QUESTIONS ON YOUR STUDY PLANS

• Why are you going to the US?
• What will you specialize in for your degree?
• What will be your major?
• Where did you go to school now?
• Who is your current employer? What do you do?
• Why are you planning to continue your education?
• Can you not continue your education in your home country?
• How will this study program relate to your past work or studies?

QUESTIONS ON YOUR UNIVERSITY CHOICE

• How many colleges did you apply to?
• How many schools did you get admitted to?
• How many schools rejected you?
• Have you been to the US before?
• Do you know your professors at that university? What are their names?
• What city is your school located in?'

QUESTIONS ON YOUR ACADEMIC ABILITY 

• What are your test scores (GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)?
• What was your previous GPA?
• How will you manage the cultural and educational differences in the US?
• How good is your English?
• Why do you want to pursue a degree in the US?
• Why not study in Canada, Australia or the UK?
• What do you know about US schools?
• Can I see your high school/college diploma?

QUESTIONS ON YOUR FINANCIAL STATUS

• What is your monthly income?
• What is your sponsor’s annual income?
• How do you plan to fund the entire duration of your education?
• How much does your school cost?
• How will you meet these expenses?
• Who is going to sponsor your education?
• What is your sponsor's occupation?
• How else will you cover the rest of your costs?
• Do you have a copy of your bank statements?
• Did you get offered a scholarship at your school?
• Can I see your tax returns?

QUESTIONS ON YOUR POST GRADUATION PLANS

• Do you have relatives or friends currently in the US?
• What are your plans post-graduation?
• Do you have a job or career in mind after you graduate
• Do you plan on returning back to your home country?
• What are your plans after graduation?
• Are you sure you won't stay in the US?
• Will you continue to work for your current employer after you graduate?