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See below for resources that will help you prep for LBO modeling. After completing some of the below, you should have a pretty good graspy of the basics of LBO modeling. In terms of finding a tutor, I know that WSO has a mentoring service, so you might want to hit someone up there. 

Free Breaking Into Wall Street Youtube Videos:

LBO Modeling Test: Full Walkthrough of a 60-Minute Test (https://www. youtube .com/watch?v=AX7qJg9k6CM)

Essentially this video breaks down how to complete a full 60-minute LBO modeling test starting from blank Excel sheet

Open Ended PE Case Studies (https://www. youtube .com/watch?v=znTj4bwIsR0&t=2s)

Video on how to approach an open-ended private equity case study that you'd have multiple days to complete, including a model and presentation

PE Courses

WSO LBO Modeling (https://www. wallstreetoasis .com/courses/financial-modeling-prep/private-equity-master-package)

Peak Frameworks (https://www. peakframeworks .com/private-equity-recruiting-course)

Buyside Case Studies

Interview Xchange (https://www. interviewxchange .com/)

 

If you’re short on time, the free Wall Street Prep Standard and Advanced LBO modeling test walkthroughs are very helpful and easy to comprehend. It also follows the general format of most straight forward 1-2hr modeling tests

 

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