Do not turn the answer into a line-by-line resume reading. A strong student introduction usually has a simple arc: where you are now, one or two experiences that shaped your interests, and why consulting is the logical next step.

Choose only the experiences that support that story. You do not need to mention every internship, club or academic achievement in the first 90 seconds.

Keep the detail high enough to be memorable but low enough that the interviewer has room to ask questions. The goal is orientation, not a complete biography.

A workable 90-second structure is: 15 seconds on who you are now, about 45 seconds on two experiences that shaped your interests, and 20-30 seconds on why those experiences point to consulting. For example: "I am a junior studying engineering. A product-design project got me interested in solving ambiguous business problems, and leading our entrepreneurship club showed me how much I enjoy team-based problem solving. That combination is what pushed me toward consulting, where I can keep building those skills across different industries." For more detail, see the first-round consulting interview guide.

Would you literally time this to 90 seconds, or just keep it roughly around that length?