Counter - 16
Token - E363
VO is a middle aged lady. 16th counter is little bit tougher rejected two people before me... so I was tensed.
VO: Come forward and give me your Passport.
Me: Sure ma'am, here it is... Good morning ma'am
VO: (no response... typing.... typing...) Which university?
Me: Wright State University
VO: GRE?
Me: 296
VO: UG percentage and any backlogs?
Me: 74 and 1 backlog. Cleared it in very next semester.
VO: What are your first sem subjects in MS?
Me: Fundamentals of VLSI, Fundamentals of EE, Mixed Signal Design... (VO interrupted)
VO: What is VSLI ?
Me: (wondered VSLI ? Ohhh, kk, VLSI) Ma'am it's all about how to make a design regarding electronics. I have VLSI subject in UG and I scored in 70%.
VO: Okay. What's your father?
Me: My father is landlord and we have mango farm... (interrupted)
VO: How much on mango farm?
Me: 4 lakhs ma'am
VO: It's expensive school man, it's not sufficient.
Me: (Actually we are into other businesses too. But she is not listening my word. I thought it was over and it's almost rejected. My voice was shivering...) Ma'am I have bank loan of 25 lakhs, savings of 8 lakhs... (interrupted)
VO: It's Okay and how much income do you earn?
Me: Ma'am, we have family income of 9 lakhs.
VO: That's what I am asking for! Your Visa has been approved!
Me: (I am frustrated. I thought 'why won't you listen to my word') Thank you ma'am, you made my day! (even without seeing her face)
Final word: If you are a tension party, please practice a lot and try to concentrate on how you are going to be benefited by the particular university in particular course.
GRE - 296
B.Tech - 74%
Backlogs - 1
University - Wright State University