University Name: University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Major: MS Bioinformatics

Term: Fall-2009

VISA Interview:

VO: How did you find the university?

ME: I googled for good universities offering Bioinfo course. Contacted USP alumni through face book and orkut and got more information about the university.

VO: What kind of jobs do you get?

ME: Bioinformatics analysts, Food testing programmer, Bioinfo technicians etc

VO: What kind of company’s .Examples.

ME: GVK Bio, Ocimum biosolutions, TCS life science wing etc..

VO: Academic percentage

ME:80.2%

VO: Arrears

ME: Nil

VO: Financial background

ME: Liquid cash: Annual income of parents+ Bank balance+ Bank loan+ Fixed deposits

Immovable assets: Land + House etc…

Advices for students who are planning for VISA:

1. Be confident

2. Use simple terms and avoid complex terms like research.

3. Good English fluency and well dressed.

4. Speak politely and be audible

5. Neatly organize your files for the interview.

What’s Most important to get VISA :

Give Point to point answers confidently and speak politely with a warm smile.