Each account is led by when the candidate actually sat the exam. Every one is reviewed before it appears; outcomes are as the candidate reported them.
Initial evidence seed — 51 self-reported sittings (46 successful, 5 unsuccessful, 0 unknown). Outcome coverage is small and uneven. This is not a representative sample, and no briefing is commercially available.
Sitting dates are kept separate from posting dates. Accounts that don't state a sitting date are listed last.
Sat on 1 October 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AN · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Prepared for five weeks with an Andrew Ramdayal course and Study Hall Plus, reviewing incorrect questions and writing personal rules, and found expert rationales helpful. Took both breaks; test-centre security re-entry cut into usable break time (a personal report, not a universal rule). Found the exam shorter, with more ambiguous direct questions, personally difficult and closest to Study Hall Mock 2.
In their words
“write down a short rule to follow for myself”
“personally, I found it tougher”
“I took both breaks in full.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
87%Andrew Ramdayal · AR Mock (Udemy class) · mock attempt not stated
77%PMI Study Hall Plus · Mock 1 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
70%PMI Study Hall Plus · Mock 2 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
88%PMI Study Hall Plus · Mock 3 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 1 October 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the stated 1 October 2026 sitting, after the 9 July launch.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AN (Reddit user)
Review note: Pricing and retake-protection remarks are not repeated as current product advice.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 21 September 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate A · Current PMP format
Easier than Study Hall, with some vague wording
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Passed on the first attempt at a test centre and finished early. Found the exam easier than Study Hall, although some wording felt vague. Used several preparation resources. In replies, reported Study Hall Mock 1 at 72% and Mock 2 at 75%, and taking both breaks.
In their words
“This was my first attempt at the PMP exam.”
“SH Mock 1 : 72%. SH Mock 2 : 75%”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
72%PMI Study Hall · Mock 1 · mock attempt not stated
75%PMI Study Hall · Mock 2 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 21 September 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Sitting date falls after the official 9 July 2026 launch.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 17 September 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate AD · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Returned to study after a failed May attempt, tracked missed questions in a spreadsheet, and reviewed error patterns and reasoning. Used Study Hall Essentials and Andrew Ramdayal / PM Aspirant, and ChatGPT to condense their own error notes. Describes difficult moments and using breaks to regroup. Perceived help, not causal proof.
In their words
“I tracked the questions I got wrong and tried to identify patterns”
“During my breaks, I ate my snacks, walked around the hallway”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
69%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Full-length mock (name not stated) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 17 September 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the stated 17 September sitting, after the 9 July launch; the post does not name the new version. A 29 May old-version failure is history only.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AD (Reddit user)
Review note: Sitting date stated twice; the indexed posting date (2026-09-19) is inconsistent with 'yesterday', and the stated date controls. AI use for condensing study notes is not a disclosure that the write-up is AI-generated. Mini-exam average (80%) is not a mock record.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 9 September 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate K · Current PMP format
More manageable than Study Hall, plausible answers still hard
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing online after course study, scenario practice and targeted review. Found the exam more manageable than Study Hall, although plausible answer choices remained challenging. Later-section fatigue reduced concentration, and there was almost no time for review. Used a structured question-reading and elimination approach.
In their words
“with almost no time left for review”
“That helped me much more than memorizing additional material.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
60%PMI Study Hall · Full mock (name not stated) · first try
64%PMI Study Hall · Full mock (name not stated) · retake
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 9 September 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Title explicitly states the new 2026 exam; sitting 2026-09-09 is after the 9 July launch.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate K (Reddit user)
Review note: Author-disclosed AI-assisted write-up of a claimed firsthand sitting; not independent verification.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 8 September 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AX · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Software project manager with 8.5 years' experience used an Andrew Ramdayal Udemy course, Study Hall and mindset videos, reviewing wrong answers and the right answers on the course mock. Positive test-centre experience; questions felt more straightforward than Study Hall. Used strike-through to narrow options, watched time across sections and finished about 15 minutes early but exhausted.
In their words
“I reviewed all incorrect answers, which was super helpful/important.”
“I finished my exam with ~15 min to spare and I was exhausted!”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
68%PMI Study Hall (premium, author's wording) · Full Mock #1 · mock attempt not stated
81%PMI Study Hall (premium, author's wording) · Full Mock #3 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 8 September 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the described 40/70/70 format and dated chronology. '9/8 today' stated; year 2026 inferred.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AX (Reddit user)
Review note: Study Hall plan written as 'premium' (author's wording). Section practice scores are not mocks. A remark that ended sections cannot be revisited is a personal report, not verified policy. A Jiggysawmill reply is already Candidate U.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 5 September 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AZ · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Knowledge and training professional describes 12 days of focused study with parts of a David McLachlan course, Study Hall, ChatGPT error explanations and Quizlet. Found the last 140 questions slightly easier than Study Hall full mocks. Took both breaks; security re-entry reduced usable break time. Had to speed up and stop re-reading confident answers, finishing with two minutes left. A personal case, not a 12-day promise.
