Interview Preparation

An interview is always stressful though the candidate has gone through numerous interviews. However, it is the most powerful step for the confirmation of student visa approval abroad. Don’t be anxious as experience is always different. To be well prepared for the interview addressing all concerns of the VISA officer is crucial. The officer can ask you multiple questions to know you and your interests and objectives, so by being prepared, you can enjoy the process and can open the door for steeping a new country.

Interview Tips:

Prepare the interview question that could be asked in advance.
Gather all your documents that are needed for the interview.
Know about your course contents.
Be courteous, friendly, and polite throughout your interview.
Be ready for any questions as they are asked intending to know about your skills and IQ.
Go through the website and handbook of your chosen university.
Be confident and prove you are the best about yourself.
The interview can be long, so make yourself comfortable.
Give brief and clear, and be thoughtful in your answers.
Be clear about your plans for the future after the completion of your subject.
Enjoy the interview.

Day of your interview:

Dress nicely. Though a suit is not compulsory, it will be more respectful if you wear clean, and neat clothes as your first impression must be good.
Be on time for the interview as they will serve you based on first-come, first-served. Early appointments are usually the best.
Go alone as the interview is for you only.
Bring some water, a book or a snack as the waits can be long, make yourself comfortable.

What does the interviewer want?

Your capability and motivation of living up to the demands of the course.

• Your financial capabilities of managing all the expenses that are needed for your study.

Testing Phase:

Brush up your grammar and your speaking skills, if your language is not a strong point for you. You must be able to convince your interviewer that you are competent enough to study in a foreign country.

Honest Responses

Get your thoughts straight, and don’t lie anything during your interview, as they already have your documents.
Be prepared for the questions like:

o Why not study in Nepal?

o Why you chose the destination country?

You must answer without any hesitation if the interviewer asks you about the reason for choosing the specific country.
Be sure about your financial plan as you may face questions about your financial status.
They are not looking for a parrot, so be clear with your objective, and be thoughtful.
Be confident, and don’t fidget around the desk or look nervous, and don’t argue with the officer.