http://blogs.msdn.com/b/trika/archive/2007/10/29/punch-to-head-more-pleasant-than-mca-review.aspxI think these posts on the actual process of applying for and sitting your panel review for Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) are interesting. There is good reason that the MCA has such a great reputation--it is a pretty thorough process... Richarden-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/trika/archive/2007/10/29/punch-to-head-more-pleasant-than-mca-review.aspx#5773331Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:22:54 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:5773331jtb-in-texas<p>Loads of competition for this certification--AND--your career needs to put you in the right place at the right time.</p> <p>Still, many of us are looking to join this fraternity, when we're all growed up... &nbsp;;-)</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5773331" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/trika/archive/2007/10/29/punch-to-head-more-pleasant-than-mca-review.aspx#5772453Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:59:22 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:5772453Wayne Anderson<p>Actually I have to say that although its tough, its great to see something on that level from microsoft. &nbsp;We have several MCA:Messaging (most grandfathered), and a few MCAs including one on the review board. &nbsp;</p> <p>These are high quality people with a proven track record of delivery, each one of whom I would personally recommend to lead a complex engagement. &nbsp;</p> <p>The MCA credential is so tough that MCS' own folks fail on a regular basis as well.</p> <p>Kudos to Per. &nbsp;Dont compromise the program, as the folks that have sailed through to this point really are quality architects.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5772453" width="1" height="1">