In their words
“It was reviewing my mistakes until I understood why PMI wanted a particular answer”
“I finished with TWO MINUTES LEFT.”
“the only thing I used it for, was to periodically calculate my question to time ratio lol”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
65%PMI Study Hall · Full Mock Exam #1 · mock attempt not stated
64%PMI Study Hall · Full Mock Exam #2 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 5 September 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Used (physical calculator, used only to check question-to-time ratio)
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the stated 5 September 2026 sitting and the described 40/70/70 format.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AZ (Reddit user)
Review note: Mini-exam range and other quiz aggregates are not mock records. Other commenters are separate people.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 1 September 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate D · Current PMP format
One month of preparation and a very tight finish
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reported passing the new-format exam online after roughly one month of preparation. Used Study Hall Plus and reviewed recurring mistakes. Was surprised by the exam structure, experienced fatigue, and reported completing all answers two minutes before the exam ended. Reported 61% overall on Study Hall Mock Exam 2. The 74.6% score mentioned separately excluded Expert questions and must not be treated as the overall mock score.
In their words
“試験終了2分前に全回答終了。”Translation: “Completed all answers two minutes before the exam ended.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
61%PMI Study Hall Plus · Mock Exam 2 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 1 September 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Original title directly states the 2026-09-01 sitting and the new format.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate D (note.com author)
Summarized from a Japanese-language firsthand account.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 1 September 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Did not pass · self-reported
Candidate J · Current PMP format
Finding it hard to restart preparation afterwards
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports an unsuccessful September sitting with T/NI/T ratings and difficulty restarting preparation afterward. Mentions Study Hall scores of 59% and 63%, but does not identify the mock names or whether these were first attempts or repeats. Asks where to begin preparing for a retake.
In their words
“I don’t feel like studying”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 1 September 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Did not pass, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred: stated sitting '1st Sept' after the 9 July launch; year 2026 inferred from the indexed posting date 2026-10-03. Indexed post text; direct page unavailable at review; author not exposed.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate J (Reddit user; author not shown)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 29 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate AU · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Took the exam online from home, felt exhausted and found the new exam much harder than their earlier old-version sitting, finishing with four minutes remaining. Describes situational questions, graphs and AI topics. Felt bad afterwards but the update reports a pass.
In their words
“4 mins to spare.”
“I thought it was way easier vs this version.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 29 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new exam; 'just took' anchored to the indexed posting date 2026-08-29. A 7 July old-version sitting is history only.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AU (Reddit user; author not shown)
Review note: Indexed full text reviewed; author not exposed; direct page unavailable. The second quote compares the old exam (easier) with this version. An author-level duplicate cannot be ruled out. A commenter's pilot failure is not part of this account.
Original post on Reddit r/pmp (opens in new tab)Posted 29 Aug 2026 — the posting date is not the sitting date.Source access: Indexed post text; direct page unavailable at review. Author not exposed.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 23 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Did not pass · self-reported
Candidate I · Current PMP format
Used the full time and rushed near the end
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports an unsuccessful online sitting with T/BT/T domain ratings. Used the full exam time and rushed near the end. Found lengthy reading unexpected and asked how to approach it more efficiently. Preparation resources and mock scores are not stated.
In their words
“I had to take the entire time for the test”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 23 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Did not pass, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred: indexed posting date 2026-08-24, after the 9 July launch; sitting approximated from 'yesterday'. Indexed post text; direct page unavailable at review; author not exposed.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate I (Reddit user; author not shown)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 21 August 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate O · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports a lighter, more direct exam than Study Hall Expert practice. Focused on why plausible answers differed and understanding the problem before acting. Pacing was underprepared; created checkpoints during the sitting and compared question position with remaining time.
In their words
“paying more attention to why I was getting certain questions wrong”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 21 August 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Title states the 8/21/2026 sitting and the author describes the updated 2026 exam.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 19 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate R · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing after using TIA simulator and Study Hall Plus. Early break timing was unexpected. Answered the final question with about 45 seconds remaining and recommends preparing pacing checkpoints before the sitting.
In their words
“about 45 seconds left”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 19 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Author explicitly describes the new exam; posted 2026-08-19, sitting approximated from 'today'.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate R (Reddit user)
Review note: Break placement is this candidate's experience, not an official standardised format.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 17 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate L · Current PMP format
Restarted preparation and passed first time
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing on a first attempt after restarting preparation. Used a book and updated Study Hall, reviewed missed questions, and found written study more engaging than videos. Unexpected break timing prompted an unscheduled break. Reports finishing with 80 minutes remaining.
