per
year. So my parents will not have a problem funding her.
Ans. For Engineers quant score is given more consideration and I have 800/800 in quant. Also, I have
scored 114 in the TOEFL which shows my English proficiency.
Ans. In India the research potential in my field is just being realized. Many big companies have set up
research centers here and I wish to complete my MS and secure a good job in any one of these.
46) Do you intend to come back? Or What if you are offered a job in US?
Ans. The electronics market in India lacks skilled manpower unlike the USA, and I believe I have a better
chance of growth after returning to India.
48) How many time s have u attended VISA interview before this? IS this your first time?
Ans. University of Cincinnati is a public research university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It
is a tier one university founded in 1819. It has been recognized by campus planners and architects as
one of the most distinguished campus settings in the world.
Ans. I came to know about the University through internet and email exchanges with the seniors.
51) Supposing you meet someone in the US whom you like, would you consider marrying her?
Ans. Absolutely not sir. Right now, my main goal is to complete my master’s degree and establish my
career. Also, I come from a traditional Hindu family and will marry a girl my mother chooses.
Ans. I have no plans to work while studying. I want to complete the course as early as possible.
54) Even in this condition of economic recession, you want to go US. Why?
Ans. I am going there for studies and I want to return back after my studies. So, economic recession in
US doesn't affect me.
Ans. Although ### also has good courses, I am much more interested in the research work going on at
the University of Cincinnati and thus I have decided to attend it.
Ans. My parents have been saving for my studies for about 10 years now.
Ans. I have got a loan of 10 lakh rupees sanctioned from the bank. My family’s annual income is 10.75
lakhs per annum. Other than this we also have enough savings to support the family. Hence finance will
never be a problem.
Ans. My parents would be paying me around 16.5 lakhs. Remaining amount would be paid via bank loan.
61) Why does the passbook have only 1 page filled? How long have you had this account ???
Ans. As this bank is near to my house my father opened an account here. I also got my educational loan
sanctioned from this bank. Since all our future transactions for my studies abroad will take place from
this bank, my father transferred money from his other accounts to this account.
Ans. 8
64)What are the annual expenses of your course? What’s the tuition fee? Living expenses?
65) You look like Potential immigrants (OR) I dont think you will come back to India
Ans.I am from a well-to do family and money is not at all essential for me. The only thing I lack is
Masters degree from a reputed university which will make me a better professional. As far as
opportunity is concerned, many large Companies are turning towards India for their research needs. So I
am certain that with my degree I will get an equivalent opportunity and pay packet in India.
66) Won’t there be any problems within the family if your father spends most of his savings for your
education purpose only? How can you justify this?
Ans. Ours is a close knit and educated family and all member of my family understand the essence of
good education for one’s career growth.
67) Are you going to use up all your fathers savings? So do you think he is going to spend all his hard
earned money?
Ans. No Sir. I would be using only half of my father’s savings. The remaining half of the finance for
studies will be taken care by the bank loan.
68) Who is going to pay for such an expensive course? Isn’t this an expensive course to afford?
Ans. I have got a bank loan approved for 10 lakhs and my father will sponsor me for the remaining
amount from his savings. It’s an affordable course considering my financial background and we look at it
as an investment. I can reap rich dividends from this course for rest of my life.
No. My sponsors are financially strong and they do not need funds from me.
Ans. I have shown sufficient funds required for my MS and I have shown strong intent to return to India
so I don’t see why u will reject my visa.
71) Have ever made any trips abroad. Have you ever been to foreign country? Have you ever been
outside India anywhere? So you have never been to America?
Ans. Explain.
Ans. Yes they are. They are educated and they know very well that a MS is very important for my career
growth
76) Do you have any relative in US? If so..What are they doing ??
Ans. No.
Ans. Location was never in my mind when I chose universities where I have to apply, its just a sheer co-
incidence that 2 of these universities were in CA.
78) Do you have any immovable property here? Land? Do u have any lands?
Ans. Yes sir, my parents own a house, a shop and 2 residential plots.
79) What is ur opinion about USA? What is the thing you like best in America? What kind of good things
do you know about America?
Ans. USA is a highly developed country. People there are very friendly and helping. Education and
research is at its best in USA. A degree from an US university is globally recognized as the academic
standards are very high there.
80) How can u adjust with a new environment? Do you have any problem in language, living there and
studying?
Ans. Americans are very friendly and helpful. They will never let you feel that you are a foreigner. It is
very easy to adjust with them. So I do not think I will have any problem in mixing with them
82) How did you prepare yourself for this interview? Did u join any yahoo group to help u with the
interview preparation? Why did you take help from educational consultants? Did you go to some
consultant?
Ans. I talked to a couple of my friends who had given the interview previously. Then, I collected all my
documents as mentioned in VFS site and now I am in front of you.
84) If need arises do you have anyone in U.S. who could give you US. $?
Ans. No
86) What sort of companies will take you? Who is going to hire you? So for what kind of companies do u
want to work ? Where all you can work?
Ans. There are many companies that have set up research centers in India and are looking for the type
of qualifications that I am going to pursue.
88) What would be your salary after coming to India? How much salary are you expecting?
Ans. Explain
89) With the kind of salaries you are offered there, why will you come back? How much do you expect to
get? How much pay are u expecting in INDIA
Ans. MNCs like ## are paying ## lakhs per annum to candidates with the right qualification.
90). Do you think these companies will hire you for that much money?
Ans. Yes. Electronics research is a highly sophisticated job and compensation package for such jobs is
highly rewarding.
Ans. No
92) How can u adjust with the extreme weather (cold) climate in US
Ans. I think weather should not be a problem for me as my body gets accustomed to new climate easily.
94) The documents you have produced r highly questionable. Your documents are faked
Ans. Sir all of them are genuine and they have been signed by authorized signatories [Here a smile is a
must]
Ans. I am going there for studies, and since my stay in US is for 2 years only so I don’t think I will get time
to freak around.
96) Why don't u shift to #### ? It’s a very good university. Will u shift?
Ans. No. I think University of Cincinnati is the best university for Electronics Engg. for someone with
profile as mine.
I have tried my best to fulfill all the requirements to get a visa. With the kind of academic and financial
background that I have, I never thought that such a question would ever arise.
Ans. Sir , In my opinion, I have a strong educational and financial background and a genuine reason to go
to US. My profile is good enough for pursuing Masters' in USA and an admit from an university like
UCinn is a testimony to that. I have tried my best to fulfill all the requirements to get a visa. So, I expect
a visa from you.