Be crisp with the answers

Be crisp with the answers. When he asks why this univ? dont go on explaining with too many technical terms. He may be an arts grad or a psychology or a political science grad. Explain in words that he can understand!

Which University
To those going to not so good univs; VOs dont care where we are going. They are just there to make sure that we atleast know why we chose that univ. I have come across terms like visa rating for so and so univ. Trust me, theres nothing like that! If its not a ranked univ, expect some grilling and prepare accordingly. Search for USPs of the univ or course there. We deserve visa. This is not a professional job interview where youd be tested on the subject matter. These are questions even a 10th standard guy can answer casually. So dont lose your sleep over it. Let us break this hype. When we do that, automatically the anxiety, tension, euphoria surrounding will vanish. ATB!
Next, for the question related to finance documents, make sure you know the source of each funds in the bank statement. VO will ask about transactions, only if they feel something might be wrong in the finance documents.

WHY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA? Q.1) Why do you wish to study in USA?
I want to study in US because I want to get international exposure. I am interested in studying at HULT, where students from more than 80 nationalities are admitted, the kind of interaction they bring in.

Q.2) What if you get a US degree here, would you like to go to US again for higher Studies?
Getting only a degree is not my interest. I am more interested in learning things about new people, new cultures.

Q.3) What is the purpose of your trip?

Study MBA in USA.

I have been working for the past 5 years now. I always wanted to augment my knowledge in marketing, finance and general management and move on the business side of the IT industry. I think this is the best time to pursue my goals as I have the valuable industry experience and good academic background to support me as well.

Q.5) Have you ever been to US?

YES. In June 2008

ABOUT INSTITUTE/UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Q.6) Which university are you planning to go to?

HULT International Business School in San Francisco.

Q.7) Can you tell me some details about your university?

HULT is steadily growing graduate business school with 5 campuses (Boston, London, San Francisco, Dubai and Shanghai). It was started by acquiring the Arthur D. Little School of Management in 2003.
It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). It offers courses like 1 year MBA, Executive MBA, Masters in International Business, Master of Finance, and Masters of International Marketing. The teaching pedagogy adopted was different from other business schools because it emphasized "action learning" applying classroom theory in the real world. This methodology was honed over 40 years and is central to Hult's pioneering approach to practical business education today. Over 80% of the professors have real world experience with global growth companies. Prof. Patrick Courtin, teaches negotiations, has been CEO of many hi-tech companies. Dr. Hitendra Patel, chairman of LEAP program has worked at Motorola and Monitor group.

Financial Times ranks Hult #1 in international experience, #5 in international business, and #61 in MBA programs globally http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-rankings-2011.

Q.8) Why have you chosen Hult?

Since I want to get into Business Development after my Masters, I would be dealing with international clients. If I have prior knowledge of their style of doing business, their culture, I would be able attract good business. Also, I will build contacts that would be useful forever. HULT gives me an opportunity of global rotation where I can spend up to 12 weeks at any other campus. No other university gives this experience. Others have an exchange program where you go into a new system but here at HULT, we get a seamless experience.

San Francisco is the home to lot of technology firms. We have visiting faculty from these companies that give real time insights to challenges faced by them. These experiences will be useful to me when I return back to India and join an IT company myself. In the past Steve Wosniak and Jimmy Wales have spoken at the school. I am interested in a Masters with people from all over the world and HULT provides this interaction due to the amount of foreign people (80 countries) that take the course. The places where Hult has campus (Dubai, London and Shangai other than USA). It has a rotation option for the final modules where I can go to any other campus or stay at mine. Q) Why only HULT and not any other university? Over 80% of the professors have real world experience with global growth companies. Prof. Patrick Courtin, teaches negotiations, has been CEO of many hitech companies. Dr. Hitendra Patel, chairman of LEAP program has worked at Motorola and Monitor group. Action Project helps us to apply theoretical concepts to practice. We solve a real time problem of a Fortune 500 company and present the solution of C level executive. No other school gives this kind of high level access.

Q.9) Can you tell me the location of the university/college?

1355 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111

Q.10) How did you find about it?

I heard about it from my friends who are alumni of HULT. Then I searched more about it on the internet. I mailed the International Programs Coordinator who then detailed me on rest of the things.

Q.11) How many universities did you apply for? (Both admits and rejects)
Two universities:- SDA Bocconi in Italy(R) and HULT in USA (A).

Q.12) Can you mention the names of some professors?

Patrick Courtin for Negotiations, PhD from Columbia University CEO of high tech firms Hitendra Patel for Action Project, MBA from Kellogg School of Management Owner of six patents. Author of 101 Innovation Breakthroughs, worked at Motorola Viktoria Dalko for Finance, PhD from University of Pennsylvania Chief of Staff of the Budget, Tax and Finance Committee of the Hungarian Parliament. Partha Anbil for Global Management, MBA MIT Sloan 20 yrs experience in Life sciences, Principal at KPMG. Lawrence Louie for Accounting and Finance founder of Alibris, MBA from Stanford George Kastner for Management Practices Chairman of REDITUS

Q.13) Did you receive any scholarships?

YES

ABOUT YOUR COURSE Q.14) What course are you going for?
MBA

Q.15) Why did you select this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?
I have been working on the technical side of the IT industry. I want to go on the managerial or business development side. For that I need knowledge of finance, marketing, global management etc. MBA is the best tool, since I have 5 years work ex, I can relate to theoretical concepts taught in class.

Q.17) What is the course structure & contents?

It is divided in 5 modules. Foundations till end September. Sept Jan :Module A, Financial Mgmgt, International Accounting Jan- Apr: Module B, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Operations Management May Jun: Module C, Campus Rotation Jun Aug: Module D, Action Project Certificate Programs: Finance, Innovation.

Q.18) Why dont you do this course in your country?

I have places that will teach me theory but no practical. IIMA has 2 weeks of global immersion, IIMC does not have altogether.

Q. 21) Tell me your career plan like what will you be doing in 5 years?
Join business development and move up the ladder.

Q.22) What benefit will bring this course to you?

Expose me to theoretical and practical concepts of managing a business. Courses in Product Development and Marketing will help me in laying the foundation of the product and marketing research. Finance is a vital area of running an enterprise; courses in Corporate Finance will help me tackle the complex financial arrangements. Courses in Operations will enable me to manage everything under a single umbrella.

Q.23) What is the course commencement date? 30th August Q.24) What will be the total cost of per year? $94,150 Q.25) Where will you stay in US? North Beach Area( 5 mins), Nobb Hill area (9 mins)

SPONSOR AND FINANCIAL DETAILS Q.40) Have you got any Loans? Q.41) What are the sources of income of your sponsor? Private Service Q.42) What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies? Q.48) How much money is available for your stay in US? Q.50) How will you finance your education funds for 1 year? (Generally you have to prove that you can fund the first year of your education but we suggest that you be prepared with this answer). FUTURE PLANS (CAREER PROSPECTS) Q.51) What are you plans after completing your studies?
Come back to India and join a IT Services company in BD role

Q.52) Have you researched your career prospects? Yes Q.58) How can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies?

RELATIVES IN US Q.61) If the VISA officer asks why should I grant you VISA what should I answer?
I am applying for a non-immigrant visa for study in USA. I want to study and come back to India and join an IT services company. I am joining HULT for its curriculum and international exposure that would be helpful in my job later on.