In their words
“Had 80 minutes left when I finished”
“Reviewing that and watching the mindset video helped me”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
62%PMI Study Hall · Full mock (name not stated) · first try
66%PMI Study Hall · Full mock (name not stated) · retake (inferred)
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 17 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Test centre (inferred)
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred: posted 2026-08-17 after the 9 July launch, describing the updated Study Hall, the July change and the new break timing. Sitting approximated from 'today'. Test centre inferred from staff handing over the result paper.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate L (Reddit user)
Review note: Second mock score ('Retested Saturday') is treated as a retake of the same mock by inference from wording; it may have been a different mock.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 16 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate U · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing after six weeks of preparation using an Andrew Ramdayal course and Study Hall Essentials. Needed almost all the allotted time, finishing with roughly three minutes remaining and no question review.
In their words
“Finished with like 3 minutes to spare”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 16 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the author's planned Sunday 16 August sitting and next-day follow-up (indexed 2026-08-17), after the 9 July launch.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate U (Reddit user)
Review note: The same author repeats this 3-minute account in several other threads; it is one sitting, counted once.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 13 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate H · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing at a test centre after an earlier online check-in cancellation gave additional preparation time. Used regular quizzes, a simulator and elimination practice. Became sleepy during the exam, reduced flagging when time tightened, and finished with 1 minute 20 seconds remaining.
In their words
“I ended up finishing with only a minute and twenty seconds to spare”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
78%Provider not stated · PMP exam simulator (name not stated) · first try
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 13 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Available; use unknown
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred: posted 2026-08-13, after the 9 July transition, with firsthand discussion of early case studies and breaks. Sitting date approximated from 'passed today'. An earlier online session was cancelled during check-in before the exam began; it is not an exam attempt.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 13 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate N · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing after intensive preparation using Study Hall and practical experience. Found practice questions similar to the exam and charts easier than expected. Used a personal pacing approach and described unexpected break timing.
In their words
“The biggest help was the Study Hall Premium”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
65%PMI Study Hall · Exam 1 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 13 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the 13 August sitting (after the 9 July launch) and firsthand discussion of the new early break. Body states Aug 13; year from the indexed posting date.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate N (Reddit user)
Review note: Author wrote 'Study Hall Premium'; kept as written, not mapped to another tier. Mini-exam ranges (60s, then 80–90s) are not individual scores. A garbled sentence about finishing margin is not recorded as a timing fact.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 11 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate AL · Current PMP format
A first-attempt pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Credits Study Hall practice and mocks with time practice, flagging difficult questions for review and taking both ten-minute breaks; had more than 60 minutes for review. Felt the real exam was not necessarily easier than Study Hall. Resource criticisms are opinion, not an objective verdict.
In their words
“I had more than 60mins for review”
“I focused more on practice questions and did the mock to manage my time.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
62%PMI Study Hall · Mock 1 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
49%PMI Study Hall · Mock 2 (initial) · mock attempt not stated
63%PMI Study Hall · Mock 2 (later) · retake (inferred)
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 11 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: own reply says first attempt focused only on the new exam; '11 August' from title, year 2026 inferred.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AL (Reddit user)
Review note: Mock 2 appears twice: an initial 49% (attempt not stated) and a later 63%, treated as a retake by inference from 'initial'. Expert-adjusted and section percentages are not mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 9 August 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate T · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing after eight weeks of preparation. Found the actual exam easier than their PMI practice exams. Personal pacing habits differed across sections: little early review but spare time for final-section review. Used scratch paper and a calculator to set pacing milestones.
In their words
“I used that to help me set milestones”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
64%PMI Study Hall · Mock 1 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
67%PMI · PMP Practice Exam · mock attempt not stated
72%PMI Study Hall · Mock 2 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 9 August 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Used (used with scratch paper to set pacing milestones)
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the 2026-08-09 posting date and firsthand discussion of the 240-minute format and new breaks. Sitting approximated from 'this morning'.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate T (Reddit user)
Review note: Two Andrew Ramdayal mock names are uncertain in the source and kept with a question mark. The 84% excluding Expert questions is not a comparable score and is not recorded.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 30 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AH · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Describes OnVUE admission trouble, recurring case context and rereading that slowed them, and fatigue in long blocks. Used Study Hall Plus and Andrew Ramdayal material, dissecting questions and attending to sequence words. A technical workaround they describe is an anecdote, not official guidance.
