What to do next

Submitted by Mayank on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 04:21

Hi All,

I have my PMP exam scheduled on 30 July, 2012.  With barely two weeks left, I want your expert suggestions as to what I should focus upon now. My preparation level is as under:

PMBOK = 2 times

RITA = 1 time

Mock Exams = Gave only the free ones. Scored 75-80% in all.

I am planning to take some time off from office in the last three days. Kindly update me on the specific areas I should concentrate and focus so as to crack the exam.

Thanks

Mayank

 

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Mon, 07/16/2012 - 05:20

Make sure you have taken the exams of reputed sources and not just the easy ones. Try to identify gaps while solving more exam quesitons.

Mayank

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 06:00

 Thanks for the insight. I have taken the following free exams:

1. Oliver 75Q - 79%

2. Headfirst 200Q - 80%

3. Scordo (tests 1-9) - avg of 81%

 

Please recommend some other good ones so that I can bridge my gaps in my knowledge.

Thanks

Mayank

zulueta_a

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 06:00

I've been readying for three times already, did several simulation exams and the test results are not consistent. Honestly, I'm frustrated, stressed and I'm starting to give up.

saket_pmp

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 06:44

Mayank and zulueta_a,


Securing overall 75/80% in mock test is not the passing requirements for the PMP exam. To pass PMP exam you will have to secure consistently good in 4 process group out of 5. There is also different psychometric analysis i.e. some tough question may have higher marks. In short, securing good (over all percentage) is not the right way to judge.


One of the person recently, after passing pmp said the same, as this was his biggest lesson learnt;
http://www.pmzilla.com/passed-pmp-today0712-lessons-learned


Suggestion for you both:
Please try more mock test to judge. Do not just see the overall percentage. I am sure, this would help you all to indentify gaps.


Saket, PMP

Mayank

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 08:18

 Thanks Saket for the insight. I can well appreciate what you are trying to get at. Can you please suggest some good ones please which can add to my knowledge gaps.

Thanks

Mayank

zulueta_a

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 21:04

Thanks Saket for you encouragement and positive insight.  I am now starting to read again the Rita Mulcahy PMP Exam Prep (for the 3rd time).  I will be going back to work on July 23rd after a 3 week vacation so I need to find time to read and do mock exams.  I have not yet booked for the second try. I am really reluctant and it's giving me second thoughts if  would do this again.

Regards,

ana

saket_pmp

Tue, 07/17/2012 - 06:28

You still have few days time, why not try PMZilla, PMStudy, Pmpforsure, Simplilearn, etc. You might ignore my recommendations and choose what people have said to be more good, I have no issue over it. Since you said you are securing good, it’s a good sign, but these last 13 days can add very high value. I would suggest, take around 100 questions daily and just concentrate on PMBOK now (IITO pages, Summery and refer those section where your mock test attempt goes wrong).


Saket, PMP