How to answer "Why did you choose this University"? | Ex-Visa Officer shares their insights

We often get asked how to answer certain questions at the F-1 visa interview. People are always wondering what the Visa Officer will think about the University they have chosen. Former Visa Officer shares his insights on this question.
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[@RuGun-zo1ne]

I got admission from Webster University. My visa interview's after 2 weeks. Wish me luck. Pray for me 🙏🛐

[@noahaschalew2733]

Do You pass

[@Solo_Survivor5982]

How was your interview?

[@mr.padeyboy]

Please share your experience

[@StameringGuy]

Mine was webster

[@SyedaafreenRuqsaar-sk5tt]

Mine is also webster

[@kusumlata9385]

I just want to thank you. I got F1 visa just by watching your videos and following your tips. I have 7 years of working experience and got visa on the first attempt. You are doing excellent work.

[@gayazbasha4548]

Did you got the visa approved?

[@gayazbasha4548]

I request you to help me out if possible, i have an interview in this month

[@kusumlata9385]

I am not an expert but they are. Just follow their tips and even you can also take their help for preparation.

[@fiazali6983]

How to explain about work experience.. do they ask multiple questions about your work experience.

[@birhanuzinabu2572]

Hi

[@fantastica2473]

I got admission from Colorado State University. Thanks Ben. I had many personal reasons but your video helped me to organize them and hopefully present them wll to VO. I like Colorado, Texas, south western states because of their culture, weather. Because they are less populous. I had a friend in the University and that was my first introduction to it. And I like the program on a personal level because it is about social change.

[@olutonnie3550]

Pls give me d clue to and did question Why do you want to study in the US Why did you chose the school?

[@bottomless_pit]

I've been admitted to Ms. in applied economics in university of Cincinnati in Ohio,I also have a TA offer.

[@mirriamsakala5975]

You are the best Ben.

[@raduioanpopa6795]

Hope that you are doing great! I have just been denied for the 2nd time this year for my F-1 visa renewal for continuing graduate studies (I have one more year to finish). Could you please answer the following question? Is there an issue if my sponsor is an American resident? My GPA is over 3.7, I had all the documents, I provided the correct information to the officer and my attitude was positive throughout the interviews. Thank you for your consideration!

[@mostafasameer_usalife]

Hi Ben; it’s good to see you. My visa got rejected in may. I have a fully funded Ph.d. offer but couldn’t able to convince V.O.

[@pearlpendybless6653]

Thanks a lot sir. You’ve answered my question finally

[@kotapatiswaraj06]

Hey ! I had my visa interview today and got the same question. I answered according to your suggestions and boom ! My visa got approved. Keep the great Work ! Thanks ❤

[@laibazulfiqar1846]

Really

[@asadoripov8661]

What was your asnwer ?

[@kotapatiswaraj06]

@@asadoripov8661 I told him I attended a welcome event which the college organized and it gave a really good impression. Also the weather is similar to that of my city. The VO was really convinced just by this answer and approved my visa 😊

[@HarpreetSingh-jd5op]

​@@kotapatiswaraj06hi bro can you help me by providing your answers ppdf which made during visa interview

[@datascientist7802]

Hi sir, thank you for all your advice. I need to ask a question, I had my DV interview and got approved, a week later the officer moved me to 221(g) administrative processing and request me to submit my resume. My question is that what do you think the reason of being adjudicated to 221g case , and is submitting an affidavit of support could help speed up my case processing (they didn't ask for it). You reply is really appreciated. Thank you

[@majortvds]

My best friend recommended the school to me. He graduated from the same school in 2021 and he is currently in Ghana, working with the Ghana Volta River Authority(GVRA) as a senior engineering consultant. He told me positive things about the school. I also did my personal research and got to know that they offer strong practical lab training in the field I want to study. Sir, is this answer ok for my interview?

[@saiprakashreddyblog4700]

Hi sir. How are you. I am following ur channa for a long time but ur team is posting mostly about f1 visa. Why not j1 visa. Please make a video on it. It is my request. Many students like me are waiting for it. We will be waiting for your video

[@ruthmjean3937]

Great answer👏👏

[@noormohammed3111]

Sir thank you very much its help me a lot

[@adebalqadhi3486]

I really like this helpful topic. And I have other question that my family and I had a DV visa interview with the consular, actually were six family members parents and four kids. The consular give us the visas except my son 16 years old put his visa under administrative processing without giving any reason. So what I have to do and how long this process will take?