In their words
“it just slowed me down later”
“So I stopped answering questions and started taking them apart.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 30 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: own reply says this is the new version. '30 July' stated; year 2026 inferred from that context.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AH (Reddit user)
Review note: Author is the creator and promoter of the preparation tool mentioned; claimed firsthand sitting, not independent validation of that tool. Study Hall 65–80% range is not individual mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 29 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AO · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Studied intermittently for a couple of years for the old version, could not schedule before the change, then did minimal additional study after the change before passing. Minimal new study is not minimal overall study, and not advice to skip updated preparation.
In their words
“studied very minimally after the exam change”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 29 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new exam. The scheduled 7/29 date is taken as the sitting (narrative says passed); year 2026 inferred from context.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AO (Reddit user)
Review note: A commenter in the same thread is a different person and is held privately.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 28 July 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate S · Current PMP format
Too long on early questions, rushed at the end
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing the new exam on a second attempt after an earlier old-version failure. Spent too long on early questions and rushed later questions. Credits updated Study Hall and understanding explanations for mistakes; did not take full-length mocks.
In their words
“I almost ran out of time”
“Reviewing every question I got wrong and understanding why”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 28 July 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Title states 'New PMP 7/28'; year from the indexed posting date 2026-07-28. The earlier 2 July failure was on the old version and is not a separate record.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate S (Reddit user)
Review note: Mini-exam 80–100% range is an aggregate, not separate mock scores.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 23 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate Z · Current PMP format
A first-attempt pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Found the real exam easier than Study Hall but still had to choose between plausible answers. Credits Study Hall Plus, an Andrew Ramdayal course, and reviewing incorrect answers to understand the reasoning rather than memorizing. Reports two months of study.
In their words
“Reviewing every incorrect answer instead of just checking the score”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 23 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: own reply says they took the new PMP exam on 23 July. Year 2026 inferred from the new-exam thread context.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate Z (Reddit user)
Review note: Practice-exam aggregate (68%) and mock range (68–70%) are not individual mock records. Receiving results in 12 hours does not establish online delivery.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 21 July 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate F · Current PMP format
Passed the new format after an old-version attempt
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Passed the new exam after an unsuccessful July 7 attempt on the old version. Reported 40 minutes remaining. Found Study Hall questions similar to the real exam and credited reviewing wrong-answer explanations, highlighting and eliminating options. Reported Study Hall full Exam 1 at 66% and Exam 2 at 72%.
In their words
“I finished with 40 minutes to spare.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
66%PMI Study Hall · Full Exam 1 · mock attempt not stated
72%PMI Study Hall · Full Exam 2 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 21 July 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Post title states the new exam on 21 July 2026. The earlier 7 July attempt was on the old version and is not part of this cohort.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 20 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AP · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Combined project management experience, a course, PMBOK 7 and 8, Andrew Ramdayal and David McLachlan question videos and late Study Hall practice. Never completed a full-length mock or a practice block over 40 questions. Felt fatigue from around question 120–130, sometimes reread unclear wording, and still had 15 minutes left after review.
In their words
“So fatigue is real.”
“Maybe that's just my experience.”
“I would always answer the question first”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 20 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new exam. 'Yesterday' anchored to the indexed posting date 2026-07-21.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AP (Reddit user)
Review note: Percentages 69/69/75 and 72% refer to the actual exam, not mocks. Video-course, practice, mini-exam and other aggregate scores are not mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 18 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Did not pass · self-reportedFirst attempt (inferred)
Candidate E · Current PMP format
Comparable to Study Hall Expert, with wording difficulties
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reported failing the new exam at a test centre. Found it comparable to Study Hall Expert questions and reported wording difficulties, although there was time to review. Completed one Study Hall mock at 67% overall. Later comments confirm a July 18 sitting on the new version.
In their words
“I had enough time at the end to review”
“It was the new exam (7/18).”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
67%PMI Study Hall · Full mock (name not stated) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 18 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Did not pass, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (inferred from wording)
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Author's replies confirm the new exam, taken after the 9 July launch (BE 26%). Sitting written as '7/18'; year 2026 inferred from the update, not stated in full. First attempt inferred from the author's second-attempt wording.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 18 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AT · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Practised with older question material and says it helped their mindset. Found the early break unhelpful, finished right on time without review and was initially unsure they had passed.
In their words
“I practiced using the old questions before July”
“I finished right on time and didn’t review any answers”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 18 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new exam; '18 Jul' stated, year 2026 inferred from context.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AT (Reddit user)
Review note: A reply by Jiggysawmill in this thread is already Candidate U and is not counted again.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 17 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AK · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Senior project manager with military and 10+ years' experience says an O2O course and David McLachlan's mindset and practice videos helped relate their experience to the PMI framework. Bought Study Hall but did not complete it. Personal perceived help, not advice to skip mocks.
