I'm already burnt out

[allvia]

Is there a reason you didn't just opt for a TESU BACS? Since you're paying out of pocket the costs would be equal or lower than multiple terms at WGU.

Now if you were to withdraw from the program after this term to do all you can do externally to maximize transfers in, and then reapply (to finish up the degree with the must be done at WGU courses in one final term) - what is the minimum time-frame you must be withdrawn from WGU in order to do this? I am sure someone here knows the answer to this question - is it 3 months, one term (6 months), a year, no minimum time?

[bjcheung77]

Hmm, I wouldn't switch so quickly, you should pace yourself and see which degree/program you're really wanting to complete. You should get all the alternative credits finished with Sophia.org/Study.com, etc until the max transfer has been achieved. The last step is to enroll in the institution of choice, such as TESU, UMPI, WGU, the main reason is the alternative credits you have taken can be also used for another institution you want to use as a backup option. Pause the WGU enrollment, complete the alternative credits, re-enroll... If you decide that is not what you're looking for, look at the TESU or UMPI option.

[allvia]

Hmm, I wouldn't switch so quickly, you should pace yourself and see which degree/program you're really wanting to complete.  You should get all the alternative credits finished with Sophia.org/Study.com, etc until the max transfer has been achieved.  The last step is to enroll in the institution of choice, such as TESU, UMPI, WGU, the main reason is the alternative credits you have taken can be also used for another institution you want to use as a backup option.  Pause the WGU enrollment, complete the alternative credits, re-enroll...  If you decide that is not what you're looking for, look at the TESU or UMPI option.

@bjcheung77 The OP is already enrolled at WGU.  They are in the 4th month of their first term. I do not believe you can pause and transfer in, I believe you must withdraw from WGU (then complete all the alternative credits) then reapply; that reapply allows you to transfer in more before being enrolled (again).  A term break (or pause) would not be enough to allow additional transfers in.  It is a shame that WGU is so strict on this point of once enrolled no more transfers in; but alas they make the rules for their school.

[pluggingalong]

Hmm, I wouldn't switch so quickly, you should pace yourself and see which degree/program you're really wanting to complete.  You should get all the alternative credits finished with Sophia.org/Study.com, etc until the max transfer has been achieved.  The last step is to enroll in the institution of choice, such as TESU, UMPI, WGU, the main reason is the alternative credits you have taken can be also used for another institution you want to use as a backup option.  Pause the WGU enrollment, complete the alternative credits, re-enroll...  If you decide that is not what you're looking for, look at the TESU or UMPI option.

I have 28 classes left that, except for Version Control, are all normal length.  Because I memorize things slowly, I except to do 1 a month, as I currently am.  Counting the 6 months I am currently in, that will be about 3 years for a degree. 2.5 more years.  I must be doing this wrong.

[rachel83az]

I have 28 classes left that, except for Version Control, are all normal length.  Because I memorize things slowly, I except to do 1 a month, as I currently am.  Counting the 6 months I am currently in, that will be about 3 years for a degree. 2.5 more years.  I must be doing this wrong.

I don't think you're doing this wrong, but it does sound like you're not a good fit for a Competency Based program. I'd suggest trying to get what you can done and then switching to TESU. It'll be cheaper in the long run and may even be faster/easier for you. Even SNHU might be a better fit.

Sophia is open-book, so you don't need to memorize literally everything in anticipation of it being on the tests.

Study.com isn't open book, but even working at 1 class per month is going to be significantly cheaper than 1 class per month at WGU. For many classes, you may even be able to do more than 1 per month because of the overlap.

How many RA credits do you have right now and how many RA credits do you anticipate having at the end of this term? Have you completed any UL classes at WGU yet?

[MNomadic]

You're NOT doing it wrong. The vast majority of WGU students go your pace or slower, despite what you read online. You're doing fine. With that said, if you want to prioritize speed, then you may have to rethink your strategy(which is fine).

[allvia]

You're NOT doing it wrong. The vast majority of WGU students go your pace or slower, despite what you read online. You're doing fine. With that said, if you want to prioritize speed, then you may have to rethink your strategy(which is fine).

