Does anyone have any examples of outstanding personal stories they used during an MBB interview process?

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"I once served as a surrogate and successfully carried my client's baby to term and that experience taught me that for enough money I'll do unpleasant work that clients are unwilling and/or unable to do."

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@OP, I really hope you are a guy but try and use Mck1's story.

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Stop trying to steal identities, OP.

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"I got hit by a car during my senior year and woke up to find both of my legs broken. I decided to take some time off school to recuperate and re-learn how to walk again. Even during my time off though, I knew Consulting was for me and was able to network my way into a consulting internship. After a year and a half, I was finally able to walk again due to physical therapy and my internship experience confirmed that Consulting was for me."

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trying to get an idea of what good topics are

Just be yourself?

^ftw

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