In their words
“I definitely feel like real world experience helped me to pass”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 17 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: title states the new exam on 7/17; year 2026 inferred from context.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 15 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Did not pass · self-reported
Candidate AV · Current PMP format
Questions not especially hard, but reading and fatigue were
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Says questions were not especially hard but reading and fatigue made focus difficult. Study Hall helped with question structure. Used all the time and skimmed near the end. Online check-in and access-code trouble delayed the start by about an hour, leaving them exhausted and upset before beginning; later disclosed an unsuccessful result.
In their words
“got to the last second to finish.”
“No I didn’t pass :(”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 15 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Did not pass, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the dated sitting after 9 July plus firsthand case studies and the early break. 'Yesterday' anchored to the indexed posting date 2026-07-16.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AV (Reddit user)
Review note: The initial post was awaiting results; the outcome comes from the author's own reply. Community comments about skipping case questions or leaving answers are not our advice and are not treated as causes of the result.
Original post on Reddit r/pmp (opens in new tab)Posted 16 Jul 2026 — the posting date is not the sitting date.Source access: Posting date from an indexed Dutch Reddit page (nl.reddit.com) showing 16 Jul 2026.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 10 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Did not pass · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate AE · Current PMP format
An unsuccessful first attempt, looking for a study plan
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports an unsuccessful first actual attempt and asks for study-plan guidance. No exam-experience details are given.
In their words
“I took the test today and it was my first attempt but i failed.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 10 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Did not pass, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred: 'today' anchored to the comment's indexed timestamp (10 July 2026), after the 9 July launch. Not inferred from the thread author's version claim.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AE (Reddit commenter)
Review note: Promoted from private pending (first held in batch EVS-PMP-20261010-B02, where sitting date and version were unresolved) after a dated search-index rendering showed the comment under 10 July 2026. Timestamp not independently confirmed. Separate person from the thread author (Candidate AB).
Original post on Reddit r/pmp (opens in new tab)Posted 10 Jul 2026 — the posting date is not the sitting date.Source access: Direct comment text and author reviewed; timestamp from search-index rendering, not independently confirmed.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 9 July 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate B · Current PMP format
Launch-day sitting online, finished with 30 minutes left
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Sat the new exam online on launch day and reported passing with 30 minutes remaining. Took the second break and skipped the first. Described case-study navigation and graph interpretation. Used Study Hall mini exams but no full-length mock; later replies listed five mini-exam scores of 70%, 80%, 70%, 50%, and 50%.
In their words
“I did finish with 30 minutes left.”
“I didn’t do any full length mock exams.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
70%PMI Study Hall · Mini exam 1 · mock attempt not stated
80%PMI Study Hall · Mini exam 2 · mock attempt not stated
70%PMI Study Hall · Mini exam 3 · mock attempt not stated
50%PMI Study Hall · Mini exam 4 · mock attempt not stated
50%PMI Study Hall · Mini exam 5 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 9 July 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicitly describes the new exam, sat on launch day.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 9 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate C · Current PMP format
Less ambiguous than Study Hall, but fatigue crept in
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reported passing the new-format exam. Found it easier and less ambiguous than Study Hall, but was surprised by the break structure and described fatigue during a long section. Said reviewing wrong-answer patterns helped their preparation. Reported Study Hall Essentials Mock Exam 1 at 66% and Mock Exam 2 at 78%.
In their words
“I was starting to get test fatigue.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
66%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mock Exam 1 · mock attempt not stated
78%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mock Exam 2 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 9 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new-format account. Sitting date anchored to the indexed posting date (2026-07-09) and the post saying the exam was taken 'today'; not directly stated.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 9 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate AC · Current PMP format
A first-attempt pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Prepared about 1.5 months for the old version before the appointment was cancelled, then adapted to the new version in two days. Credits Andrew Ramdayal questions, Study Hall practice and updated David McLachlan material. Describes case-study reading and review burden, finishing with 4 minutes left.
In their words
“I wrapped up with 4 minutes on the clock”
“I only studied for the new exam for 2 days.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 9 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new exam after a technical cancellation of the planned old-version sitting. The 9th was scheduled; month and year inferred from the 2026-07-10 posting. The cancellation before sitting is not a failed attempt.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AC (Reddit user)
Review note: Historical note: a 62% mock was explicitly for the previous exam version and is excluded from current-version mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sat on 9 July 2026 (Exact sitting date stated by the candidate)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate AF · Current PMP format
A first-attempt pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Had prepared for the old exam, could not book before the change, and made no special preparation for the new material (not no preparation overall). Skipped the early first break, felt mentally exhausted by around question 90, fell behind their own plan and finished the last question with 10 seconds remaining. Personally found business-related questions difficult.
