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    Tell Me About Yourself: IB 90-Second Script (2025)

    2026-01-20
    Behavioral
    Interview
    • 1 min read

    A 3-part IB tell-me-about-yourself script with a 90-second structure, key inflection points, and a confident close that leads to follow-ups in first rounds.

    90-second structure

    1. Present: who you are now (school + focus).
    2. Past: two experiences with numbers and ownership.
    3. Future: why IB and why now.

    Script example

    "I am a junior focused on finance and healthcare services. I built a comps set for 12 provider roll-ups and learned how reimbursement shifts drive valuation. Last summer I led pricing analysis for a $8M product line, which made me want more exposure to high-stakes decisions. Banking is the best place to keep building that judgment while working on complex transactions."

    Delivery tips

    • Keep the opener under 12 words.
    • Anchor each experience with one number.
    • End with a direct why-IB sentence.

    Next: Resume Walkthrough and Why Investment Banking.

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