tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21388556736527778812024-03-13T17:52:52.923+05:30MeansOFminEMy Stuffs and InformationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2138855673652777881.post-88613688395691027492011-10-29T09:47:00.000+05:302011-10-29T09:47:59.068+05:30Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) selection process is based on!!<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4eab7dea92cab6c59330096">
<i><b>The results of the MSP selection process in India depends on a very complex combination of a number of factors:</b></i></div>
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<i><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">• Performance of candidates in various rounds. If a candidate does well in each round, better the chances.<br /> • Relative performa<span class="text_exposed_show">nce of a candidate in relation to other candidates from the same college, city, region etc.<br /> • Number of existing MSPs from a particular college, city, region etc.<br /> • Current Year of Course<br /> • Nature of Course<br /> • Academic performance<br /> • References<br /> <br /> So, your score in the first IT Challenge quiz is just one component of a much larger set of factors.</span></span> </i></div>
</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2138855673652777881.post-66202000459678904652011-10-29T09:41:00.001+05:302011-10-29T09:43:18.837+05:30Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) India Program<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://www.microsoftstudentpartners.com/PublicPages/PublicImages/MSP_top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://www.microsoftstudentpartners.com/PublicPages/PublicImages/MSP_top.jpg" style="padding-right: 30px;" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Program Overview: </b></span>
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Microsoft Student Partner Program recognizes top young minds from
around the world that are passionate about technology. It's a once in a
lifetime opportunity to develop real-world skills to help you succeed in
your future career, to help others learn about the technology of today
and tomorrow, and to connect with other like-minded students, all whilst
having a ton of fun along the way. The tenure is for 1 academic year
and can be renewed by the MSP India Team if the MSP has acceptable
performance and continues to meet the eligibility criteria.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What is a Microsoft Student Partner?</b>The
‘ideal candidate’ would be a passionate and enthusiast individual who
wants to learn about new tools and technologies. You would need to have a
whole range of skills including excellent time management, organization
and communication skills to ensure that you could host successful
campus events. An MSP should be comfortable and confident presenting in
front of large audiences of both students and faculty members. General
marketing skills come in very handy in order to allow you to articulate
your ideas effectively when presenting. MSPs are social, friendly and
approachable individuals who like to meet new people. You will require
the ability work as a team as well as use your own initiative. In
summary, MSPs are innovative and creative students who are extremely
passionate about technology and who like to help others.<br /> </span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b><i><span style="color: red;">The deadline for registering for the 2011-2012 Academic Year has elapsed</span></i></span><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><i>. </i></span><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><i>Results will be announced by </i><b><i>14th November 2011</i></b><i>.</i></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Part 1: </b>You
will need to create a video of yourself speaking about a Microsoft
technology and upload it to YouTube. This is to judge your
public-speaking skills and confidence. MSPs conduct a lot of technical
sessions and other activities in which they interact with their peers
and colleagues. Thus, an MSP has to be fluent in English and be able to
put his/her point across. In this round, emphasis will be on Clarity of
communication and Quality of content.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Specifications:</u><br />* The duration of the video has to be between 3 to 4 minutes (minimum 3 minutes and maximum 4 minutes)<br />*
You have to be clearly visible in the video- we want to see and hear
you speaking. No PowerPoint presentations, screencasts, webcasts etc.
