I've been studying for almost a week for the MCTS, and it's tough. I'm studying for 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation, and I am really enjoying it. I like digging into the fundamentals, and getting a much better handle on the built in interfaces, classes, and abilities of the .Net Framework.
Pacing
Here is how I laid out my plan of attack: since I have given myself 6 months to get to MCPD, and MCPD has 3 exams, I've given myself 2 months to prepare for the first MCTS exam. I'm using 8weeks * 7 days, which ends...
This meme has actually caught fire with me, so here's the plan:
Get certified - I've toyed with certification for a long, long time. In six months, I will be a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer. I'm taking the steps right now to be a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist, and the insight I'm gaining into the CLR and the classes in the .Net Framework is really beneficial. I'm giving myself two months to MCTS Exam 1, two months to MCTS Exam 2, and 2 months to the MCPD exam.
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