Thanks to PM prepcast and following this thread for a while, I was able to successfully pass my PMP exam on 10/26 with 4 Above Targets, 1 Target.
My study plan included:
1. Read Rita's book cover to cover (took about a month), and keep score of all of my end of chapter test scores (averaged about a 75% on all of them)
2. After, start taking PM prepcast simulator exams (averaged about a 72% on the 5 exams I took during the span of 2 months)
3. Take notes after reviewing the simulator exam results, and where my weak areas were (review those notes)
4. Filled my knowledge gaps by skimming Rita's book twice more
5. total study time was about 2.5-3 months
If you put in the time and effort, you'll definitely pass. Thank you to PM Prepcast and everyone's helpful input on this forum!!