Margin for error in model test

Recently took a model test and got the mechanics all down but accidentally forgot to add one row for the sweep of the third lien debt tranche (added FCF + revolver change) but should have been FCF + revolver + term loan A paydown which cause the IRR to be slightly lower at exit.


For anyone that has reviewed modeling exams in the past, are you expecting a 100% correct model to advance to the next round or is one error or two enough to make it past

edit: also took this test on Friday so haven't heard back yet. Will they send out rejection emails through the headhunter?

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Curious if we are in the same process. Also, I’d imagine some funds are more sticklers than others 

 

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