
Got my PMP! AT/AT/AT with just a week of preparation
First of all, thank you so much for everyone in this community. I have scheduled my PMP 3 months ago but haven’t had a chance to prepare for it until the last week. I moved to a new state and started working at a startup 7 days a week and boy was it hectic. I took WFH the week before my exam and I studied for 4 hours a day with distractions.
Here’s what worked for me:
- Watched MD & AR Mindset videos in 2x (didn’t watch their example questions as I didn’t have time for it)
- STUDY HALL. That’s all you need for this exam in my opinion. I completely all the practice tests and made sure I understood the reasoning and mindset behind my wrong answers. Completed all the mini mocks, scored 60%-90% in those. Just did one full mock and scored 78% in it. I was too lazy to do the second mock and was also worried I might get lesser than my first full mock, so I didn’t want to lose confidence.
- Made notes of all the definitions, formulas I came across in those mock tests.
- Day before the exam, I referred to the notes I made, watched DM’s Fast track and cheat sheet videos (highly recommended).
- I did not watch it but it’s recommended to watch DM’s 110 Drag & Drop so it doesn’t surprise you if it shows up in the exam.
EXAM DAY:
- I was unable to sleep the night before so I was so damn sleepy for the first 60 questions.
- The questions made absolutely NO SENSE. The questions definitely needed more context. Each question has at least 2 similar and right answers. It was so difficult to choose one. I had to read each question 5 times to understand what they are trying to ask.
- The fatigue is real. The exam drains you, be prepared for it.
- TAKE YOUR BREAKS! I took both breaks and ate snickers, walked for 2 mins and went back in. Helped me a lot to make me feel sane again before starting the next section.
- The last 20 questions, I have no clue what I did. I was just waiting for the exam to be done so I can get out. Horrible experience.
- I flagged a few questions and it helped. Didn’t really use the highlighter or strike through cause it was a waste of time for me.
- I thought I failed the exam. I was so done, didn’t even plan on trying for the second attempt. But when I got the result, it said AT/AT/AT. Still surprised!
I saw everyone here wearing blue for the exam and eating a cake after passing so I did the same!
For everyone who are yet to give the exam before the new exam, YOU GOT THIS!