will be allowed.<br />* All content has to be genuine. It should not contain any copyrighted material without express consent of the owner.<br />* Make sure the video is of your own creation.<br />*
The video has to be interesting and engaging. Through the video you
have to show us why you should be selected for the MSP Program. There
will be hundreds of videos submitted, so be original in the video.<br /><span style="color: red;">* The deadline for submitting the URL of your video has elapsed.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Topics for the video:</u><br />You have to choose from any one of the following topics ONLY:<br />* Cloud Computing (Azure or Office 365)<br />* Web (ASP.NET or WebMatrix or WebPI or Silverlight)<br />* Mobile (Application development for Windows Phone 7)<br />* Client (Application development for Windows 7, WPF)<br />* Windows Embedded<br />* Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio<br />* Application development using XNA Game Studio<br />* Expression Studio<br />* Windows Server 2008 R2<br />* SQL Server 2008 R2</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Tips to make the video interesting:</u>* You have to be clearly visible. We want to see and hear you speak.<br />* Make sure you are audible. Audio quality is more important than video quality.<br />* Be creative. Think of ways to make your video presentation memorable for the audience.<br />* Don’t read from a paper or a computer screen. Make your presentation dynamic, so that people can enjoy watching it.<br />*
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Part 2: </b>Get your Windows Phone 7 App certified on AppHub. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Using your DreamSpark account, setup a free “Student” AppHub account at <a href="http://create.msdn.com/SendtoXboxcom.aspx">http://create.msdn.com/SendtoXboxcom.aspx</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Create your app using the free development tool and emulator available at <a href="http://create.msdn.com/en-us/resources/downloads">http://create.msdn.com/en-us/resources/downloads</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* If you do not have access to a machine that supports these dev tools, you can use a third-party web-based utility like <a href="http://bit.ly/wp7appmakr">http://bit.ly/wp7appmakr</a> to create an app (e.g. for your personal blog or for an RSS feed relevant to your college or your city). Here's a demo video: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=149172155146650">http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=149172155146650</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">* Go through the steps listed at <a href="http://create.msdn.com/en-US/home/about/app_submission_walkthrough">http://create.msdn.com/en-US/home/about/app_submission_walkthrough</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">* Ensure that the <b>Support/Contact Email Address</b>
that you provide on AppHub is the same as the one that you provided
during registration for the MSP selection process. This is very
important- so do this properly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Work towards getting your apps certified by <b><span style="color: blue;">18th October 2011</span></b>. Submit your apps on AppHub early so that you get at least a week before the deadline to go through the certification process.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* The goal of this exercise is to assess your
understanding of the AppHub certification process. So there is no need
to complicate your app development. There will be <u>other</u> opportunities later this year for students to showcase complex and innovative apps.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">* The deadline for this Part has elapsed.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Part 3: </b>Compete in <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Quiz 1</b> of the Imagine Cup 2012 IT Challenge scheduled to be held online on <span style="color: blue;"><b>20th Oct 2011</b></span>. Start preparing by browsing through the various topics covered on <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/?ocid=aff-n-in-loc--at">http://technet.microsoft.com?ocid=aff-n-in-loc--at</a>. Also, do this in advance:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Login to <a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/">http://www.imaginecup.com</a> and update the Profile fields properly. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Sign-up for the IT Challenge.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Disclaimer: </b>This is a voluntary program for students and does not involve any fees. It is neither a course nor an internship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Eligibility: </b>To consider applying for the MSP Program, you must be:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Over 17 years of age. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Currently studying a full-time Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math or Design (STEMD) course at an officially recognized
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Bachelor's/Master's Degree student who will complete the course during or after May 2012. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Technical competencies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Passionate about software</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Quick learner</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Respected by peers</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Enthusiastic about technology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* High level of social activity, both online & offline</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Can organize college and city-level events</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Fundamental competencies: </b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Passionate about Microsoft technologies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Confident & outgoing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Good rapport with faculty</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Willing to share knowledge & eager to uplift self and peers</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Responsibilities: </b>If you get selected as an MSP, here's an indication of some of your short term goals:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Learn & implement emerging technologies like Windows Phone 7 apps using the free tools & emulator.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Conduct at least 1 technical session per month in a Student Tech Club.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Participate and drive entries for Imagine Cup.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Promote and build your city-level Microsoft Student User Group</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Organize city-level events like DreamSpark Yatra by collaborating with other MSPs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Mentor other MSPs</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Benefits: </b>As an MSP, a host of benefits are available:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Special MSP events conducted by Microsoft</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* MSDN subscription after successful completion of probation period</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Rewards & Recognition for top performers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Networking opportunities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Technical training & resources</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Specific Microsoft events </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Interactions with MVPs & Microsoft Employees</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* Internship & Recruitment announcements for top-performers</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">* For queries regarding the MSP Selection process for 2011-2012 in India, post these on <a href="http://bit.ly/querymsp">http://bit.ly/querymsp</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">* For other questions regarding the MSP India program, email <a href="mailto:newmsp@microsoft.com">newmsp@microsoft.com</a></span></li>
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