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Jaydeep Sangani is applying for a Master's in Data Science at DePaul University, citing the advanced curriculum and industry relevance as key reasons for choosing the US over India. He has a clear career goal to work as a Data Scientist in India after gaining experience in the US, and he has secured financial support through his father's savings and an education loan. Additionally, he has received a $7500 scholarship from DePaul University to support his studies.

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Jaydeep Sangani is applying for a Master's in Data Science at DePaul University, citing the advanced curriculum and industry relevance as key reasons for choosing the US over India. He has a clear career goal to work as a Data Scientist in India after gaining experience in the US, and he has secured financial support through his father's savings and an education loan. Additionally, he has received a $7500 scholarship from DePaul University to support his studies.

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Visa Interview Draft - Jaydeep Sangani

1) Why do you want to study in the USA?


Officer, I chose to study Data Science in the USA, because US has been the pioneer in this field, so I would get the best exposure
possible. Also, universities in the US, offer advanced and industry relevant courses so I believe it will be a great learning
experience for me.

2) Which program have you applied for?


I have applied for Masters in Data Science at DePaul University.

3) Is similar program available in India?


Well officer, I did research for universities in India but this program is not very widely offered. Also, the curriculum offered
by Indian universities is not very advanced and Industry oriented, so I believe US is the best place for me to
study Data Science

4) Why don’t you continue your higher education in India?


Officer, as per my experience in undergraduates, I believe the curriculum in India is more theoritical and USA I believe will get
chance to have better exposure.

5) What is the scope of your course?


Data Science has a wide scope with opportunities in industries like IT, finance, healthcare, and retail, with high demand for
skilled professionals globally.

6) What are the subjects that you are going to study?


I am looking forward to subjects like Machine Learning, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Statistical Modeling, and Data
Visualization.

7) When did you complete your undergraduate course?


I completed my undergraduate course in June, 2024.

8) Tell me something about your academic project (in undergraduate)


My undergraduate project involved developing a predictive model by using programming tools like Jupiter Notebook. The aim
was to cater the customers by providing them analysis of investment schemes offered by different banks and help make
informed decisions.

9) Do you have any work experience?


I do not have formal work experience yet because i have just completed my undergraduate program.

10) Why do you want to study this program?


Officer, I have already studied subjects like Data visualisation, statistical Data analytics and Data Mining in my undergrad. I’m
passionate about working with data and solving real-world problems, and this program will help me develop the skills required
to excel in the field of Data Science.

11) How many universities did you apply to?


I applied to four universities: DePaul University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Montclair State University, and New York
Institute of Technology.

12) What are your reasons to choose this specific university?


Out of all the admits I had, DePaul was the best choice because it offers a designated track in Computational Methods, which is
precisely my area of interest. Moreover, Depauls Centre of Data Science is one of its kind facility and it provides best
opportunities for research and industry collaberations.

13) What is the annual tuition fee of your program?


The annual tuition fee is around $30500.

14) What are your future career plans?


After completing my program, I plan to work as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst in India, mainly focusing on using advanced data
models and machine learning techniques to provide actionable insights to businesses in various industries and help me make
efficient strategies.

15) How will you manage your accommodation?


I will book my accomodation from India itself after I get my visa approval

16) What is the course start date?


The course starts on 4th Jan,2025

17) Can you mention the name of some professors from this university?
I will be studying under highly qualified professors like Stephanie Besser, Eli Brown and Thiru Ramaraj.

18) How will you manage your finance?


My father is sponsoring my higher education with his savings of 45 Lakhs and apart from that I have secured an education loan
from worth INR 35 lakhs from HDFC Credila.

19) Have you applied for an education loan?


I have secured an education loan from worth INR 35 lakhs from HDFC Credila.

20) Who is sponsoring your higher education?


My father is sponsoring my higher education with his savings of 45 Lakhs and apart from that I have secured an education loan
from worth INR 35 lakhs from HDFC Credila.

21) What is your sponsor’s occupation and his annual income?


My father is a businessman and he runs a manufacturing unit of automobile components in Rajkot. And his annual income is
around ….. lakhs.

22) Do you intend to work in the USA?


My ultimate goals is to come back and work in India, however, just to get to know the industry in the US and get some work
experience I might also apply for internship in the US during OPT.

23) Do you have any relatives in the US?


No I don’t have any relatives in US.

24) Why do you think I should approve your visa?


Officer, believe I have a clear educational and career goal, the necessary financial support. I am a genuine student with a good
academic history and I am really looking forward for my masters in the US.

25) Have you received any scholarship from the university?


Yes, I have received a $7500 scholarship from DePaul University to support my studies in the MS in Data Science program.

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