How I passed the PMP Exam...

First and foremost I had to have a plan that worked for me. I highly recommend figuring out how you best process and absorb extensive information, determine a plan and schedule, and then stick to it!

Reading how many weeks, times, scores and resources other people used did no good for me personally. It only causes me to worry and prolong taking the exam… ** I can say this because initially I followed the advice from others thinking if I patterned their plan, I would gain their success. That didn't work for me and I didn't pass my first time.

Life happens you can't follow another's steps and believe it will work just the same for you. The prime advice is to do what works for you and your life, but maintain that plan at all costs (sleep depravation at times may have need to be included).

I passed my second time by thoroughly reading the PMBOK 4th ed. twice and all of Rita's PMP Exam Prep guide once and sticking to my plan at all costs. I also used this overpriced, crappy simulation software that was recommended by a PMP instructor at a local community college near where I lived. Had I known better prior, I would have just use PM Exam Simulator. When it got down the wire, I let go of trying to score above 75-80%. Once I was consistently scoring around 65-75% on mock exams.. I focused on reading the questions carefully, staying alert and thinking like a PMI professional.  I officially became a PMP two weeks before Christmas… Best Present Ever!! Best Wishes

Here are the best web pages I collected during my study period (some might find them helpful):

Head First Labs from O'Reilly Media, Inc. :: Head First PMP: Free PMP Exam
PMP Certification Exam Prep | Free PMP Exam Practice Test Questions
Project Management Resources and Training
Prepare for the PMP Certification Exam, pass it and become a PMP? Part-IIPM Study Circle – Helping you for your PMP Exam preparation.
Wake Forest Experiences: How to Get PMP Certified in Two Weeks
PMHUB Gateway to Professional Project Management
PMP Exam - 2 days to go - study plan / results so far | PM Zilla - PMP Exam Prep ( Project Management Professional )
Online PMP Courses | Free PMP Practice Questions, tests and study guides for CAMP and PMP
The Project Management Knowledge Areas ITTOs
Project Management Course - PMP Training Online - Certification Preparation by PMPerfect
Deep Fried Brain Project - PMP and CAPM Certification Exam Prep Blog: Review of PMP Exam Formula Study Guide
Deep Fried Brain Project - PMP and CAPM Certification Exam Prep Blog: Directory of *Best* PMP Exam Resources on the web
BrainBOK™ - PMP® and CAPM® Certification Exam Sample Questions, Exam Simulator, Flashcards, ITTOs and Quizzes
Free PMP Exam Question Practice Test based on PMBOK like Rita Mulcahy
Formulas / Math for PMP | PM Zilla - PMP Exam Prep ( Project Management Professional )
Deep Fried Brain Project - PMP and CAPM Certification Exam Prep Blog: Directory of *Best* PMP Exam Resources on the web
PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide: Kim Heldman: 9781118083215: Amazon.com: Books
Lesson Learned - I Passed My PMP Certification ExamPM Study Circle – Helping you for your PMP Exam preparation.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmpbest/attachments/folder/1811377905/item...
BrainBOK™ - PMP® and CAPM® Certification Exam Sample Questions, Exam Simulator, Flashcards, ITTOs and Quizzes
How to Study for the PMP Exam - RMC Project Management
6500 Best Free PMP Certification Exam Sample Questions
Free PMP Simulated Practice Mock Exam
Free PMP Exam
Oliver F. Lehmann Mock Test
FREE PMP Exam Simulator - FREE Quiz
Free exam test bank
The Millennial Voice: How to Get PMP Certified in Two Weeks
PMP Exams and Resources | PM Zilla - PMP Exam Prep ( Project Management Professional )
Free PMZilla Tests | PM Zilla - PMP Exam Prep ( Project Management Professional )