This ^ is correct.  The speed you're working through things is pretty much the norm for most WGU students. It is however not, as you're aware, the quickest or cheapest route at that speed.  If you were not paying out of pocket, I would say stick with it - but you are paying it out of pocket.  TESU, or even SHNU, might be a better option for you. TESU is great for maxing all alternative credits, where SNHU allows up to 75% (90 credit) is those are all more traditional courses. Even at a slower pace than what is most often talked about here, the TESU BACS would be cheaper and quicker than what you're working through now at WGU. What is most important is getting your bachelor done (somewhere). It being done this year or next (etc) isn't what matters, but keeping as much money in your pocket often does.

[bjcheung77]

That's right, there's no 'wrong' way of learning, everyone does things differently and at various speed due to their own commitments or factors/variables that are in play. You're going at your specific rate of learning for WGU, the main thing is, you want to max your alternative credit transfers before you start with any institution, including WGU.

[pluggingalong]

I have 28 classes left that, except for Version Control, are all normal length.  Because I memorize things slowly, I except to do 1 a month, as I currently am.  Counting the 6 months I am currently in, that will be about 3 years for a degree. 2.5 more years.  I must be doing this wrong.

I don't think you're doing this wrong, but it does sound like you're not a good fit for a Competency Based program. I'd suggest trying to get what you can done and then switching to TESU. It'll be cheaper in the long run and may even be faster/easier for you. Even SNHU might be a better fit.

Sophia is open-book, so you don't need to memorize literally everything in anticipation of it being on the tests.

Study.com isn't open book, but even working at 1 class per month is going to be significantly cheaper than 1 class per month at WGU. For many classes, you may even be able to do more than 1 per month because of the overlap.

How many RA credits do you have right now and how many RA credits do you anticipate having at the end of this term? Have you completed any UL classes at WGU yet?

I'm not sure what RA means, though I know UL is Upper Level. With the few classes that transferred, and the ones I've so far this semester, I've mostly completed all the core classes except the English Composition one. I've done math, science, government, health, etc. My remaining classes are basically all related to my major (SWE). Most of the IT majors I could transfer to, and not have wasted any effort on my completed classes. 

I noticed Sophia had some emphasis on classwork and quizzes, so the final was not 100% of the grade. That might be helpful to me, as I do classwork quickly.

I've completed these:

Orientation – ORA1

English Composition I – TBP1
Literature, Arts and the Humanities: Analysis and Interpretation – IWT1
Literature, Arts and the Humanities – IWC1

Foundations of College Mathematics – AGC1
College Algebra – C278
Applied Probability and Statistics – C955

American Politics and the US Constitution – C963

Geography – BVC1

Introduction to Physics Lab – UBT1
Natural Science Lab – C683

Health, Fitness, and Wellness – C458

IT Fundamentals I – WFV1
Scripting and Programming - Foundations – D278
Introduction to Programming in Python – D335
Web Development Foundations – D276

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That's right, there's no 'wrong' way of learning, everyone does things differently and at various speed due to their own commitments or factors/variables that are in play.  You're going at your specific rate of learning for WGU, the main thing is, you want to max your alternative credit transfers before you start with any institution, including WGU.

That sounds like good advice.  I didn't get many credits transferred, but at the time I didn't worry about it, because I figured I would zip through the material anyway.  Memorizing everything has turned out to be pretty slow for me. I think they only transferred in classes from within the last 10-15 years. Classes I took in C, C++, SQL, Unix, and other technologies did not transfer because they were too old (as am I). 

I focused on SWE because I've worked as a SWE off and on for many years, and it had the least amount of Certs (which are all memorization).  It seems every class with an Objective exam is kind of like a Cert.

Maybe it just takes me another 2.5 years, and I need to just not put the rest of my life on hold while in college.  There are business things I want to pursue that I don't want to delay for multiple years. I was hoping I would be able to go faster, and get back to work sooner rather than later.

[rachel83az]

RA credit is credit from a regionally accredited college or university. This includes, but is not limited to, schools like WGU, TESU, UMPI, etc. I don't know how many prior credits you've got, but it does appear that you have 30+ RA credits. This means no extra expenses at TESU. If you want to switch, you can finish everything with Sophia and Study.com, plus the required TESU capstone/cornerstone.