Kim Layton

Passed my PMP in first attempt

I PASSED with AT/AT/AT. This community helped me with key information. Keeping an eye on the time 230, 155, 80 was the key. Even though second and some of third part of the exam had lengthy questions and i didn't get time to review second and third part questions. But keeping an eye and sticking to the time was paramount. Doing below exam preparation helped me to crack the PMP in two months time. -35 hours course -TIA exam simulator (should get 80% ) -David Mclachlan's youtube PMBOK/AGILE questions -PMP Study hall min and mock exams (Gives you a different perspective) <above 65% is good for attending PMP is what i came to know, i was able to score 75% and above>

New comment Oct '24

Study Hall or PMI Exam Simulator?

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Congratulations!!! That’s very similar to my prep. I also passed in July. Thanks for taking time to provide the guidance to others. The support of this group was also instrumental for me. Best wishes in your future endeavors.

Fahad Janjua

Aug '24 •

PMP Discussion

Hey everyone! I am looking for recommendations. Which one is better?

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They’re both helpful. I’m glad I utilized both in my preparation. I passed on 7/31 and posted about my prep process.

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@Fahad Janjua for Study Hall 70%+ is good, for TIA simulator 80%. I would strive for slightly better in before during preparation.

Aug '24 •

PASSED!!!

I’m happy to report that I passed my exam yesterday with AT in all three domains. I’m located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I didn’t discover Andrew’s programs until approximately 30 days before my exam date. I enrolled in the cram prep. I wish I had done his full program instead of the one I did. I also recommend PMI Study Hall. Test tip which I picked up here the night before my exam: Pace yourself with the 230, 155, 80 recommendation. I finished with just one minute to spare.

2 likes • Aug '24

@Ahmed Faruk I only took three of TIA 60 questions once (1-3). I listened to all six 60 question video reviews read by Andrew. Student Hall - took all 20 untimed mini exams (they are 15 questions each), plus all five full length exams (timed). Then the few days leading up to the exam I went back and retook most of the mini exams.

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@Martha Moore nervous energy is good. Do you have your exam date scheduled? On test day watch your timing. Use 155 and 80 as your benchmarks. I wrote those numbers down as the first thing once the test started. You want to finish the first section by the 155 minute mark and the second section by the 80 minute mark. I felt good with the first section then fell behind in the second section by ~7 mins. I got nervous at that point. Took my break and regrouped for the final section. Decided to read faster and be swifter in my selection right out of the gate. Finished with only 1 minute to spare.

Michele Woodhouse

Aug '24 •

I thought the combination of chocolate cake and beer to be a lil gross honestly.

But TONIGHT! Tonight triple chocolate cake and beer is the most delicious thing I have had in a very long time! Whooo hooooo!! Was listening to andrew up to the very last moment and honestly it feels weird to not watch/listen/read/practice project management!

2 likes • Aug '24

Congrats 🎉 I felt the same about not listening to Andrew. Ready to set some new goals!

Jaya M

Aug '24 •

PMP guidance for practice exams and focused concepts

Can someone please guide me on the mock exams or practice exams? I have done Andrew's course, I am still doing simplilearn's practice exams.. Do I need to go for PMI study hall practice tests? please do suggest, am quite confused.

3 likes • Aug '24

I found that the study hall was very helpful. I’m not familiar with the prep exams you mentioned. I passed my PMP exam on 7/31/24. I posted some comments about my prep process.

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