re: I'm scheduled for the PMP exam next week

I took and passed it by basically taking the practice exams. Make sure you think in terms of theoretical vs practical ... the answers don't necessarily coincide real life experiences.

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I'm a PMP. In the PMBOK really learn that matrix that has the knowledge areas and process groups inside and out. If you are taking sample tests you need to be scoring in the high 80s to pass the real test. Also you need a deep understanding of earned value.

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This. Similarity depends on the practice test, but I'm not aware of any bad ones.

Of particular importance: Once you get it, do your yearly credits so that it doesn't lapse. If you let it lapse, you have to take the exam again.

Yes, I have an Electrical Engineering degree

I got my PMP in December 2011, and in my experience the practice questions from some places were actually more difficult.

My advice when you first get into the exam write out all the formulas on the provided sheet of paper so you don't forget any of them.

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The material looks pretty tough

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Kaplan has a good study course.

I've destroyed every standardized test I've ever taken (ACT, SAT, LSAT, GMAT, etc), have been a project manager for years and thought it was pretty damn hard.

By hard I mean ridiculously overcomplicated and requiring rote memorization of concepts many of which I find either unsuited for use in the real world or flat out wrong based on my experience.

Do not plan on keeping up my certification.

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Posted by tide06 on 11/7 at 10:20 pm to 225rumpshaker I've destroyed every standardized test I've ever taken (ACT, SAT, LSAT, GMAT, etc), have been a project manager for years and thought it was pretty damn hard.

By hard I mean ridiculously overcomplicated and requiring rote memorization of concepts many of which I find either unsuited for use in the real world or flat out wrong based on my experience.

Do not plan on keeping up my certification.

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Be that as it may, as an independent consultant in the oil and gas IT field 95% of clients list this as a qualification so it is required for me essentially if I want to be successful.

To me this certification shows you at least have some working knowledge of project management concepts which is how I believe clients view it as well.