I need some MCSD tips

Hi :)
This is my first post on CodeGuru so, let me say: Hello World!

I have decided to take the test for Microsoft 's Solution Developer Certificate but i want to try it without attending courses (which are quite expensive ;)...
I have found a lot of literature, braindumps and stuff, but i just can't reach anybody who actually took the test.
Please, is there anybody here willing to tell me more about it? I feel a little weak on the exam 70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

Thanks in advance

actually your in luck.. Our companies janitor took that test a few months ago and aced it. He said that the trick was to pay them enough money until they think your a good software developer.

He's not getting a new job in the company of course, we are all wise to those tricks... We know that the MCSD doesnt really mean much in the real world.

Who said i am not a janitor too? :D

So, if i understood You correctly, your advice for me is not to take the test? Is it?

BTW: Thanks

no, I said you can take it, but as a professional it doesnt always mean a lot.

just mho.

Which certification kicks :(

i was halfway thru MCSE then they changed to wind 2003
so now i am gonna take MCSD in C#...:)
BTW : is it tru that u need to have 2 years of working experience to take MCSD now a days?:confused:

Hi :)
I asked at Prometric about the two years experience, not because i don't have one but because most of my experience was gathered on "commertial" ;) versions of MS Visual Studio :) (don't tell anybody, hehe)

Anyway, they said it's just a recomendation, not a request...

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Originally posted by MaxHeadroom
Hi :)
I asked at Prometric about the two years experience, not because i don't have one but because most of my experience was gathered on "commertial" ;) versions of MS Visual Studio :) (don't tell anybody, hehe)

Anyway, they said it's just a recomendation, not a request...

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lets talk in simple english!
are u saying its necessary or optional??

It is recommended.
It is NOT required :)
You don't need to have it

You can take course assessments on microsoft's web page. Also, from what I understand, there are so many people with C++ and Visual Basic listed as job experience on their resume that companies are looking for certifications so that they have some idea of competency.

so how the first timers in job like me are supposed to get a job???:confused: