Current MCSEs on 3.51 track
Effective June 30, 2000 NT Server, NT Workstation, Win95 and Networking Essentials are all retired. Also, there may be additional electives retired between now and then. Since it has been publicized that many of the Windows 2000 tests are not going to be available 'til 2nd quarter 2000, you will probably have your certification lapse until you can get all the new tests passed. You will be looking forward to 5 core tests (+ any retired electives) to get back your MCSE status.

Boeing IS staff member and MCSE candidate Wanda Muro visiting with Dick Lewis

Future MCSEs (Who have passed a test or two and are now in shock and don't know what to do now)
Well, you passed a test or two and just never had time or motivation to finish up. There are two ways you can go at this point.
1. Wait until the new study materials come out and go take all 7 tests.
2. Finish up your core O/S exams of NT Server 4.0, Server in the Enterprise and NT   Workstation 4.0 and take the  #70-240 when it is available. You will still need to pass 2 electives but you already knew that.  

Future MCSEs (Who are going to wait until Microsoft stops changing things and then study for their tests)
Good luck!!! You are in a field where you are going to be taking tests on a regular basis and you need to get accustomed to it. When I was studying for the 3.51 track NT 4.0 materials were beginning to show up and I was unsure if it might have been better to wait. I'm glad I didn't because right now I can sit down at a 3.51 machine (they are still out there) and find everything okay. It also looks better on your resume. The more certifications you have, even if they are expired, the better. They indicate that you have been working in the industry longer and experience always helps.