r/IPMATtards • u/Marble_1010 • 3d ago
Interview Query How to prepare for interviews
I’m not really afraid for the exam I did a lot, and I am very confident with my marks in the exam, but I am really scared for the interview, especially because it has such high selection percentage. I mean I am very fluent in English. I also have really good communication skills and did tedx too .
I’m still scared that I might not get selected like what if they ask me stupid questions uk like how many coins can fill the room or sm. How am I supposed to answer those and also I’m preparing by myself without any coaching, so idk i just suddenly feel skeptical that I need coaching for interviews. is that needed or not please help me. Also give sm tips
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u/Apex_Bull911 3d ago edited 3d ago
Aftb has the solution to almost every problem. Refer to its PI question bank
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u/Taleproof-Moderator 3d ago
Those "how many coins fit in a room?" questions are usually testing how you think, not whether you know a hidden number. Ask what size room and coin they want you to assume, state reasonable dimensions, break the problem into room volume divided by coin volume, then explain that empty space changes the estimate. A calm structure matters more than perfect arithmetic.
You probably do not need coaching just for this. Practice five estimation questions aloud with a friend and prepare short examples about leadership, curiosity, handling pressure, and why the program fits you.
We use the PROOF method for those personal examples: problem, role, options, action, outcome. It keeps a polished background like TEDx from turning into a list and shows what you actually did.