[@re1axation]

University of Illinois at Chicago

[@sharathbabu2841]

Sir please start a live q and a session

[@abdulrauf6352]

Please sir do a video on ( why do you choose this program. Especially doctor of pharmacy)

[@eyobeabate6030]

Hi Ben, i am re-applying for an f1 student visa to go to Ensign College found in Salt lake city, Utah ? As much information as you always intend to give on your videos to people like me, i would love to ask a couple of more tips from you. I promise you the college is one of the best in Utah and church owned school..

[@mengotagbor1729]

Hello dear

[@mengotagbor1729]

Did you succed.. I am going to Utah tech university (Dixie state)

[@rozitasalehian183]

Hello dear Ben.Thank you for your useful tips.I would like to know that if i say that my sister teaches in this university and she recommended me that it has the high-profile professor, Do you think is it a good idea?

[@godwincodm555]

Mr. Ben, I got admitted to two universities, and I chose Murray State University, which was one of the universities I got admitted to, my personal reason for choosing the university is that the university is located in a conducive environment, their fees are affordable, based on my own research about the school, they have a good ground on Information Technology because they have a good track record, so this is my personal reason for choosing the school. I will be grateful Mr. Ben if I get a reply from you.

[@solomonsmith4512]

I also chose Murray state university because a family friend finished from the university now back to Nigeria for NYSC

[@godwincodm555]

@@solomonsmith4512 so where you admitted to the school

[@cookie8129]

I also got admitted in murray state university....... And my embassy interview is on 30 October..... Pray for me....🙏

[@farrukhotajonov1130]

@@cookie8129 hello how was your interview?

[@sharirerkabir9759]

I also get i20 from Murray state university... If you can suggest anything why you chose this university... It will be great

[@soltimahesh]

My Vi is on april 23rd. Wish me a good luck guys💚🇺🇸

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck!

[@euniceboateng3601]

Hi BEN I will be going for my interview in 3weeks time. I got admission from Anna Maria College to read Pre law

[@manlikeJ]

I went for an interview last month and was denied. Not because I didn't have funds. I had it and in excess via a scholarship. But the wicked VO never gave me a chance to explain anything as to how I got the scholarship. I'm sure he was so hell bent on denying me. I just wonder why a lot of VOs behave so irrationally. Now my plans have been thwarted, no near date for another interview, my start date is next month and every plan I have has been ruined all because of one jealous VO that sees everything bad in a foreigner getting a scholarship from the US.

[@currentlysituation9472]

Thank you so much for your support

[@praveenpulukuri5601]

Hello, Sir. could you please tell me about your course?

[@favourjustin1218]

I’m guessing you are Nigerian

[@manlikeJ]

@@favourjustin1218 yes I am

[@favourjustin1218]

@@manlikeJ I’m going for mine on the third please wish me luck 🍀 😅

[@jeninamaecorpuz3122]

Hi Ben, is graduation date matter when taking up a j1 visa? Like if your graduated 2017 downwards your more on denial?

[@hourebande1583]

Thanks so much I got my visa approved

[@rimmybhagat9293]

Plz share ur answer about why this uni?? And USA and course?? Pls

[@moromohammed9869]

Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@ashutoshyadav4016]

Hii sir, how can we contact with you as I am applying for January intake and I need proper interview guidances and support

[@ajinkyajoshi6513]

Wichita state university, M.sc in Engineering and operations management. but recently got rejected at Mumbai consulate.

[@michellesvlog808]

I got admission in Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois.

[@drraghavs241]

Thank you sir

[@AkashdeepSingh-ve7bc]

I got the i-20 of California Miramar university city in BBA program

[@saraladhamala864]

Ysu and I've interview tomorrow ❤️

[@NOORAY-zo5xt]

Thank you 😊❤

[@devarajgowda6943]

Sir please make a live q and a session

[@judithakpoghiran6116]

Please how do we get a private conversation on how to follow up our visa. We where denied today. From Nigeria. Thank you as we wait for response

[@travelwithsnig9616]

Hello please reply if i got a f1 visa stamp . But couldn't deffer before current class start date but if possible university gives me new i20 with new sevis do i need to a new visa stamp again or i can go with the old one

[@yamayiahaaronsunday6060]

Please sir I got admitted to St. Cloud state university in Saint Cloud, Minnesota USA and I was denied my first time but I’m still hoping to try my try my luck again

[@tothepointttp8450]

I want to ask how we can give proof of funds by our parents....do we show land valuation certificate, or CA Certificate as proof of funding.???....

