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I totally agree with you Mustafa, I took the exam on the same day as well and I felt like I wasted my time learning calculations. Unfortunately I did not pass the examination, however, I am willing to give it a try, I'm really heartbroken

Hi friends, I passed PMP certification on Mar 14, 2018 in second attempt.
I would like to share my lessons learned as :

1-As different minds have a different approach for preparing the exam, there is no hard-fast rule for preparation, it totally depends how to manage time from regular work hours as well as from family engagements.

2-In the beginning of my study I, saw various YouTube videos for understanding the interlinking of various processes.

3-I took in-class training with the help of PMP certified Trainer as well as well as with my peers.

4-Initially, I pasted page # 61 & 78 of PMBOK, beside my bed & in front of study table wall, or where ever I feel comfortable to see, frequently.

5-On the first attempt, I completed all questions, having spare time of 20 minutes, but I was not too sure how much %age is correct.

6-On second attempt, which was approx. 90 days from first one, I studied twice 8th edition Rita Mulachy, simultaneously with PMBOK guide .The definition in the glossary section of PMBOK are often the best answer to few questions.

7-I did various mock test through internet and bought 04 on-line simulation tests, which were very helpful to boost my confidence level.

8- Generally, I concentrated on all KAs, specially, I worked very hard on Integration, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder KAs.

9-I would suggest try to practice as many sample mock tests as you can. In some questions, it look like all the 04 options are correct but the trick is to find the best option is only through practice, practice & practice.

10-One other item, that helped me somehow, during the exam, at the first instinct I checked one option and marked it to confirm later, when I checked later, my six senses approved it.

11-Another item helped me, during my studies, I prepared simple flow charts of inputs & outputs, such as WPD, WPI, WPR, Change log, Issue logs etc to understand the logics.

12-Please be informed that now a days, that there is no time allowed for Brain Dump. Once you completed the tutorial, the next window will direct you to start the Exam.

13-Please manage your time in way, try to take one or two short breaks, this helped me to focus with more concentration, take few deep breathe and if possible, do some stretches.

14-Last but not the least, you have to develop a trust in yourself, that you will sit in the PMP exam and you will pass it, for sure !
Good luck and God bless all !!!

Hi friends, I passed PMP certification on Mar 14, 2018 in second attempt.
I would like to share my lessons learned as :

1-As different minds have a different approach for preparing the exam, there is no hard-fast rule for preparation, it totally depends how to manage time from regular work hours as well as from family engagements.

2-In the beginning of my study I, saw various YouTube videos for understanding the interlinking of various processes.

3-I took in-class training with the help of PMP certified Trainer as well as well as with my peers.

4-Initially, I pasted page # 61 & 78 of PMBOK, beside my bed & in front of study table wall, or where ever I feel comfortable to see, frequently.

5-On the first attempt, I completed all questions, having spare time of 20 minutes, but I was not too sure how much %age is correct.

6-On second attempt, which was approx. 90 days from first one, I studied twice 8th edition Rita Mulachy, simultaneously with PMBOK guide .The definition in the glossary section of PMBOK are often the best answer to few questions.

7-I did various mock test through internet and bought 04 on-line simulation tests, which were very helpful to boost my confidence level.

8- Generally, I concentrated on all KAs, specially, I worked very hard on Integration, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder KAs.

9-I would suggest try to practice as many sample mock tests as you can. In some questions, it look like all the 04 options are correct but the trick is to find the best option is only through practice, practice & practice.

10-One other item, that helped me somehow, during the exam, at the first instinct I checked one option and marked it to confirm later, when I checked later, my six senses approved it.

11-Another item helped me, during my studies, I prepared simple flow charts of inputs & outputs, such as WPD, WPI, WPR, Change log, Issue logs etc to understand the logics.

12-Please be informed that now a days, that there is no time allowed for Brain Dump. Once you completed the tutorial, the next window will direct you to start the Exam.

13-Please manage your time in way, try to take one or two short breaks, this helped me to focus with more concentration, take few deep breathe and if possible, do some stretches.

14-Last but not the least, you have to develop a trust in yourself, that you will sit in the PMP exam and you will pass it, for sure !
Good luck and God bless all !!!

Hi friends, I passed PMP certification on Mar 14, 2018 in second attempt.
I would like to share my lessons learned as :

1-As different minds have a different approach for preparing the exam, there is no hard-fast rule for preparation, it totally depends how to manage time from regular work hours as well as from family engagements.

2-In the beginning of my study I, saw various YouTube videos for understanding the interlinking of various processes.

3-I took in-class training with the help of PMP certified Trainer as well as well as with my peers.

4-Initially, I pasted page # 61 & 78 of PMBOK, beside my bed & in front of study table wall, or where ever I feel comfortable to see, frequently.

5-On the first attempt, I completed all questions, having spare time of 20 minutes, but I was not too sure how much %age is correct.

6-On second attempt, which was approx. 90 days from first one, I studied twice 8th edition Rita Mulachy, simultaneously with PMBOK guide .The definition in the glossary section of PMBOK are often the best answer to few questions.

7-I did various mock test through internet and bought 04 on-line simulation tests, which were very helpful to boost my confidence level.

8- Generally, I concentrated on all KAs, specially, I worked very hard on Integration, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder KAs.

9-I would suggest try to practice as many sample mock tests as you can. In some questions, it look like all the 04 options are correct but the trick is to find the best option is only through practice, practice & practice.

10-One other item, that helped me somehow, during the exam, at the first instinct I checked one option and marked it to confirm later, when I checked later, my six senses approved it.

11-Another item helped me, during my studies, I prepared simple flow charts of inputs & outputs, such as WPD, WPI, WPR, Change log, Issue logs etc to understand the logics.

12-Please be informed that now a days, that there is no time allowed for Brain Dump. Once you completed the tutorial, the next window will direct you to start the Exam.

13-Please manage your time in way, try to take one or two short breaks, this helped me to focus with more concentration, take few deep breathe and if possible, do some stretches.

14-Last but not the least, you have to develop a trust in yourself, that you will sit in the PMP exam and you will pass it, for sure !
Good luck and God bless all !!!

Unfortunately, I failed the exam on the 1st attempt. I think the reason I failed the exam mainly because I fell into the trap because the questions were confusing to me since English is not my 1st language. In many questions, I weren't able to catch what is being asked. meaning, is the question asking about process group or tool? Hence, I am really lost as to how I should approach to study. Any suggestion?

Utilize the first 15 minutes which is given to get familiarized with the system to write down all the important formulas/things which you can''t remember for a long time on the paper so that you can free up your mind and concentrate on the questions.