31 months later, I receive my MCDST certificate from MS

The kit arrived today. No, it wasn't lost in the mail.

I had to write the MS service center. But they were very responsive, and the kit arrived rather quickly after contacting MS. I was one of the first 5,000 to certify MCDST after passing both exams in June of 2004. I already had an MCP kit from before for passing other exams.

"Better late then never" is certainly true. Never give up!

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bighornsheep

oldbarney wrote:

I was one of the first 5,000 to certify MCDST after passing both exams in June of 2004.

I must say, I'm more surprised that you waited that long more than MS's lateness in delivering your welcome package.

No other exams in the last 2 years?

oldbarney

Other than CompTIA Network+, no others. Between work, college, a short stint in Iraq and various additional factors, I've had little time to study for certs. That'll change this year, though.