LBO, case, and deal story reps for PE interviews
Run PE-style mock interviews with LBO prompts, paper cases, and fit questions. Get deal-ready feedback before you sit with partners.
Interview Readiness Snapshot
Real-time Feedback Engine
Structured, finance-specific coaching
Technical Depth
IB/PE/HF
Response Structure
STAR + Case
Built for finance recruiting: mock interviews, adaptive follow-ups, and score-based feedback you can act on today.
Why candidates pick AceTheRound
Proof points that matter to interviewers and career services teams.
Built for
Associate & Senior Associate
PE interview pacing, case prompts, and on-the-spot math expectations.
Prep style
Case + modeling
Paper LBOs, operating case questions, and structured follow-ups.
Feedback
Actionable
Scorecards cover investment thinking, structure, and confidence under pressure.
Structured prep for technicals and behaviourals
Purpose-built drills, templates, and feedback loops to ship polished answers faster.
Paper LBO and returns math
Timed paper LBOs with clean answer keys and follow-up probes on assumptions, covenants, and sensitivities.
- 5-minute and 30-minute LBO reps
- Sensitivity prompts on leverage and exits
- Cash sweep, PIK, and covenant scenarios
Deal walkthrough coaching
Structure your live deals into crisp walkthroughs with clear role, thesis, diligence, and outcome sections.
- Template for framing thesis and edge
- Pushback practice on diligence risks
- Short, partner-ready delivery
PE case interview prompts
Growth vs. turnaround, carve-out, and roll-up cases with guidance on what to prioritize in the first 5 minutes.
- Market sizing and unit economics checks
- Quick operating model outlines
- Catalyst and risk discussions
Rehearse how investment teams interview
Short drills plus longer cases, with structured feedback after each run.
Pick your case type
Choose LBO, growth, or turnaround prompts and set difficulty to associate or senior associate.
Run timed mocks
Answer aloud while the simulator pushes on assumptions, leverage, and downside protection.
Tighten the answers
Review a scorecard and targeted notes to sharpen your next reps before partner rounds.
Drill the questions interviewers actually ask
Shortcut to structured answers and connect practice back to your target track.
Ready for paper LBOs and partner pushback
Paper LBO timers to build speed and clarity.
Behavioral prompts tied to deal judgment and ownership mindset.
Feedback aligned to what partners listen for: risk framing, cash discipline, and upside realism.
Templates you can reuse for each case and deal walk-through.
Candidate Result
“The paper LBO drills and pushback practice were exactly what I saw in on-cycle. I could answer cleanly and defend assumptions.”
Michael T., PE Associate
Questions we get before candidates start practicing
Feel ready before your next PE case or partner round
Run PE-style mocks with clear feedback so you can focus on judgment and delivery when it counts.