[@nirmallimbachiya3616]

Hello sir, I change my university so how should answer for the question of why you change your university?

[@rajibsworld1102]

What will be good and proper answer sir?

[@amanuelheboro8504]

Hi Ben, thank you for your videos. I am accepted to Catholic university of America and Am preparing for the interview I have left only 7days. What is your advice to me? What highlights do you have about this school.

[@claudiustormu1441]

Were you granted a visa?

[@alexagyena6660]

Hi Argo, I had my F1 denied in a foreign country though there wasn't any interaction but one question which I did my best to answer. The VO said i should apply in my home country. What could be the problem ? If I reapply in the same country, what can I say when asked about why I was denied

[@saidakhrorturgunpulatov]

which country, bro?

[@alexagyena6660]

@@saidakhrorturgunpulatov Germany

[@gameboysmith393]

@@alexagyena6660 Alex I think u were an asylum seeker there that's why, pls do not discourage others who leave abroad from applying

[@zaddymalik9566]

How about trine university sir ?? I went with trine university last month… but unfortunately I didn’t got my visa and visa officer only ask about future plan.. so Trine university is perfect for General MBA..?? Please sir guide me..

[@mytalent14]

Good Day,can you make a visa for B1/B2 not just on f1 visaes

[@pearlpendybless6653]

I’m planning on going to Boise Idaho

[@surafelemiru81]

thank u sir .

[@oluwasegungbore3023]

Does the school you apply send your CV to the visa office for CAS?

[@kingsleynduka4941]

i got my form i 20 at Eastern illinois university spring semester 2023..But us embassy at abuja is short down

[@natividadvargas5157]

Hi Sir! I have an interview this month. Last 2021 I was denied a B1/ B2 Visa interview. I want to ask you how to answer if they ask Why in our application we want to take vacation for 3 month?

[@durdyesenov7813]

Hi, I am U.K gradute and I am planning to study MBA in USA yet I did not obtain toefl ot ielts the fact that I have studied in english speaking country, so how would I justify if VO asks?

[@Bottluisa]

Can you make a video about the visa interview waiver?

[@emmanuelebo4025]

Yeshiva University, NY, Ms Biotechnology Scholarship $15k Mpower int'l students loan $30k Family $4k Out of the only 4 Universities in US that combines both Biotech research and Biotech management, Yeshiva curriculum gives more room for electives such that I can easily fine-tune the program to suit my career objectives

[@vaidi865]

Bro are u currently doing this program?

[@emmanuelebo4025]

@@vaidi865 not yet, I will be going for my interview soon so I can start this fall

[@vaidi865]

@@emmanuelebo4025 all the best bro. 👍..ping me when done. 👍 Need some guidance for biotech 2023.. tnx bro.

[@emmanuelebo4025]

@@vaidi865 thanks Man, will keep you posted👍👍

[@fatimachowdhury9871]

Hi, I got an i20 from Iglobal University, which is now Washington University of science and Technology. Can I say that I choose this University bcz there are lot of Bangladeshi students & that's why i Won't get homesickness? Is there any problem with this?

[@11eth95]

I have applied for truman state uni...

[@faizanmultani6582]

I have one doubt sir, recently i got refusal in my first attempt, so my doubt is i have 2 i20s so in my next interview can i change my university, if i change then what reason should i give for my university change

[@user-yd7px4np5c]

Is it ok to say that you chose this uni beachside you could get the highest scholarship ?

[@samuelkinuthia4125]

Then tell me why this visa officer denied me immediately I told him I choose the school because the place has similar weather to my home country, he even looked at me with a strange face and said"you chose this place because of the weather" and immediately told me I don't qualify for the visa.

[@Idrisativities]

I think that wasn't reason enough. One could have studied in his or her hometown.

