It occurred to me that this is the time of year when people are interviewing, and so I thought I'd share some tips with you. I'm writing to Indian students because I can relate, but really, these will work for pretty much everybody because they're pretty general. Here goes:

1. Dress to impress, and present yourself properly. Don't pay attention if your friends tell you to go casual, because you might feel more comfortable. If your friends tell you that, they're idiots. You want to look like you're going to a job interview: that means, for men, a solid color suit, tie, dress shoes; for women, a solid color pants suit or a skirsuit with conservative shoes. No jeans, no spiked heels, etc. Beyond the attire - get a haircut, make sure your nails are neat, don't go overboard on the perfume or cologne. All the little things add up, and your interviewers will pay attention.

2. Practice. Try to recruit somebody to ask you the questions you'd expect, and really consider your responses. The last thing you want is to be caught off-guard when you sit down with your interviewers. They'll ask you the basic questions, like "Why do you want to go to business school?" or, "What makes you the right candidate?" But, also be prepared for the curveballs: I remember a while ago somebody posted here that they were asked at their interview: "If you were an animal, what kind would you be?" Be ready to think on your toes, and get really familiar with your strengths and weaknesses.

What I did to prepare is sat down with a business acquaintance of mine, and set up my little camcorder. He asked me questions and I answered. Then, we watched the video together and picked out my strong points and my weak points. For me, it was easier to see myself make mistakes, and I could correct as necessary.

3. Be confident. If you've done the prep, and you know your stuff then you should be ready. They chose you to interview, so there's something about you that they like, and keep that in mind!

Good luck!
Kabir

Thanks Kabir of some great Tips! Although i am not from India, i did find them helpful. I think the tip about making a mock interview with a friend is certainly helpful, and IMO, should be repeated more then once.

No problem, Andy. I hope they come in handy. Yes, the mock interview can be a great way to address your strengths and weaknesses in interviewing. Works especially well if your friend is also applying to b-schools, that way s/he knows what to look for!