To 

The Visa Officer 

New Zealand Immigration 

Sub: Application to apply for Study visa  

Dear Sir/Madam, 

I, Akshat Bhatnagar am glad to inform you that I have been chosen to pursue a Bachelor of  Commerce majoring in Finance from the University of Auckland and my course is due to begin  in July 2023. I have recently passed school from the commerce stream and have a flair for learning commerce and finance in depth. It has made me validate my choice of study through extensive  research and analysis and I am extremely fortunate to have received a Letter of Acceptance from  the University of Auckland. Therefore, I take this opportunity to share my desire to study in New  Zealand along with discussing my career plans with yo0075. 

Family background 

My father works as a Manager at Fena Private Limited and my mother is a teacher at DPS  International School. Besides my parents, I live with my younger sister and grandparents as we have  a joint family in India. Being the elder son and only male child in my family, I will have to look after  my family in future. My parents will seek my earnest support as they get older. However, having  grasped valuable learnings and ethics from them, I intend to support them as they are supporting my  grandparents. Likewise, I wish to pose a decent example in front of my little sister and help her in  making a successful career utilizing my experience. Therefore, I aim to return home and fulfil my  duties towards my parents, grandparents, and sister while also seizing rewarding career  opportunities. My annual family income is NZD 100637.17 in New Zealand dollars which gives my  parents an edge to sponsor my entire education and living expenses in New Zealand. Therefore, I am  sure that I will not face any financial issues throughout my study period in a foreign country. 

Academic background 

I have been a passionate learner since a tender age and have received many accolades and  appreciations from my teachers and mentors during school time. As a result of my dedication and  hard work to maintain a meritorious result, I passed my secondary school examination with 84.6%  in 2020. Due to my excessive interest in business, commerce, and finance, I opted for a Commerce  stream during my senior school. It helped me in understanding the realms of business studies,  economics, and accountancy comprehensively for the two years during my eleventh and twelfth  grades. My persistence helped me pass my senior secondary examination in 2022 with a total  percentage of 79.6%. Post this, I have been engaged in finding the most ideal course for me to begin  with further studies when I gave serious thought to learning from an international location.  Meanwhile, I was looking for various study opportunities, I also extended support to various NGOs  for fundraising and carried out internships with a few organizations. Also, during my school and  afterwards, I have been exclusively involved in extracurricular activities like Economics Olympiads  and taking short-time courses. Also, due to my passion for learning various languages, I have  completed a beginner’s course in Chinese from Peking University on Coursera. I studied Sanskrit until  tenth grade and enrolled myself to learn French A1 & A2 level from Alliance Francaise de Delhi. I am  strong and vibrant as a student and I aim to shine even brighter as a professional. However, I am 

greatly intrigued by reserving lucrative career opportunities in the field of finance. Through this, I  wish to enter the share market and become an advisor. The possibility of excelling in this domain is  quite high in India because of the elevating focus of millennials on investments. Unlike earlier, today’s  population is more aware of creating a financial portfolio due to the establishment of various  financial and investment planning companies in our country. I am sure by acquiring technical and  academic qualifications in the field of finance, I will be able to actualize my short- and long-term  goals.  

English Language Proficiency 

To fulfil the language proficiency criteria, I have also passed the IELTS examination with an overall  score of 7.5 (Listening 8.0, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.5 and Writing 6.5). It solidifies my candidacy for  becoming a student in New Zealand. 

Why New Zealand? 

New Zealand entertains international students due to its comprehensive education system and  inclusive culture. There are many reputed educational institutions in New Zealand which focus on  practical teaching and advanced learning methods. I am intrigued by its state-of-the-art  infrastructure and affordable tuition fees which makes it a viable choice for me to conduct my further  studies here. Along with this, I am sure to have a peaceful stay throughout my study time because of  the stable economic, political, and social situations in this country. 

Why Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)? 

I have completed my school with a Commerce stream which gives me valid reasoning to choose a  Bachelor of Commerce as part of my further studies. I am determined to make a career in this domain  and act as a strong financial professional in future. During my senior school, I learned about  securities, shares and debentures and how these are purchased and sold. It has made me curious  about delving deeper into Advanced Financial Management which is being offered as a part of the  course curriculum in this particular study program. I am confident studying this course will prepare  me for embracing challenges more gracefully as I return home and join the Indian financial industry. 

Why not India or any other country? 

Due to finding a strong curriculum at the University of Auckland and validating its authenticity more  than the available graduation courses in my country, I have decided to prefer it. In my country  graduate studies are more theory-based or concept oriented. However, I assessed the global  corporate scenarios and outlined the significance of practical education. I must educate in a  pragmatic learning environment which certainly New Zealand can offer me at an affordable cost than  any other English-speaking country. Moreover, getting international exposure remains the crux of  my further learning as I aim to become an invincible part of the globalized corporate environment. 

Why the University of Auckland? 

The University of Auckland has topped my list of preferred universities in New Zealand due to being  recognized both nationally and internationally. It is counted as one of the top 100 universities in the  QS world ranking which makes me confident about its state-of-the-art infrastructure and hi-tech  resources for educating the new set of generations. The courses offered at these universities have  been designed after thorough research and include the trendiest learning concepts. Likewise, the 

study program that I have chosen to study at the University of Auckland will help me prepare  holistically for CA or CFA exams in future which gives me an edge to pursue it as a part of my graduate  degree. Other public universities like Massey University, the University of Canterbury, and the  University of Waikato, did not appeal to me because these don’t offer a course as extensive as the one  available at the University of Auckland. Hence, I am determined to study here and derive useful  learning lessons. 

Career plans  

I wish to acquire a thorough understanding of financial instruments and gain the requisite knowledge  about the ongoing trends in the modern finance industry. To fulfil my learning objectives, I will  complete my chosen course with high grades at the University of Auckland. However, after the  completion of my study program, I will return home and join top-rated financial institutions like IDFC  First, DHFL, Mahindra Finance, Karvy Stock Broking, or Bajaj Finserv as a stockbroker and assistant  portfolio manager. I am sure my international exposure will come in handy as I embark upon my  professional journey. In the long term, I aim to establish an independent financial company to help  the people of India manage their finances and regulate their investment patterns. 

Conclusion 

I have been to Dubai in 2018 for vacation and returned home within the stipulated period. I do not  have any history or visa refusal and I am determined to maintain the same. I have enclosed my  legitimate documents to support my candidacy as a genuine temporary entrant. Thank you in  advance. 

Sincerely,  

Akshat Bhatnagar