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General Questions

1) Why are you going to USA?

I’m going USA to pursue my bachelor’s of science in Computer Science as I
am admitted at Caldwell University at Caldwell, New Jersey [120 Bloomfield Avenue,
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006]

2) Why USA?
USA has maximum resources to teach computer science due to the availability of
updated technology and offers enough research opportunities. Hence, choosing USA as
study destinations sharpens me theoretically as well as practically; so, I’ll be prepared to
deal with real-world applications.

3) Why not same course in Nepal?

As Nepal is developing country it has limited resources to teach technical subjects.
Moreover, technology is evolving at very high pace and my country is unable to
update curriculum with the pace of evolution of tech. Meanwhile, we are now global
citizens and competition is increasing day-by-day. Hence, I had to look for
convenient degree.

4) What is your future plan?

I am planning to specialize in the field of Cyber security and after getting degree I’ll
return back to Nepal and work in a prestigious IT companies such as
InfoDevelopers, Cotiviti and so on as they’ll certainly value my degree from an
American university. After few years of experience I’m planning open my own IT firm
and generate employment in Nepal.

5) Do you plan to return back after you studies in USA?

I see my career in Nepal as technology over here is just in a beginning phase of
enhancement and market in Nepal will definitely demand huge number of tech
professionals. So, I’ll return back right after graduation.

6) What are you planning to do during your summer vacation?

During summer, I’m planning return back to Nepal to meet with my friends and family
for maybe 1 or 2 weeks and on the rest of the holiday period I’ll participate in
research program offered by my university relating to my specialization. I’m planning
to try playing baseball as well because I’ve heard a lot about it and it is similar to my
favorite game: Cricket.

7) Are you planning to work in USA after your graduation for experience?
No, I’m planning to return back to Nepal and gather experiences instead because
exposing into the market where I see my future early will assist me for my career
growth.
 8) How much is the total cost of your education including tuition, living expenses
and other cost?
My total annual cost of education is $15560 on which extra $1000-1500
miscellaneous cost might add annually. [Tuition: $4970, Estimated Living Expenses:
7000, Health insurance and books: $3590]

9) If you plan to leave off-campus do you have accommodation arranged?

I’ve planned to start arrangement after visa approval and there is my family friend’s
son, pursuing his graduation, to assist me to arrange accommodation.

10) How will you handle cultural difference in the US?

I’m planning to make as many friends as I can and also planning to participate in a
few university student forum and clubs to expose myself in a US culture.

11) How do you plan to cope-up with home sickness?

I’ll stay connected with my friends and families via audio and video calls and I’ll
return to my home country for few weeks to meet with them during holidays and
breaks.

12) What will you do in your spare time while studying in US?
I am planning to participate in a University Student’s Forum during my spare time
and except that I’ve interest to learn to play Base Ball as well; so, if I get opportunity I’ll
definitely not miss it.

13) Are you planning to apply for optional practical training or curricular practical
training?
No, [reference in no. 7]

14) What ties do you have to your home country that will ensure your return after
completing your studies?
I see a lot of scope for tech professionals here in Nepal. I’m interested to do business
in Nepali market after a few years by opening my own IT firm. And, it is not a difficult
task for me to analyze Nepali market because I was born and grew up here and I can
understand the psychology of people over here. Moreover, all my family and friends
resides in Nepal.

15) How does studying in the US benefit your home country?

Technology in Nepal is just in a beginning phase of enhancement. With the evolution
of technology businesses will definitely face security breaches. In fact, many companies
are already facing it. My contribution would be to solve these issues. Also, I’m planning
to open my own IT firm after certain year of experience and generate employment.

16) What are your expectations from studying in the US?

I expect quality and interactive education with enough research opportunities from
studying in US.
17) What will you do if I reject your visa today? or why should I issue you your visa?
I’ve crystal clear intention to go to US to study and return back after graduation and
my parents are able to fund my education. Even If you reject my visa today I’ll work on
myself next time and present myself better next time.

18) What do you know about the state you are going to?
New Jersey is famous for its nice beaches, busy roads, yummy food and different
cultures. It gets cold with snow in winter and warm with humidity in summer.

