My PMP journey: 1 month of prep, AT/AT/AT, and the resources that helped most
Student syndrome almost made me postpone my PMP exam, here's how I still passed
I wanted to share my PMP preparation journey in case it helps someone who's feeling underprepared or overwhelmed.
I booked my PMP exam in April with the intention of preparing well in advance. However, like many of us, I fell into the "student syndrome" trap, constantly telling myself I still had time. On top of that, my workload was overwhelming, and I barely managed to study.
By the end of May, I hadn't even started my preparation and was seriously considering rescheduling my exam.
Fortunately, many people in the PMP community shared that one month of focusedpreparation could be enough if done consistently. That gave me the confidence to stick with my original exam date.
So, I dedicated the entire month of June to my preparation.
Resources I used:
- AR's 35 PDU Udemy Course
- AR's 200 Ultra Hard Questions
- AR's PMP Mindset videos
- AR's 100 Drag & Drop Questions
- David McLachlan's 150, 200, and 100 Question videos
- PMI Study Hall
- Third3Rock Notes
- PMI Infinity
PMI Study Hall scores:
80%, 77%, 78%, 70%, 71%
I also completed all the Practice Questions and Mini Exams.
The day before the exam, I focused on revising AR's PMP Mindset video and reviewing the Third3Rock Notes.
One unexpected challenge was accessing PMI Study Hall. Despite purchasing it three times, I couldn't access it initially and had to get two refunds. Even PMI support wasn't able to resolve the issue immediately. I finally got access just six days before my exam.
Because of the limited time, I completed every full-length mock and mini exam but reviewed only my incorrect answers. If you have more time than I did, I highly recommend reviewing both correct and incorrect answers. Understanding why the correct option is right is just as valuable as knowing why the wrong one is wrong.
Another resource that helped me a lot was PMI Infinity. I used it to:
- Simplify difficult concepts.
- Understand why my answers were incorrect.
- Identify the traps in questions that led me to choose the wrong option.
- Reinforce my understanding of PMP concepts.
One habit that made a big difference was analyzing every mistake. Instead of simply checking the correct answer, I asked myself: Was this a mindset gap, a knowledge gap, or did I misread the question? Once I identified the root cause, I worked on fixing it immediately so I wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
My biggest advice is to finish 35pdu n start practicing questions ASAP.
After one month of focused preparation, I was able to clear the PMP exam with AT/AT/AT.
A huge thank you to everyone in the PMP community who shared their experiences and advice. Your posts gave me the confidence to believe that one focused month could be enough.
To everyone preparing for the exam, trust the process, stay consistent, and believe in yourself. You've got this!