J-1 Visa interview after three F-1 denials

Hello! I am from Mongolia. Three years ago, I was planning to study in the USA. I applied to only one university through an agency. There were 10 other applicants besides me, and out of the 11 of us, only two received their visas. The university I applied to was very small and wasn’t even listed in university rankings.

At that time, I had also received scholarships from a university in Taiwan and another one in Mongolia. However, I somehow ignored those opportunities because I was determined to study in the USA. Unfortunately, I failed my F-1 visa interview three times.

During my last interview, the visa officer asked me why I wanted to attend that university when I had received scholarships elsewhere. That question made me reflect, and I eventually decided to stay and study in Mongolia. Looking back, I believe I made the right decision.

Now, I’m a third-year student in Mongolia, and I’ve enrolled in the Work and Travel program. My visa interview is in two weeks, and I’m feeling really nervous because of my previous three denials. Could you give me some advice on how to prepare for this J-1 interview?