Prepare for the interview as though it was a face-to-face interview. It is important to be in the right frame of mind for the interview. Be sure to shower, dress in something semi-professional, and set up a clean and organized area from where you will participate in the interview. You will be surprised at how much more alert and focused you will be in this environment as opposed to an environment where you are sitting in your bed, wearing your pajamas, and surrounded by clutter.
Find out who will be interviewing you. This may not always be possible, but in most cases, a quick call to the admissions office will get you the name of the person scheduled to conduct your interview. By knowing your interviewer's name you can do a little research and determine their background and specialty. Chances are the interviewer will ask you questions related to his or her specialty. In addition, you can prepare questions for the interviewer. People generally like to talk about what interests them and showing that you have some knowledge regarding their specialty is sure to leave an impression.
Review your application. It will be easier to talk fluently about your past accomplishments if you have reviewed your application before the interview. In addition, Jim Hayes, a member of the admissions committee at the Ross School of Business in Michigan, notes that he will often "grab questions from essays just to see what response you get in the interview, and then later on, look for consistency in those responses.”
Most graduate school interviews include common casual questions. For example, what are your hobbies and interests? However, MBA interviews generally include probing questions as well, such as a hypothetical or legal question related to a business venture. Similarly, you may be asked to respond to current events in the business field. For example, you may be asked to discuss a recent merger or a famous corporate law case. Consequently, you should read the business section of a reputable newspaper on the days leading up to your interview.