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sat on 9 July 2026 — exact sitting date stated by the candidate.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: states sitting the new exam on its first day, 9 July 2026.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AF (note.com author)
Review note: Only the free public portion was used; the author sells a paid continuation, which is not independent validation. The author's recalled section sizes are inconsistent and are not repeated.
Summarized from a Japanese-language firsthand account; no direct quote shown.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Around 9 July 2026 (Approximate sitting date, inferred from the post)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AQ · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Agile project manager with 7+ years' experience used David McLachlan's Udemy PDUs and Andrew Ramdayal's mindset material and questions, not Study Hall. Found it harder than expected and was surprised by the early first break. Says the mindset helped with elimination.
In their words
“It was shocking to have a break after about 20mins”
“The mindset was helpful in eliminating wrong answers”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Around 9 July 2026 — approximate sitting date, inferred from the post.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit new exam; 'July 9' stated, year 2026 inferred from context.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AQ (Reddit user)
Review note: Another commenter's old-version pass is not part of this account.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate G · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing after roughly two weeks of intensive preparation, with prior project management experience. Used an updated course, Study Hall Essentials and videos. Found cases manageable but later-section fatigue and multiple-response questions challenging. Reports calculation questions solved without using the calculator.
In their words
“I solved them without even using the calculator.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Explicitly not used
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Supported by updated new-exam preparation and firsthand discussion of the new format. Sitting date not established: receiving results 'today' does not fix the sitting day.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate M · Current PMP format
Confusing wording and more time needed than expected
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing online without major technical problems after fixing room-check issues. Found wording confusing and underestimated the time required. Finished with three minutes remaining, describing fatigue and rushed reading. Used the built-in calculator to track time per question, despite reporting no calculation questions. Study Hall Essentials was their main practice resource.
In their words
“I kept using the calculator”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Used (used to track time per question, not for calculations)
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the firsthand new-format account (case studies, early break) and thread context in 2026. Sitting and posting dates are not established.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate P · Current PMP format
Expected to fail during the exam, then passed
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing despite expecting failure during the exam. Found wording substantially different from Study Hall and became exhausted near the end. Used Study Hall and ChatGPT in preparation; a stated approximate Study Hall score lacks a specific mock identity.
In their words
“by question 170 I was spent”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from explicit discussion of the newest version and case studies, posted 2026-08-29. 8/29 is a result update, not necessarily the exam day; sitting date unknown.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate P (Reddit user)
Review note: Outcome from the updated post and author reply. The content-difference view is the author's perception at that time, not a verified current provider condition. Approximate 74% is an aggregate, not a mock record.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate Q · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Reports passing after returning to preparation years after an earlier bootcamp. Found Study Hall practice more engaging than videos and emphasized identifying what a question asks and eliminating options. Preparation duration is a personal account, not a recommended schedule.
In their words
“Familiarize yourself with how questions are formatted”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
64%PMI Study Hall · Full mock (name not stated) · first try
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from a 2026 narrative of studying for a September sitting after a July course; posted 2026-09-20. No exam date stated.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate X · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Experienced project manager who adapted preparation after missing the old-version cutoff, using a PMI-LA course, updated material, Study Hall and Infinity. Found question interpretation, applying concepts and time management central. Nervous at the unfamiliar setup, took both breaks, settled into a rhythm and had a little final review time. Calls the newer exam more intuitive, not easy.
In their words
“I took both of my 10-minute breaks, regrouped, and kept going.”
“I found the newer PMP exam more intuitive.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: missed the old-exam cutoff without scheduling, studied after the new launch and describes sitting the newer exam. Sitting date not stated; none inferred from the article date or deadlines.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate X (PMI Los Angeles blog author)
Review note: Public chapter article; still the author's self-report, with no independent outcome verification. Three full practice exams mentioned without scores, so no mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate Y · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Found the current exam easier and more straightforward than the old exam and Study Hall, though with reading and time demands and ambiguous choices. Credits an Andrew Ramdayal course and videos, Third Rock, Study Hall and a broader business perspective.
In their words
“Time management is important”
“Focusing on the PMI Mindset is key rather than trying to memorize answers.”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit current/new exam; the author mentions the new Study Hall. 'July 2026' is month-level only, so no sitting day is chosen. The earlier 4 July old-exam failure is history only, not a separate sitting.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate Y (Reddit user)
Review note: Reported 72% average across full mocks and 80–100% mini range are aggregates, not individual mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate AA · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Describes restarting after two earlier failures, using Study Hall Plus and Andrew Ramdayal material, then reviewing incorrect answers and their reasoning for the new-format attempt. Describes doubts before finding a pass result. The optimism is personal, not a guarantee.
