When applying for studying in the United States, do you speak English or Chinese in the interview? What should I pay attention to?

Interviews for studying abroad are basically in English.

Precautions:

One: the materials are well prepared.

Before the interview, all visa materials, including passport, ID card, visa application form, photos and English scores, should be fully prepared. Note that in academic materials, the original academic degree, the original certificate in Chinese and English, and the original certificate in Chinese and English in transcripts must not be ignored.

If you apply for a master's degree, don't ignore the proof of work and income in the prepared work materials. For example, family and financial materials, proof of income, including family property, proof of spouse's income, and the original certificate of enterprise or company, don't ignore the original real estate license (oneself, parents or guarantor), and it is very important to prepare a deposit certificate that can pay for studying in the United States.

Two: pay attention to etiquette.

This is the visa officer's first impression of you, which should not be underestimated. When it's your turn, you should calm down and make a small gesture, and the visa officer's impression of you will be improved immediately: when the previous applicant leaves the counter without sorting out the information, you wait quietly one meter away. When the previous applicant left, the visa officer called your name, immediately raised his hand or nodded to indicate "ready", then quickly went to the counter and politely said hello to the visa officer. Don't rush in before the previous applicant leaves. China people are used to doing their best in a crowded living environment, while the United States and other western countries are very orderly.

Three: rapid response

Some candidates speak faster because they are nervous or want to express themselves too much. Don't worry, speak slowly. Because many applicants are not fluent in English and speak very fast, the visa officer doesn't know what you are talking about. At the same time, you should be quick. Don't ask the visa officer questions. You can't answer them after a long pause. When you don't hear the question clearly, you can politely ask the visa officer to say it again, and don't be indifferent.

IV. Voluntary submission of materials

When answering visa questions, you should take the initiative to submit proof materials. For example, when the visa officer asks your father what he does, you should also submit proof materials. Under normal circumstances, the visa officer will not ask you to submit a certain material on your own initiative, but you should submit it on your own initiative when answering questions.

Five: Pay attention to eye contact.

In the process of interpersonal communication, eye contact is a necessary expression of politeness, which shows that you attach great importance to each other. The visa officer interviews you with an equal attitude, so you don't need to be afraid of his eyes. Make eye contact with him when you speak. You should look directly at each other and don't vacillate your eyes, which will affect the examiner's trust in you. Eyes are the windows of the soul, let him feel that your heart is open.

Six: a state of leisure

In addition to testing the applicant's language level, American interviewers will also observe your personality characteristics to judge whether the applicant has the ability to adapt to various environmental changes overseas. Not only that, the examiner will also examine the applicant's comprehensive qualities such as logical reasoning and adaptability in communication. Therefore, in the process of face-to-face interview, students should try to get closer to the examiner and make your communication atmosphere relaxed and happy. In addition, pay attention to the other person's expression and reaction, smile and nod in time to show that you fully understand his conversation, but don't make fun of the examiner, so as not to make the examiner feel contempt for him.

Seven: professional introduction pays attention to strategy.

In professional statements, many foreign students simply give a professional name when referring to their majors, and then introduce their majors in detail in very professional terms, which ignores the feelings of visa officers. Please note that visa officers are not know-it-all. If you introduce them too professionally, they may not understand. Without understanding the contents of the foreign students' statements, the visa officer naturally lost the basic basis for judging whether the foreign students have an immigration tendency, and finally had to refuse the visa. Therefore, when introducing their major, foreign students must pay attention to describing it in simple and clear words, and talk more about their reasons and purposes of studying this major, including their development after returning to China, so as to help visa officers understand and make judgments.

Some majors are sensitive to the US government, such as military industry, biochemistry and aviation. Foreign students in this major need to pay special attention to avoid professional sensitivity when interviewing. When making a professional statement, we should highlight the part of our major that can be used for civilian purposes and highlight our advantages in returning to China for employment. Instead of highlighting their role in the military or biochemical fields, avoid letting visa officers seize the reasons for refusing visas. If you inevitably mention the sensitivity of your major, then international students should also make some reasonable explanations to help visa officers understand their application intentions.

Eight: Honest and positive.

Attitude is everything! Honesty is the foundation. Answer the visa officer's questions truthfully. Don't pretend you don't understand. Interview is a communication process. If international students only passively answer the visa officer's questions, they may not be able to fully express themselves and convey information to the visa officer. Therefore, when preparing for the interview, foreign students should make sure what they want to convey to the visa officer, so as to consciously guide the conversation, say what they want to say during the interview and improve the chances of passing the visa.