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We recently shared our tips for preparing for Team Based Interviews<\/a>. Now we\u2019re going to move forward and offer four tips for acing the interview itself:<\/p>\n 1. Don\u2019t be confrontational.<\/strong><\/p>\n This is not a debate in which you\u2019re trying to score points. It\u2019s not a verbal battle. It\u2019s a simulation of what you may encounter in a business school classroom or group project, and so it\u2019s that vibe and model that you\u2019ll want to emulate. Interviewees should build on one another\u2019s points, contributing to the conversation; they shouldn\u2019t cut each other down with rude or judgmental remarks. Of course you\u2019re allowed to disagree, and you should be persuasive and enthusiastic about your positions, but do so with respect and grace.<\/p>\n 2. Think quality, not quantity.<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants are judged on the quality \u2013 and not the quantity \u2013 of their comments. You should add to the conversation, but certainly not dominate it. Refrain from speaking for the sake of being heard. Thoughtful and succinct comments are appreciated; chatter is not.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let this tip backfire on you! Qualitative comments are a must, so don\u2019t hold back from speaking because you\u2019re worried that your contributions won\u2019t hit the mark. You need to find a balance \u2013 don\u2019t blab on incessantly, but don\u2019t be too shy to open your mouth, either. You\u2019re there to contribute; make sure you do!<\/p>\n 3. Keep it real.<\/strong><\/p>\n While many of the topics or prompts given may lead you to a world of theoretical thought, you need to work to push through the theory to arrive at concrete points that are supported with evidence from your own firsthand experiences. Business schools are interested in students who are able to draw deep understanding and practical conclusions from their life experiences.<\/p>\n 4. Keep notes to a minimum.<\/strong><\/p>\n Just as a treatise of pre-interview notes will distract you from the interview action (as we mentioned in our previous article), so will scribbling notes furiously during the interview. You definitely want to have a pen and clipboard or a tablet available if you need to quickly jot something down, but remember \u2013 this is a group discussion and you want to keep the flow of the conversation natural. Taking notes and then reading your monologue will certainly disrupt that flow.<\/p>\n Team-based interviews are totally different from your typical interview experience, which means you need to prepare for them in a completely different way. Check out Accepted's Mock TBD Interview Services<\/a> to learn how we can help you prep for your group interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 MBA Interview Prep: How to Ace Your Interviews<\/a>, a free guide This article<\/a> originally appeared on blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Register](\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Register-for-a-mock-Wharton-TBD.png\")
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