[@dremgirlnehadreagirlneha9360]

Dear consultant Can you answer me how should i prepare for b2 visa interview

[@carnyx7912]

My interview's on January 5th...Who knows your wishing of luck and blessings can get me a visa

[@fikiralelign1603]

how was it ?i hope you succeed

[@rakeshrao-lj9hn]

hello, sir i got an I 20 from concordia university wisconsin mequon. so, i need u r help to prepare this answer

[@foodvlogger7101]

My university is Arkansas University Jonesboro

[@mrmrsraizada9124]

I have applied to westcliff university

[@cynthiaronnie9526]

I’m going to NORTHER ARIZONA UNIVERSITY… For computer science

[@oluwafemitoluwalope1792]

well, ive got an admission into the University of Louisville. bachelor's program. I've veen denied twice and Im planning to attend another tomorrow. pls what do i do. ive been watching your videos. I hope Im given the visa this time. I hope so.

[@sethboateng164]

how dd it go

[@shehryaranjum5859]

going to American National University

[@ebrimalogic5267]

Got my 1.20 at Wisconsin my appointment is in 20 days any tips will be really appreciated

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck! We have a bunch of videos on the F1 visa, so we encourage you to check them out on our channel

[@viralvideos450]

Please share your review on uticaa University

[@user-mv1fq3nr8h]

Hi Officer, i got my i20 for Hofstra university, i would like to know if its a good college

[@envisandhu5719]

Hi Ben,,could u plz provide me a solid answer of why to study bachelor in economics in University of South Carolina,USA????? Plz I request uuu

[@MuhammadIsmail-js2ck]

Hey i got my i20 from Indiana Tech and have an interviewe this 19th dec and my teacher recommended me this university cause he himself is graduated from the same university.

[@abduljalalkhan465]

How did your interview go?

[@MuhammadIsmail-js2ck]

@@abduljalalkhan465 Refused buddy 🙄 Now applied for UK

[@abduljalalkhan465]

@@MuhammadIsmail-js2ck Oh sad to hear that, can you share your interview experience please?

[@MuhammadIsmail-js2ck]

@@abduljalalkhan465 i was recently interviewed and a guy next to me in the que was refused but he argued with the visa officer for a long time and when it came to me the visa officer just left the counter and started walking around the lobby and was trying to calm down, and finally she came back to the window I personally greet her but she didn't answer my greetings and asked me for i20 and passport and when I passed that she thrown it back and said remove the rubber band then i removed the rubber band and she barely look into my i20 and passport and kept aside and then asked me which university you're going to? i answered and then she asked me another question why this university i was in the middle of my answer she just gave me the yellow Chet and handover my passport and i20 and refused my visa, i am just wondering that i was the victim who faced the consequences for someone else's behavior, it was totally unethical how she come up with this conclusion, she should not mix up her emotions and profession, thousands of students are rejected without any reason. what i assumed there is no authentication everything depends upon visa officer's mood and luck.

[@user-ho6ep4lq6t]

Hello Officer, I have got admission on Pathawy programe (MBA) because of my insufficient english proficency score. Is Pathway a barrier for me to get visa..

[@currentlysituation9472]

And why this program I really ask this questions couse I have interview soon please I need your help

[@rasuljoy5224]

I have applied Trine university and got accepted

[@sanaimaliha4614]

Hello, if you get the notification then pls reply. I've also applied in Trine Uni. What's the best answer for - why you choose this University? Pls help me. My interview is very soon.

[@eftekharhussain8493]

Why USA?why not others country? What is the best answer of this question?

[@anamulhaque6800]

How did you find this University? Plz ans me...🙏 How i ans in my interview?

[@robertchrist4859]

University of lincoln in Oakland

[@khalidahmed6621]

Concordia university

[@ntakur2429]

Hi Ben, can I attend the F-1 interview if I am still in my 8th semester if I got my I-20?

[@dineshangural893]

Hello dear i got admission at university of north america, Fairfax Virginia. Could you please help me with some points to satisfy visa officer?

[@black_aurat]

Hi, I've got letter from NYIT and got denied by VO. He actually asked me several questions and then after a pause of few seconds he said im sorry. I don't know the reason actually. Its so heartbreaking

[@ranaibrar43]

You must applied through a consultant

[@black_aurat]

@@ranaibrar43 No, why did you say that?

[@ranaibrar43]

@@black_aurat because it is a consultant fvrt uni in pakistan

[@black_aurat]

@@ranaibrar43 i dont know about it.

