Should I proceed with the exam? Help!

Submitted by anne_boleyn on Fri, 06/20/2014 - 15:57

Hello All,
I have been able to prepare for the PMP certification on and off due to several personal challenges. In the last one month, I did give in a significant effort and felt that I was prepared. I scheduled the exam for end of the month and now the date is just 6 days away.
I used Rita Mulcahy PMP exam prep as my primary study material. I found that I was scoring anywhere from 80-90% on the end of the chapter questions.
then, I took the Rita Fast track exams with the following results:
1. Exam 1 (4 hr 200 q) - 74.5%
2. Exam 2 (4 hr 200 q) - 79.9%
3. Oliver lehman 70 free questions - 65%
5. Skordo free exams (50 q 1 hr) - 85- 92%
6. PMPforSure free exam 100 q - 61% FAIL!!!

With a track record like this, am I really ready for the PMP exam coming up shortly (in next 5 days)? I was feeling confident earlier but after my PMPforsure exam yesterday, I am feeling really depressed.
What could I do to improve scores and do my best for the real exam?
Is reading the Rita book sufficient for passing the PMP cert (with the test results above?)
I have not memorized the ITTO...finding that I am unable to do any such memorization.

Please advise me on what I need to do next....I am so confused and depressed regarding the exam...

Sincerely,

anne_boleyn

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PMP Exam Tips, Tricks and Lessons Learnt.

aliahmed

Sat, 06/21/2014 - 00:56

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More Practices

I think you need more practice at least u must do 2000 Qs than check you'r scores and decide .
Before one week i remember i saw one member here he failed because only he do like 3 mocks with more practice every think will clear.

anne_boleyn

Sun, 06/22/2014 - 19:46

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Since posting this query, I

Since posting this query, I have taken 3 more exams.

Headfirst PMP - 200Q - 88%
Rita's Fast track Super PMP - 60%
Skordo exam 18 - 70%
PMStudy question banks on knowledge area - averaging 85%

My exam is coming up in 4 days....I am still confused. What are my chances? What should I do in the next few days to improve my score? Any tips? Am desperate. Please help.

Anne.

Wearld

Mon, 06/23/2014 - 03:35

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I would do more of scordo

I would do more of scordo last 3 or 4 exams. All the best!

hortoncloud

Mon, 06/23/2014 - 09:59

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It's not only about mock tests

Ask yourself - do you know the fundamentals behind the concepts? If yes back yourself . Your test scores will have a bearing but use it only to get u started but I don't advise u to use it to base if you are ready for your exam. The exam is going to test you on your core understanding which is not very reflective of the sample tests. Just my opinion (I passed on 16 June)
P.S - don't bother memorizing iito u would be wasting precious time, rather think why the inputs are used for the tools and how the outputs could be used for the next inputs

chullan88

Thu, 06/26/2014 - 15:44

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How was your exam?

anne_boleyn

Fri, 06/27/2014 - 19:36

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OK Guys...Just took my PMP

OK Guys...Just took my PMP exam. I am pleased to announce that I passed it! I cleared it with 4Ps and 1 MP!!! More details in my LL in a separate message! Thank you so much for all the encouragement. I would not have done this if it were not for all of you and this forum.