I've taken three full-length mock exams and I'm scoring around 68%. Is that enough to pass, or am I headed for failure? I’ve heard that people who fail usually don't reach a certain threshold in their PMP exam preparation phase. How do I know when I am truly "ready" so I don't waste my exam fee and end up having to retake it?
3 answers
Honestly, 68% is a bit on the risky side. Most experts suggest that you should be consistently hitting 75-80% on your first attempt at a mock exam before you feel confident. During my PMP exam preparation, I noticed that my scores improved significantly once I started reviewing the explanations for the questions I got wrong. It’s not about the number of exams you take, but the depth of your review. If you understand why the wrong answers were wrong, you're building the logic needed to handle the real thing.
Rebecca, which simulators did you find most accurate? I’ve noticed some free ones are way too easy compared to the actual PMI style.
Don't just look at the score. Look at your performance by domain. If you are 'Below Target' in People, focus your study there specifically.
Great point! I realized my PMP exam preparation was lacking in the Business Environment domain, which is small but can pull your whole score down.
I used the official PMI Study Hall, Kevin. It’s notoriously difficult, but it prepares you for the "vague" wording of the real test. Including it in your PMP exam preparation is a game changer because it levels your expectations. If you can get a 70% there, you are likely ready for the real exam.