Thoughts and impressions on the other side of an undergrad MBB recruiting event

Edits: I wrote this up and just sort of posted it, but I've gone back through to clarify and sound like less of a dick. I apologize if it rubs anyone the wrong way.

Edit 2: looks like the way I said everything is really rubbing some people the wrong way, and doesn't accurately express what I meant. I'm going to wordsmith and then put it back up.

Hey everyone! I just got back from a recruiting event at my University, and I want to get a post out before I lose my emotions and my thoughts are no longer fresh about etiquette at events.
For context, I'm a senior at my University. I got a full-time offer from MBB and they have asked me to help out with all of the recruiting events and the preparation for the upcoming recruiting season. I was just on the other side a little bit ago, so I think the viewpoints I have, while not mature, are helpful because I just came out of it. I learned these tips from being on both sides of the recruiting process and from talking with other consultants that are involved in it.
BEING GENUINE
1) Be genuine. Be you. We really want to get to know you, as a person. We’re not here to weed you out, we’re here to let you know about our MBB and why we love it: it’s very easy to be genuine to you if you are being genuine to us.
2) Business casual works for us. This isn't IB, so feel free to tone it down! Hell, I'd love it if you came in with google lines on your face, jeans, and a t-shirt, saying, "Sorry I look a mess, I just came from the lab, but I'm super interested in MBB." That's cool, let's talk about your research!
3) If you're brand new, then ask away with any question, we’re really glad you showed up. If we've seen you around before, though, and know that you know about the company, then it feels a little weird if you ask questions that we know you know the answer to. Not a massive downside, but still, it feels off.
4) You've never heard of us, and you’re new to consulting? EXCELLENT! We’re glad you're here. We’re glad you're being real and genuine. That's fantastic.
5) Thank-You notes are like drugs for business people. Learn how to craft one, and send it afterwards. NEVER craft it like, "Hey, thank you for coming, remember me, I was so awesome, and I'd like to connect," that's for an email. It should be, "Hey, thank you for answering my questions, you explained them very clearly, and I really appreciate the time you spent with me."
6) Humility isn’t a commodity, it’s a differentiator. Be humble, and we’ll be more than happy to talk to you again!
7) Being memorable isn't about telling us how great you are in your classes or about telling us how you became the head leader/manager/student/VP of whatever you're doing. It's about being a real person, with real interests, not a robot hungry for resume points.
8) We want you to win, so telling us the genuine truth is really important. We know how a padded resume looks: we recruited as well! We know that if you claim that you're the "Vice President" of something for the last 7 years, then something is up. We want you to win, and that’s hard to do if the truth is marred with an asterisk.
9) If we already know you (well enough that we both remember each other), then you don't have to put on a show. Just come on up, say hello, and have a laugh or two. If you come up and act like we're back on square one because of the pressure of the event, then that feels really odd for both of us, and isn’t your true self. Your true self will sell better than any resume point will.

SHOWING EMPATHY
1) We are likely to forget to email you, honestly. We’re sorry, but if you want contact, then you should email us.
2) Develop a relationship (even if it’s small) before you ask us to do a case practice or to review your resume. It feels awkward when you lead with that.
3) Talk to the female consultant. Ask her what it's like to be a woman in MBB. Ask her if she feels different: she’ll be very real, and that makes it easy for you to understand and reciprocate.
4) The feeding frenzy (circle of death) is real—be courteous, short, memorable, and empathetic.
5) Lots of people want to give back in some way or be noticed for kindness, it’s a way to reciprocate the give-and-take. Try putting yourself in the recruiter’s shoes. Is there anything that would be helpful for him or her in their current situation? Things like water, or even just offering it, are often appreciated. (Edit: Wow, quite a bit of debate. The point here is that if you'd like to do something kind for someone talking to you all, then this is an idea. It's not meant to say that you ought to be a water servant, but instead a way that you can empathize (They must be talking a lot and it's hard to leave, maybe water will help) and a way to reciprocate the give-and-take. Feel free to disregard it, but the general idea, be kind and try to empathize, will pay dividends).
6) What was the coolest thing you heard from the presentation? From our own personal impact stories? Come ask us about those. Those are fun. Those make us human, and when you ask about them, it makes you human as well.
7) We really appreciate it when you ask us about why we want to do consulting, and then empathize with our passion. That can lead into questions about your passion as well.
8) We are going to try to remember you, but we probably won't straight off. Did we meet before? Cool! Great to see you again, and we’re honestly sorry that we don't remember you, but that's how it is. Again, sorry.
9) I'm not trying to come across as self-important or better than you at all, but I fail at it sometimes. I'm not the Savior, even though I'm trying to be like him, so please don't write off my firm because I only let you get a minute of questions in, or because I cut you off. Honestly, didn't mean to, and if I had the time and wasn’t pressed upon by the masses, I would.
SOCIAL CUES
1) We can see you lurking and know you're watching. Come talk, we really want to get to know you. It’s intimidating but jump in!
2) We’re trying to make sure that you know as much as you can about our MBB, so that you can make the best decision on where to go for your career. We’re happy to answer questions, happy to talk with you! However, the more “extra” you are, the less time we want to spend with you. We’re not trying to “ding” you, but we do want to make sure that you pass the airport test if we’re going to start investing time in you (for example taking a call for a resume screen or case practice).
3) If our conversation goes to a sort of off-topic point, and I’ve got some opinions, please don't just agree with me on everything because you think you have to. It’s sort of annoying, and if you push back, we can have a fantastic conversation.
4) Don't be a douche. Seriously, don't be a douche. To put it bluntly, if you need further instructions about how to not be a douche then don't bother with consulting: you should give up now and go into investment banking.
5) I know that it’s really tight sometimes in the circle, but don't get so close that you breathe in my face, please.
6) If no one else is there talking to us then feel free to chat away! Great relationships are formed that way. However, if you're taking more than a couple minutes to talk to us when everyone else is waiting, then it’s not really fair to them, and it’s not a good impression (both for us, and for them).
7) Don’t edge your back towards someone trying to get into the circle, invite them in. That’s kind.
GENERAL ADVICE
1) We want you to win.
2) As a general rule, the person who cares the least has the most power in the relationship.
3) It’s really, really, really, really, really easy to burn social capital.
4) The beginning and end of the events are where you have the highest success rate of networking, but don't overdo it. This is because there are less people there, and you’re not fighting for attention.
5) We know this is your dream job, but please understand that it is also extremely competitive and there are only a few spots available. Recruiters simply don’t have enough time for everyone, and with a lower GPA and ACT score it’s best that you work more with the school’s Management Consulting prep group. If you’re pushing a 3.5 GPA and a 26 ACT with no real internships, then you don’t have much of a chance.