Ve37, PhD in Microbiology

Mumbai consulate 7:45

Montana State University

PhD in microbiology

TA and Tuition Waiver

Conversation

VO: Good morning. how r u?

ME: Fine.

VO: To which other unis did u apply?

ME: SUNY stoney brook, U Texas Austin, U cincinnati...

VO: (cut me short-did not want hear the names of other) How many admit?

ME: One

VO: Why other unis rejected u?

ME: This is due to large no. of applicant yet number of positions is

limited

VO: So?

ME: Competition might have created that scenario.

VO: Is it full scholarship or partial?

ME: Full sir. Amount mentioned in I-20 is for 9 credits. As a TA i can

waive 3 credits. Would u like to see letter from uni?

VO: No. Visa has been issued. u will get your passport in couple of days.