AceTheRound
Private Equity Interview Prep

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.

Paper LBO + modeling drillsDeal walkthrough promptsPartner-style fit questions

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.

Curriculum

Structured prep for technicals and behaviourals

Purpose-built drills, templates, and feedback loops to ship polished answers faster.

LBO focus

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 stories

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
Cases

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
Practice flow

Rehearse how investment teams interview

Short drills plus longer cases, with structured feedback after each run.

1

Pick your case type

Choose LBO, growth, or turnaround prompts and set difficulty to associate or senior associate.

2

Run timed mocks

Answer aloud while the simulator pushes on assumptions, leverage, and downside protection.

3

Tighten the answers

Review a scorecard and targeted notes to sharpen your next reps before partner rounds.

Popular questions

Drill the questions interviewers actually ask

Shortcut to structured answers and connect practice back to your target track.

Question

Walk me through an LBO

Hit sources/uses, debt paydown, and exit IRR clearly.

Question

LBO return drivers

Rank EBITDA growth, multiple movement, and deleveraging impacts.

Question

PIK interest

Explain PIK toggles, where they flow, and risks at exit.

Proof

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

FAQ

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.