The interview season is here - GAME ON!!

Got your interview dates already? Here is a quick checklist to go through before you go for the kill...

1. Read your essays and know them well - all the whys, whats, whens for the ideas expressed in them

2. Know thyself - Everything that is mentioned in your CV and your application and is reflected through your essays. The choices that you made that make you what you are.

3. Never underestimate the interviewers - Dont ever think that 'how would they know about my work, industry, project, city etc etc'....you never know! Be safe than sorry.

4. 'general awareness' of stuff happening in the world helps

5. Know about your industry well. Dont be caught unawares on things you should know.

6. Be clear in your thoughts - preparation helps. If you need time during the interview to structure - ask for a minute - doesnt hurt.

7. Being assertive is one thing but dont be defensive. Be calmed and composed - remember there is something called a "stress" interview at times.

8. Be pleasant, enthusiatic and energetic. Remember for you its just 20 mins - for the interviewers its a whole day of interviews - help them have a pleasant time with you. Nothing works better than a warm nice feeling that you leave behind when you walk out

9. Be honest, genuine and YOURSELF. 'chip on the shoulder' attitude is a bummer...being or acting oversmart is a no no..and dishonesty is a complete disaster..you never get a second chance with that one. so be GENUINE please!!

10. Show your enthusiasm for the school - know why you want to join it. Go through the website carefully and ask questions - but dont make up questions for the heck of it and dont ask stuff which you can easily pull out from the website..

11. Listen to the question carefully and clarify if in doubt - dont give an answer which was not asked for. You have very little time - so dont waste it.

12. Sometimes its the thought process that is important and not the final answer ..so it helps if you think aloud while working on a problem ..even if you are not sure of the answer you are getting at.

13. Be confident..and LOOK confident. Remember as much as you want the school..the school also wants good smart people. ..and confidence comes with honesty ..

Some Faq's

• Who typically would be your interviewers - one or two from the admissions committee, one or two alums from the city and sometimes a current student (if in Hyd).
• It would typically last for around - 20-25 mins
• Yes your dress code should be business like ..

So go people...like the xBOX ers..would call it...its GAME ON!!