Passed the exam after 2 1/2 months of preparation and lots of distraction! 

Initiating - P
Planning – P
Execution - P
Monitoring / Controlling - P
Closing - MP

Books:

Kim Heldman - Read the entire book twice cover to cover. Read the chapters about time, quality, procurement, risk and cost knowledge areas at least 6 times. Read the other chapters at least 4 times. Read the glossary at least 6 times. Read the ITTO at least 10 times. memorized and understood the ITTOs. memorized and understood the formulas. Did the chapter questions at least twice (220 total practice questions).

PMP Certification Mathematics - read it once. memorized and understood the formulas. did the practice questions.

I didn't read the PMBOK.

Practice Exams:

Oliver 75 = 68% <=== yikes!

Kim Heldman Assessment 70 = 75% <=== good quality

Kim Heldman Chapter Questions 220 = 74% avg. <=== good quality

MyPMPExamPrep 50 #1 = 73% <=== average quality

MyPMPExamPrep 50 #2 = 78% <=== average quality

Exam Central 200 #1 = 80% <=== average quality

Exam Central 200 #2 = 83% <=== average quality

Exam Central 200 #3 = 81% <=== average quality

Exam Central 200 #4 = 86% <=== average quality

Kim Heldman Assessment 70 (2nd try) = 85% <=== good quality

Kim Heldman 85 #1 = 83% <=== good quality

Kim Heldman 85 #2 = 82% <=== good quality

All free exams. I feel that my preparation was adequate but I wished I bought a high quality practice exam from pmstudy or read Rita's book.

Tips:

1. Take as many practice exams as you can

2. Analyze questions you answered incorrectly and use them to address your weak areas.

3. Truly understand the concepts and meaning of the terms, ITTO, math formulas, etc.

4. Take notes and constantly review important concepts and information

5. Take your time. Don't rush if you need more time to prepare.

6. Relax and stay confident. it's just an exam