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Yeah because I had applied for fall 2015 -- My admission processing took really long and then had to apply for visa as well. Finally about to start. Its ANU Aus

Super excited! Going to have my first commencement day at School and first research discussion with my supervisor... Cant wait

May be you could carefully look into profiles of individuals who receive acceptance from schools where you have applied. Not just one person's academic profile but of majority who receive acceptance -- Even if you don't, just have faith that you will get it. Its highly unlikely that you do not get something in life in which you invest ''continuous'' hard-work.

Thats me! I applied to only one school and that too because my mom asked me to. I know it sounds too unprofessional -- but the end result is good as I made into one of the top 20 schools in the world and Australia's no. 1 -- So I would say, ''High risk high return!''

Just checked this website. A very useful information indeed... Can actually help many prospective students to make decision... Thanks for sharing

LOLZ -- Your DP is serene, tranquil but I feel its a bit sad... Why have you chosen sad DP if you don't mind me asking?

Visa officers primary concerns are if you have sufficient money to cover your living expenses and if you can pay your fee. They feel more than satisfied if they come to know applicant has been awarded fully funded scholarship; which means his fee is already covered for the standard duration of his PhD program with the regular living stipend. However, to make your case strong; you should attach bank statement. This statement should show that your financial capability in your home country is not deteriorating and you are living in good conditions. But this amount does not necessarily need to be higher or equivalent to your fee + living expenses in prospective country since you are already on scholarship. You are just showing to prove that your home-land is already providing you a good life, you are just going abroad for ''higher education'' and does not represent that you wish to permanently stay in a prospective country. Ideally, the amount in the bank statement should be more than or equivalent to ''arrival and departure ticket'' plus enough money to pay initial deposits before opening bank account in a foreign country.

Thank you for sharing this information. I was just wondering that when it comes to award scholarship to international students then obviously they have to be selective. They can ofcourse invite number of applications for self-paid students and the admission process would be easy and quick because of the cash-inflow. But in the case of cash-outflow such as scholarships and funding then normally they fund domestic talent -- This is what I have heard. But then again few people I know have got full scholarships too, the international ones.

You too. Pata nehin hum faqeeroon ko visa kaun dey ga. I am planning k babbay shah k mazaar par jaa k mannat hee maang aao ya phir aur kuch nehin tou jaali-peer k paas chillaa hee kaat loon... visa tou lagay!

Everything's in process... Lets see what happens

Jee mein Pakistan se hoon

I think if your employer/organization comes to know you are applying; you will go through a proper trial and hanged if proven guilty

You people are extremely lucky that despite of having study gaps, you have this confidence of applying at Schools. I belong to a continent where normally visa-authorities do not allow entry to the applicant who has got huge study gaps or gaps of more than 2-3 years.

I think you have started endorsing your achievements Thats great!

Happy Valentines Day everyone :-)