[@DET_study_786k]

​@@ranaibrar43I'm also from Pakistan I have applied in Harrisburg university of science and technology help me

[@cryptotechtried-n-tested6156]

I am planning to apply with Atlantis University. Can you suggest me any ideas about the college?

[@naomidanso7291]

Hello Mr. Ben, I know you had mentioned in another video that its not a good idea to attend a community college, but my reason is for choosing a community college is the smaller class sizes, the opportunity to be taught by faculty members rather than TA's in big schools and the ability to interact with the professors and receive close attention and support like what i received in high school for the first 2 years and then later transition into a 4 year institution at the time I will feel more accustomed to life in the US and college lifestyle. What do you think ofmy reason?

[@drishti3117]

Same , when is your interview?

[@currentlysituation9472]

I really like this short video which focus particularly question further more I wish to ask for why us? What you should say if your sponsor is your uncle and

[@shannakiganda3181]

Ben talked about that question, why us and he said the answer should be about you like e.g. don't say the us has the best universities in da the whole world coz every one will say the same.check in the argo shorts videos and see it Then if yr uncle is yr sponsor talk about his job fully wat he does and how much he earns don't just say my uncle is sponsoring my education and keep quite , it's not enough explanation coz they want to know wat he does and how salary still wen you go back to the videos you will find the answer coz they talked about it.Ben and mandy

[@currentlysituation9472]

Thank you so much hope am going to answer this correctly and I want also to ask an other favor when they ask why you join school again after some years what will I answer Clearly am going to pursue mu bachelor but I pursued my high school in 2015 this will not couse visa danie

[@shannakiganda3181]

@@currentlysituation9472 okay, after 2015 wat have you been doing inbetween l mean 2015 and 2022 this is wat they want to know maybe you have been working which is good l mean then explain it say maybe l studied abc and then got a job been working for this period and l always had a dream of a bachelor's now that l have saved enough money l want to ressume and acquire it

[@shannakiganda3181]

To bring you up to speed talk about yr own situation as you may be you wanted to upgrade for this bachelor's after 2015 by then you didn't have the money yet and decided to work a bit then ow you have it that is why now you want to do it.go through their shorts , videos you will find alot of answers in there especially Ben and Mandy and wish you luck

[@currentlysituation9472]

Thank you so much

[@STEVEDEE1286]

Kent state university

[@bhola1040]

Sir, community college regarding solve the queries

[@imranhossain3669]

University of Bridgeport, MBA in Management programme.. Got refused August 4, 2022.... 😭...

[@Babubro]

Yes 😊

[@bis3837]

I just accepted in South Dakota university and I got my I-20 I went to embassy and I got rejected I have an appointment next month but I didn’t no what to do what to say 😢

[@ArgoSocial]

We are sorry to hear about the rejection. We recommend you book a consultation with Argo on our website www.argovisa.com

[@fraolzee9732]

did you got accepted

[@SaifulIslam-pg4sv]

I intend to study in Arkansas State University.

[@krbempires]

CMU central Michigan university Is this a good university

[@jallowmomodousaidou6354]

Can now b1b2 visitor visa apply for job in the USA

[@rakibulalamin9365]

I’m going to Cleveland State University in Ohio. What can be a very good reason Sir ben?

[@caltontwase3171]

meet too..I'm going to this university

[@rakibulalamin9365]

@@caltontwase3171 WOW..Amazing! This intake? And got visa?

[@lifestylegrowth1345]

Tell me sir the Miramar university is good. Because my friend last week going interview but officer ask why this university And my friend give answer but in 5 sec rejected 😢

[@akibtalat]

Sir, hope you are doing well, I got my I-20 from Normandale Community College for an Associate Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management and my interview date is 25/07/2022, will you advise me with something that I can prepare!

[@morotimebude5597]

hello, good luck on your interview and please tell me how it goes

[@emonthereddevil9173]

Why Edmonds College? How can i answer this question?

[@thehostbiz5951]

National louis university pls help me what to say

[@SagarSharma-jd5iz]

Webster university USA ... I am applying ..

[@lawrence435]

Am going to Eastern Michigan University 😊

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats! Good luck at your interview

[@asadurrahmantanim]

Sir i applied MNSU at mankato.please tell me something about it?