Expert: Paul Soderman - 2/28/2009

Question
hello sir,
i am vinayak mehrotra from india.
i am a XII class student with PCM(physics,chemistry,mathematics) as main subjects.
i have a dream to work for nasa. but i think my journey is not so simple due to nowadays situation of recetion

but i also have determinition to reach up to that height
please guide me :
1>.should i persui degree in aeronautical engineering in india and then fly to america to get masters degree in aeronautical engineering and the apply for nasa.
please also guide me about variour tests i have to pass through to get addmition in a good college.
pleeease help me sir

Answer
Vinayak
You are dreaming of a hard road.  NASA only employees U.S. citizens.  A few foreigners work as contractors to NASA, but not many.  NASA is a choice job for U.S. citizens; it is hard to get in even for them. You probably can get into graduate school in the U.S. if you have enough money, but job prospects in this recession are difficult.  I wish I could be more positive, but that is the way it is.... for now.

Check engineering school websites for entrance requirements and fees (e.g., U. of Washington - Seattle).
Paul