In their words
“studied all the wrong answers and understood why”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: third attempt, taken on the new exam after the July update. Sitting date not stated. Earlier 2024 and pre-update failures are history only, not counted.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AA (Reddit user)
Review note: Third actual attempt as stated. Other commenters in the thread, including one with a 31 August sitting, are not part of this account.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate AB · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Says they accidentally booked the new exam content for a second attempt and passed. In a reply, describes the first break arriving after roughly 10 questions or 10–15 minutes. This is one person's report, not a universal exam rule.
In their words
“then first break started”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: title states the new 2026 exam. Sitting and posting dates not stated.
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AB (Reddit user)
Review note: A failed commenter in the same thread is a separate person and is held privately; not part of this account.
Original post on Reddit r/pmp (opens in new tab)Posted 10 Jul 2026 — the posting date is not the sitting date.Source access: Posting date backfilled (batch EVS-PMP-20261011-B03) from a dated search-index rendering; it is not the sitting date.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AG · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Test-centre check-in took over 30 minutes and a cold room distracted them near the end. Describes long stretches causing mental depletion, variable question difficulty and uncertain feelings despite passing. Credits Andrew Ramdayal, David McLachlan and Study Hall, reviewed errors with Copilot and rehearsed timed 80–90 question blocks. A personal report, not a break rule or advice to skip reading.
In their words
“I was so mentally depleted by the end of the test”
“I also reviewed all the SH questions I got wrong”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
63%PMI Study Hall · Mock 1 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
64%PMI Study Hall · Mock 2 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: title and narrative describe the new exam. Sitting date not stated; posting date 2026-07-19 from search index.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AG (Reddit user)
Review note: Expert-excluded scores (75%, 78%), section practice scores and the mini-exam average are not mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate AI · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Restarted after a failure the previous year, with two weeks of focused study plus prior project management experience, using Study Hall and Andrew Ramdayal's mindset material. Reports a 35-minute admission delay and a computer crash, then reconnected, felt behind and finished with 35 seconds left. Two weeks is their experience, not a recommendation.
In their words
“finished with just 35 seconds remaining”
“focusing on the PMI mindset instead of trying to memorize everything”
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: describes the new online exam. Sitting date unresolved ('today' relative); none guessed. A failure about a year earlier is history only.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AJ · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Credits Study Hall Plus and Andrew Ramdayal's principles and videos, using practice explanations to find gaps and optionally AI for clarification. Their recollections of formats and topics are subjective, not an official composition.
In their words
“doing those is what forced me to understand and learn my gaps”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
63%PMI Study Hall Plus · Exam 1 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
69%PMI Study Hall Plus · Exam 2 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
84%PMI Study Hall Plus · Exam 3 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: title states the new exam. Sitting and posting dates unresolved.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AJ (Reddit user)
Review note: Three mocks reported 12, 7 and 3 days before the exam; the exam date is not inferred from them.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AM · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Credits Study Hall Essentials practice, reviewing why answers were right or wrong, and Bonnie Biafore's LinkedIn Learning course as a foundation. Found Study Hall somewhat more challenging than the actual exam.
In their words
“reviewing why each answer was right or wrong”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
87%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 1 · 15 questions, 13/15 · mock attempt not stated
87%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 2 (Predictive) · 15 questions, 13/15 · mock attempt not stated
87%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 3 (Hybrid) · 15 questions, 13/15 · mock attempt not stated
87%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 4 (Agile) · 15 questions, 13/15 · mock attempt not stated
80%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 5 (Hybrid) · 15 questions, 12/15 · mock attempt not stated
87%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 6 (Predictive) · 15 questions, 13/15 · mock attempt not stated
60%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 7 · 15 questions, 9/15 · mock attempt not stated
67%PMI Study Hall Essentials · Mini exam 8 (Agile) · 15 questions, 10/15 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: title states the new PMP exam. Sitting and posting dates not stated.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AM (Reddit user)
Review note: Scores are 15-question mini exams, not full-length mocks. A linked profile is the same person. Aggregate average (80%) and practice total (96%) are not mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AR · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Used an Andrew Ramdayal course and mindset videos plus Study Hall, reviewing right and wrong answers. Found the real exam much easier than Study Hall, aimed for about 70 seconds per question, finished about 18 minutes early and did not review flags. English is their third language; fatigue made reading harder near section ends, though time felt comfortable.
In their words
“I reviewed all three mock exams, including both my correct and incorrect answers.”
