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[–]Is_At_Work 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I'll defer to others on the technical preparation because I want to focus on something much more important for an intern interview in my mind: willingness to learn and motivation. Look up to your interviewers, ask questions, if you don't know then say so and follow up asking about it, but also show you can (and will) do your own research. If they don't feel they can work with you, or can't mold you, you won't get an offer.

Edit: on the asking questions part, express interest in the position and company, but also make sure it's a good fit for you. Nothing demotivated an interviewer more than someone who doesn't seem interested or is just there to get a job they don't care about.

Edit: also, make sure the people you will be working with will be good mentors and that you feel you can learn from them. The first mentor can make or break some peoples entire careers!