Microsoft Onsite Interview Experience: 3 Technical + 1 AA Round

I completed three strong technical rounds for Microsoft, achieving ratings of "Strong Hire" in the first two (DSA/LLD and System Design) and "Hire" in the third. However, during the final AA techno-be

I completed three strong technical rounds for Microsoft, achieving ratings of "Strong Hire" in the first two (DSA/LLD and System Design) and "Hire" in the third. However, during the final AA techno-behavioral round, I struggled with the High-Level Design portion. Issues included misunderstanding the problem statement multiple times, omitting a cache from the diagram, and speaking too rapidly due to panic, which required the interviewer to intervene. Although I eventually provided the correct answers, the execution in this final round was inconsistent compared to the strong performance in the earlier stages.