A friend asked me this morning what steps I had taken to pass the PMP cert and as I was writing them down I realized that i hadn't gone back and said thank you.  More importantly, I greatly benefitted from reading how others approached the test as well as the wealth of information shared in support of those seeking certification.  Following is what I sent my friend and hopefully it will benefit others.  Please note that I had been laid off in March and my old boss told me that if I could afford to wait 3-4 months before I had to look for a job, then i would be better served studeying