“I finished the exam with about 18 minutes remaining.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
64%PMI Study Hall · Full-length mock 1 (sequence reported; name not stated) · mock attempt not stated
72%PMI Study Hall · Full-length mock 2 (sequence reported; name not stated) · mock attempt not stated
81%PMI Study Hall · Full-length mock 3 (sequence reported; name not stated) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the described current break format and case studies, not from the timestamp. Sitting and posting dates unresolved.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AR (Reddit user)
Review note: Mock names not stated; numbered by reported sequence. Practice-question first/repeat scores, mini range and average are not mock records. Their elimination estimate is not a frequency.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reportedRetake
Candidate AS · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Used an Andrew Ramdayal course and Study Hall, reviewing weak areas and the mindset, and chose a test centre after the earlier attempt's technical failure. Does not call the real exam easy, and says a Study Hall score alone should not decide readiness.
In their words
“But I would not interpret that as "60% is enough."”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
71%PMI Study Hall · Full-length Mock 1 · mock attempt not stated
60%PMI Study Hall · Full-length Mock 2 · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Retake
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the author's chronology: nearly two months after an incomplete 4 July old-version attempt, so late August, after the cut-over. No special original-format or pilot claim seen. No sitting day stated or invented.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AS (Reddit user)
Review note: The 4 July old-version attempt, stopped by a crash after three hours, is history only and not counted. An Andrew Ramdayal full mock had no stated score.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reportedFirst attempt
Candidate AW · Current PMP format
A first-attempt pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
In-house agile IT product manager studied around 100 hours in a month using Udemy, a Japanese textbook, Gemini and Study Hall Essentials bought shortly before the exam. Personally emphasizes stamina and analysing errors. Says they completed all questions in under three hours with about an hour remaining. Perceived benefit is not a proven cause or an endorsement of AI accuracy.
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: First (stated)
Delivery: Not stated
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Explicit: 2026 new ECO / July change. Sitting stated as August 2026 with no day, so the date is left unknown.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AW (note.com author)
Review note: Approximate mock ranges and AI-generated question scores excluded. The article's pass-line and timing claims are unverified author claims and are not reproduced.
Summarized from the public portion of a Japanese-language firsthand article; no direct quote shown.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate AY · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Engineering manager studied while working with an Andrew Ramdayal course, Study Hall Plus and Third Rock. Reviewed mistakes after the first mock; took the second mock in three chunks rather than one timed sitting. Online setup was difficult but the exam ran smoothly once admitted. First section felt easier than mocks, very short middle-section questions were sometimes unclear, and fatigue set in during the final section.
In their words
“Some were so short I wasn't sure what they were asking”
“My brain was pretty fried by then”
“then reviewed everything I missed.”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
64%PMI Study Hall Plus · Full mock 1 (sequence reported) · mock attempt not stated
74%PMI Study Hall Plus · Full mock 2 (sequence reported; taken in three chunks) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Online
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the described 40/70/70 sections and case studies. Sitting and posting dates unknown.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate AY (Reddit user)
Review note: Image alt text mentions a date but the image was not inspected, so no sitting date is assigned. Mock 2 was taken in chunks, not one timed sitting. Percentile, practice and average scores are not mock records.
Approved means our editors reviewed this firsthand public account. Identity and result are not independently verified.
Sitting date not stated (A usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source)
Passed · self-reported
Candidate BA · Current PMP format
A pass, in their own account
Headline and summary paraphrased by our reviewers — not the candidate's words.
Delivery manager with a project-focused MBA studied 2.5 weeks using Study Hall mini exams, then one full mock taken one section a day, reviewing errors with AI. Says shorter real questions felt harder with fewer clues; at the last break 85 questions remained with 72 minutes left, so the final section was rushed. Found the test-centre proctor interaction unpleasant.
In their words
“85 questions to complete with only 72 min remaining.”
“the exam felt encompassing of all the material.”
“reviewed every incorrect answer, including the expert questions”
Practice scores they reported — listed individually, not averaged, no pass mark implied
62%PMI Study Hall · ME1 (overall) · mock attempt not stated
Sources & evidence
Sitting date: Sitting date not stated — a usable sitting day was not established from the reviewed source.
Outcome: Passed, as reported by the candidate.
Exam attempt: Not stated
Delivery: Test centre
Calculator: Not mentioned
Exam version: Current PMP format, introduced 9 Jul 2026. Inferred from the described format (case studies; 85 questions after the last break), which matches the new exam; explicitly mentions the new Study Hall. Updated preparation alone is not the anchor. Sitting and posting dates unknown.
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2026 (editorial review date, not the sitting date)
Candidate: Candidate BA (Reddit user)
Review note: No actual finish margin stated. The 69 expert-question count refers to the mock, not the real exam.