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What's the recommended Mock Exams Passing Score before sitting for the PMP Exam?

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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
This trail is assuming that the student has the best quality mock examns available and that results corresponds to first-time results.

And remember, it's a recommendation...
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Markus Kopko AI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM AI Coach| PMotion.ai Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Since there was more often mentioned now the answer

90% in the last postings i want to comment this, because i do think that is not only wrong, it could also be disturbing and demotivating for actual PMP aspirants.

Why do i think it is wrong?
Well, the original question is asking for the "recommended" passing score, right?
And since PMI is not publishing any passing score since years, no one could answer this question absolutly, right?
Well, to give aspirants an orientation anyway there has been established a thumb rule (by people who do know what they are talking about) which goes like that:

"If you could score CONSISTENTLY 75%+ in ANY NEW mock exam you take, than there is a good chance that you are ready to go."

Please do not get me wrong.
If you in personal set your goal at 90%+ because you do so always and that is how you get your confidence you need, well. Why not.

But this should never be the general recommendation for new aspirants from my perspective.

Regards,

Markus
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jun 28, 2016 7:49 AM
George Lewis
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Markus - thanks for you input.... We appreciate input from those who knows what they are talking about, yet the person indicated 90% gave his / her personall opinion, we appreaciate those too.

Having said that, this could never be a close-ended answer because it all depends on particular situations, but discussions are interesting so that each one can rate were they are, use these suggestions and decide.

Once again, thanks for you input.
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 28, 2016 3:31 AM
Replying to Markus Kopko
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Since there was more often mentioned now the answer

90% in the last postings i want to comment this, because i do think that is not only wrong, it could also be disturbing and demotivating for actual PMP aspirants.

Why do i think it is wrong?
Well, the original question is asking for the "recommended" passing score, right?
And since PMI is not publishing any passing score since years, no one could answer this question absolutly, right?
Well, to give aspirants an orientation anyway there has been established a thumb rule (by people who do know what they are talking about) which goes like that:

"If you could score CONSISTENTLY 75%+ in ANY NEW mock exam you take, than there is a good chance that you are ready to go."

Please do not get me wrong.
If you in personal set your goal at 90%+ because you do so always and that is how you get your confidence you need, well. Why not.

But this should never be the general recommendation for new aspirants from my perspective.

Regards,

Markus
Markus - thanks for you input.... We appreciate input from those who knows what they are talking about, yet the person indicated 90% gave his / her personall opinion, we appreaciate those too.

Having said that, this could never be a close-ended answer because it all depends on particular situations, but discussions are interesting so that each one can rate were they are, use these suggestions and decide.

Once again, thanks for you input.
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 28, 2016 3:25 AM
Replying to Markus Kopko
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Hello George,

i do not really understand why you always double your questions as polls on one hand and as questions here in the discussion board on the other hand?!?!
Could you explain the deeper sense that may be lying in this procedure?
I have the feeling i have missed something ...
Markus - I don't understand your question, because my researches and polls are rather personal and has nothing to do with discussion trails, which are also personal.

I would say, if you wish a personal input on one of my approaches, please send me a personal note.

Otherwise, that's it...
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Nadeem Ghafoor Business Owner| Armour Services and Projects LLC Muscat, Muscat, Oman
Recommended score is 80% but I think 70% is also fine.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jul 06, 2016 3:28 AM
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Mutaz Ali Simulation Specialist | mobily Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
it depends on the PM understanding
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Roger Schiller Senior Project Manager| Iteris Milwaukee, Wi, United States
I never scored better than 74% on a mock exam but I still passed. I suspect the passing score is considerably lower than most people think it is.
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2 replies by George Lewis and Mayte Mata Sivera
Jul 06, 2016 3:26 AM
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Jul 22, 2016 12:43 PM
Mayte Mata Sivera
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I´m with Roger, I've never scored better than 7something %.

I've realize that people is more worry about the score than really understand and improve.
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Nurlan Yelmuratov Technical Director, Business Development| BI Group, Energy Division Astana, Kazakhstan
I think not less than 80-90% overall.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jul 06, 2016 3:26 AM
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jul 06, 2016 2:18 AM
Replying to Nurlan Yelmuratov
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I think not less than 80-90% overall.
Nurlan - have you casted 2 your votes here

http://www.projectmanagement.com/polls/327...-the-real-exam-

http://www.projectmanagement.com/polls/328...r-the-PMP-Exam-
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Jul 06, 2016 4:09 AM
Nurlan Yelmuratov
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George, I have now...
thanks for interesting overview...
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jul 05, 2016 3:59 PM
Replying to Roger Schiller
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I never scored better than 74% on a mock exam but I still passed. I suspect the passing score is considerably lower than most people think it is.
Roger - have you casted 2 your votes here

http://www.projectmanagement.com/polls/327...-the-real-exam-

http://www.projectmanagement.com/polls/328...r-the-PMP-Exam-
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 28, 2016 2:49 PM
Replying to Nadeem Ghafoor
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Recommended score is 80% but I think 70% is also fine.
Nadeem - have you casted 2 your votes here

http://www.projectmanagement.com/polls/327...-the-real-exam-

http://www.projectmanagement.com/polls/328...r-the-PMP-Exam-
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