Questions Related to University and Course

1) Can you provide a brief summary of your intended program of study?

I want to pursue bachelors of Science in computer science at Caldwell University at
Caldwell, New Jersey and I’m planning to specialize in the field of Cyber Security.

2) Why not Bachelor in Cyber Security instead of Computer Science?

I believe that doing bachelor in Cyber security instead of Computer Science will limit
me. Technology is evolving at very high pace and I must have an overall knowledge to
become a successful cyber security analyst.

3) How is Computer Science related to your career goal?

Bachelors in Computer Science elevates technical knowledge that cyber security
analyst must have such as Cyber Security defense strategy, Compliance, Secure
Coding, Cryptography, Network security skill which will aid me to achieve my goal.

4) Why this university?

Caldwell university offer dedicated career track for cyber security with latest subjects
such as cyber security defense and compliance, it exposes students in different
research program relating to the field of specialization. This will help me to update my
profile which creates a lot of opportunities after returning back to Nepal. Also, this
university offers good amount of scholarship which covers almost 90% of my tuition fee.

5) How did you know about this university?

I’ve heard about this university through webinars conducted by different international
agencies later on I researched about this university on Google and find out that it can be
best for me to achieve my goals.

6) What do you know about the faculty of Computer Science in this university?
The CS faculty has very intellectual panel of professors. I’ve read journals published
by some of them. I was really impressed by the professor Vlad Veksler. He is a Rutgers
graduate and has many researches published on Cyber Security such as Network
privacy, Data Security which perfectly aligns with what I want to learn.
7) How many universities have you applied to and how have you short listed them?
I’ve applied to other three universities. [EIU, MSSU, McNeese, CDU] (2 accepted, 2
pending); [reference on no. 5]

8) Why this course?

As, I want to become a cyber security analyst this major will help me gain crucial
skills such as Cyber Security defense strategy, secure coding, Network Security,
cryptography and so on. I am keen on Computer Science and because of emerging
scope on this field I’m choosing this major. I took Computer Science as my major
subject in high school as well; so, I want to further specialize in this subject

9) Have you been awarded any scholarships or financial aid?

Yes, I’ve been awarded scholarships worth $33500 annually, which covers nearly
90% of my tuition fees.

10) Do you plan to pursue additional education in the US after completing your current
program?
No officer, after completion of my studies I’m planning to return back to Nepal and
work for few years. After few years of experience, I will acquire the rest of my education
according to the expertise I feel I lack in my field of work.

11) Why this university? Why this course? (if asked at once)
I want to become a cyber security analyst and this university offers a dedicated
career track for cyber security with latest subjects like Cyber Security Defense and
Compliance. While this major elevates technical knowledge like cryptography, Network
security which a Cyber Security Analyst must have.

Questions Related to Academic History and Background

1) When did you pass out and what were you doing since then?
I’ve graduated in August, 2023 after that I was preparing for IELTS and SAT. Also,
I’ve travelled few places in Nepal and in rest of the time I learned C programming
language primarily.

2) How proficient are you in English?

I’m proficient English speaker. I can read, write, speak and understand English
language.

3) How did you prepare for the IELTS, SAT or any other test?
I prepared for IELTS and SAT on my own watching YouTube videos. [IELTS:
FasTrackIELTS, AcademicEnglishHelp, Asad Yaqub IELTS] [SAT: Hayden Rhodea
SAT, Strategic Test Prep]
7) What is your academic background?
I’ve just completed my high school with major subjects like Physics, Math, Chemistry
and Computer Science. I scored 3.60 GPA on a scale of 4. I want to further specialize in
Computer science.

9) What ECAs have you been involved in?

During my school days I’ve actively participated in community services and
volunteering, I was president of school’s environment club. I’ve participated in different
Oratory competitions, General Knowledge and so on.

Questions Related to Sponsors, Finances and Family Background.

1) Who are your sponsors?

2) How are they going to sponsor your education?
3) What is your family annual income?
4) Who are in your family?
5) What is the profession of your sponsors?
6) Do they have any properties?
7) Do they have any mobile funds?
8) What is the profession of your sponsors?
9) Do you have any siblings? If yes what do they do?
10) Do you have your relatives in US?

[Think on your own]