If you can be yourself in the stressful atmosphere of a competitive interview it might just give you the edge to get you the job. And then of course there is getting a good grade in your final exams. Despite all this talk about fitting applications to the needs of employers there are still many careers where the first stumbling block is the quality of your degree. And a final, more practical, point from one employer. Apply earlier in the year.
Good graduates can miss the best opportunities by leaving things to late.