1 Hour Modeling Test Expectations?

Hey all, have an upcoming interview with a REPE firm that will have a 1 hour Excel modeling test. How in depth would you expect such a modeling test to be - like 40 - 50 lines or more? Do you think it would include a waterfall for just 1 hour?

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Probably a buy/sell scenario with some financing mixed in. Prepare for them to toss a mezz curveball. Doubt they'd have you do a waterfall in an hour's test, but I would be ready for it nonetheless. Can probably expect some sensitivity tables too.

Don't stress and think logically. These modeling tests are never as hard as they appear to be.

 

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