A trip to Redmond, maybe?
A few hours ago i received a mail from a Microsoft representative.
Microsoft will be conducting a three day focus group meeting from February 27, 2008 through February 29, 2008 to establish a fair passing score and identify the most relevant content for the LIVE exams:
[ Edited for NDA purposes ]
I am contacting you because you performed well on the betas for these exams.
If you choose to participate, you will be providing a key role in determining the final live exam content in addition to “setting the bar” that determines the standard required to gain certification for these exams.
I am inquiring as to your interest and availability for these sessions.
Well, urm, i was pretty shocked when i read this and at first thought that this was a scam. Thanks to the friendly help of Helmer i was advised that this is, in fact, the real deal.
Okay, so first things first: It looks like i passed both 70-646 and 70-647, which i didn’t really expect.
Microsoft is offering me a three day stay in Redmond, all expenses paid. I just hope i get my passport and visa covered until then. Looks like this is really going to get interesting!
Dan:
Now, honestlly, do you find Microsoft’s seminaries really intresting? :-)
10. February, 2008, 14:34Lukas Beeler:
Dan,
What do you mean by “seminaries”?
10. February, 2008, 17:34Jeanb:
I recieved this mail too.
10. February, 2008, 19:07Will you participate in this ? Do you think swiss guy can go there (I’m french)
Lukas Beeler:
Jean,
I have no idea what MS will say. I replied, but i wonder if this is going to work out. I’m in Zurich, a flight to Washington/Redmond is around 3-5k, plus passport, visa and a variety of other requirements.
I’ll post an update as soon as i know more.
10. February, 2008, 22:14Kent:
I just did this for 71-643 and found it really fascinating to see behind the curtain (so to speak). Good luck, and I had a great time in Redmond.
11. February, 2008, 00:11Helmer:
Hi Lukas,
Any news yet?? I’m really curious if you’re going or not. If you don’t wanna go…I’ll go in your place ;-)
Is a flight from Zurich to Seattle really THAT expencive? From the Netherlands it’s about â⬠1000,- I think.
regards,
11. February, 2008, 15:56Helmer
Lukas Beeler:
Hi Helmer,
No, i didn’t hear back from the MS Guy yet. Deadline is the 12th though, so maybe they’re waiting for more replies from folks which are “cheaper” to get.
Greetings,
Lukas
11. February, 2008, 19:36Helmer:
Hi,
Do you think they care if it costs them 1000 or 2000 euro’s to fly someone to Seattle?
Personally I don’t think so! I’m hoping that they select you… hehe
regards,
11. February, 2008, 20:46Helmer