Blackstone PE off-cycle interview London 1st round - GMAT test and interview

Hi guys! I have a 1st round Blackstone PE off-cycle interview in London coming up consisting in a GMAT maths test and an interview. has anyone done this before and have some insights? or remember what the questions for either were like? Thanks!!

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This would be for a start as an intern/analyst/associate? When would you start?

For the GMAT you should expect logical, problem-solving and arithmetic question, for which you could train using online resource (tons of GMAT materials online).

I guess for the interview it would be previous M&A experience, deals you've worked on, LBO modeling questions, that sort of stuff (I recommend the WSO private equity guide, very helpful!)

 

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