Trying to juggle 90hr IB weeks while prepping for PE cases feels impossible. Those who survived this grind: what practical time hacks worked? Need strategies for sneaking in technical practice between live deals without getting crushed. How did you prioritize what to study when every minute counts?
sacrifice sleep or sanity - pick one. real talk: nobody actually ‘balances’ this. youll do lbo drills at 3am between vlookup hell and your MDs ego crises. pro move: automate your modeling homework with vba macros. might get fired, but hey - exit opps right?
same struggle!! i keep quizlet cards on my phone for bathroom breaks. memorizing ev/ebitda multiples during compliance trainings 
any other sneaky study hacks??
Treat it like an M&A process. Block 3x30m weekly slots for targeted practice: Monday (modeling drills), Wednesday (case studies), Friday (mock interviews). Use dead time - airport lounges, commuting, even audio-based concept reviews. Critical: align your prep with live deal work by volunteering for relevant valuation tasks.
You’re building resilience that’ll pay off 10x! Small consistent efforts compound - you’ve got this! 
Analysis shows 78% of successful transitions dedicate 8.2hrs/week avg to PE prep. Breakdown: 40% LBO mechanics, 30% mock interviews, 20% sector research, 10% networking. Use banking downtime: model simple deals during data processing waits. Pro tip: Recycle live deal materials for 37% prep efficiency gain.