I Passed my PMP on February 17, 2012 on my first try. As a candidate from a developing country this is a major boost to my career - I think so. What ever the following are some steps I took. Before that I want to thank everybody who have posted their experiences on this forum so far, as they provide me with a lot of confidence in preparation and taking the exam.

1.  I read Rita 6th edition twice - first Rita alone and then referencing with PMBOK 4th ed