Questions regarding WGU and other issues.

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Alright, this may be a long post. Currently, I am due to start the Bachelors of Cyber Security & Information Assurance at Western Governors University. Just to give some background WGU does not have a normal grading system. They are based on a “pass/fail” system.  


Here is an example from the WGU transcript.


Grading System Official Transcripts include six possible marks: y Pass: Certifies successful completion of a course of study. The student has demonstrated the required competencies by passing the final assessment with a grade equivalent of “B” or better or 3.00 grade points on a 4.00 scale.


I am considering starting my program due to its cost effectiveness, and then transferring my credits to a B&M school to finish. This is because my long term goal after finishing is to either attend a top graduate program (Columbia, UC Berkley, Georgetown.) Three of the schools have stated I would be eligible for consideration to the program. Alternatively I have considered law school because I have narrowed down my interest to data privacy law and some legal focus masters degrees are available. However, I am pretty sure GPA is important to most graduate and law schools. So my goal of transferring to a B&M to finish out my program is my goal, now despite transfer credits could I still calculate a GPA based on the remaining credits. With that being said has anyone had success with transferring WGU credits to other schools? I have not really been given a straight answer by any of the institutions I’ve spoken to. \



This has caused great stress overall, any help/advice would be much appreciated.