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0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
eid mubarak to everybody.
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
fmgindia_2005
first of all i think you have been little unlucky to have got no interview. that being said i would like to point out a few gross things that you should try to do.
1. ecfmg certification though just a paper means a lot when it comes to applying. get that done as early as possible.
2. you applied way late. try not to repeat it.
3. us lors go a long way in getting you interviews.
4. any group or company that promises you to get externships is nothing but a scam. try to keep away from them.
5. what is really left for you is scramble. now dont get dejected about scramble. a lot of positions come to scramble. ofcourse all prelims but they give you a reason to spend a year and also become your usce (actually the best usce) also if you impress the guys you are working for, you can get a excellent lor which would make a big difference.
6. if you can, try to finish off step 3 before scramble. it sure is an added advantage plus you can take h1b if sponsored.
hope this helps
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
Thanks CS,
I really appreciate this. I don't need visa. but if I don't get in scramble where do I go for USCE? I am so depressed . I dunno what to do and what not to. What abt observerships?
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
if you dont need visa, your chances of making in scramble is high. so cheer up. just try to improve your application.
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
guys, did anyone get ant response to the thank you letters? i never any reply to those.
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
hey cs i got one reply .... only three lines though...
it says..
pleasure meeting you.. i am highly thinking of you... hope things will work out..
this was from one good university program..
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
Thank you CS
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
why thank you god help us
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
CS
The thank you is for your advice above..It is wise..
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-19-2007
yep baal dhoop mein safed nahein hote hain.