PE FT Interview Prep Advice

Currently gearing up to interview FT for private equity analyst roles, coming from BB SA. Looked at past forums and see that I should prep deal experience and technicals. What do technicals for PE analyst roles look like? Is it just paper LBO's? Are M&A models heavily tested as well? If anyone has any advice or materials to prep that would be greatly appreciated!

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