Peak Frameworks LBO Model Test Level for Recruiting?

Currently working through Peak Frameworks with the goal of being able to build Level 5 from scratch. I've seen various advice on this forum stating e.g. "If you're able to build Level 2/3, you're good to go." 

For those that have been through the process and know what to expect, what level of modeling ability is sufficient for most interviews? Is it worth it to know everything cold, or after a certain point is my time and effort best spent on cases instead?

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Level 4 from scratch in 3 hours is sufficient for 95% of model tests out there

 

Formatting doesn’t need to be perfect but needs to be aesthetic enough that someone can navigate the model and understand where you’re pulling things from without getting lost

 

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