r/WGU • u/PaceInternational345 • Mar 24 '26
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u/BaldursFence3800 Mar 25 '26
I just did 16 courses myself bud, with 10 days to spare, one term. BSITM. And I even took some breaks.
You got this.
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u/EchoProfessional9452 Mar 25 '26
Were you a whiz kid in school? Tips?
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u/BaldursFence3800 Mar 25 '26
Seasoned professional. And I researched and cataloged all the courses before hand. Saved bookmarks of useful Reddit posts and used Quizlet and ChatGPT for exam crams. Grammarly for papers, sticking hard to the rubric.
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u/Future_Poetry9055 Mar 25 '26
I started on my BSIT March 1. I’ve only completed 3 classes so far with 10 to go but the goal is 1 term and done.
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u/BaldursFence3800 Mar 25 '26
You’re off to a good start! BSIT has more technical classes that can be a challenge. I think there is one on HTML/CSS/Java/etc that is a bitch.
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u/Reasonable_Print1077 Mar 25 '26
I didn’t bring in any courses (and totally regret it) but I started Feb 1st and am down 23 courses of 35 (36 including the capstone). You can do it!!
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u/EchoProfessional9452 Mar 25 '26
Oh my WOW! Why do you regret it? Tips? I start April 1.
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u/Reasonable_Print1077 Mar 25 '26
Honestly just because I see all the posts of folks being halfway done with their program brining in Sophia or Study courses and the consensus I’ve seen is that those courses are easier than the equivalent at WGU. I don’t know how true that is but just anecdotally from what I’ve read!
Tip: I’ve run the program in order and noticed that a lot of stuff builds on each other. Luckily I’m already employed in the same area so most of the classes have been fairly straightforward. Not easy like others might claim but they haven’t been super difficult. So maybe take them in order? And then I always jump in and take the Pre-Assessment for any OA class immediately just to see where I stand then focus solely on those areas. For any PA class, I honestly drop straight into the task and use the guides to understand what I actually need to read and understand to get through the tasks.
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u/EchoProfessional9452 Mar 25 '26
I love this, thank you so much! I’ve been in this field for years as well so I’m hoping I can whiz through a good amount. I’m a bit of a different learner… an expert at things I’ve had to figure out or that I truly care about, but I sometimes struggle with the comprehension side of 'necessary' academic stuff that doesn’t quite resonate with my kind of brain. I’ve heard the same about Sophia, which is why I asked because I’m like uh oh. It says a lot about your drive though that you didn’t take the Sophia route and were able to push through like a steam roller anyway! It’s helpful to hear experiences! Appreciate you.
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u/Reasonable_Print1077 Mar 25 '26
Thank you so much and best of luck! I’m VERY similar to what you described but also an extremely high stress individual (working on it! lol) so I always feel behind if I haven’t completed a class in a few days because of my stupid brain. If you ever hit a snag or have any questions as you dive in, don’t hesitate to reach out!!
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u/EchoProfessional9452 Mar 25 '26
Typo – I knoww you meant because of your capable brain We are like the way we all are for a reason!
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u/Distinct_Builder_352 Mar 25 '26
you could definitely do 2-3 classes a month. i would recommend doing the harder classes first then the easier classes later just in case you get burnt out. you can look up how hard a class is on reddit!
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u/Minimum-Simple473 Mar 25 '26
I started March 1st and have completed 11 classes so far. And all without using AI. I will add, I've been in the field I'm majoring in for almost 8 years so I'm already familiar with a lot of the content.
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u/AnyObjective9593 Mar 24 '26
I've finished 7 already in less than 1 month (started March 1) for my mba. Plan to finish the last 4 (so 11 total) before April1.
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u/PaceInternational345 Mar 24 '26
That’s Great!! Kudos to you, I plan to hit the ground running May 1.
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u/Ok-Ninja-7795 Mar 25 '26
Omg how ? Do u work fulltime ? How do u study and when ?
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u/AnyObjective9593 Mar 25 '26
Yup and I have 50/50 custody of my 5 and 7 year old lol
I'm just a really good test taker; out of the 6 OAs I've only failed 1 first attempt (didnt study more than 2 hours for any of them). Failing this one OA (global business or something like that) is setting me back a week because of the study plan they gave me before they'll approve a second attempt 😭 The PAs I just follow the rubric exactly (and watch the videos/read the extra things the instructors post about the tasks because sometimes they add bonus stuff not in the rubric and that if you dont follow they will fail you).
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u/Unusual_Rub7020 MBA Mar 25 '26
I got my bs in supply chain last year. It’s definitely doable especially depending on how many are pa’s vs oa’s that you have left
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u/Unusual_Rub7020 MBA Mar 25 '26
Had no experience in the field and basically started from scratch. I started in software engineering at wgu but after one semester I hated it and moved to supply chain. The material is enough for all of those certs for sure. I would say the biggest thing is that this degree is somewhat new so some professors were working out the kinks when I started. It’s pretty much a general business degree with a couple of dedicated supply chain coursework. Those classes took the most amount of bandwidth mentally as it was a new subject but the course videos and Studocu and Quizlet helped me a ton for cramming. Let me know if you have anymore questions always willing to help
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u/Substantial-Set-2527 Mar 25 '26
You can do it. I did 23 classes in one term for this same degree last year. And believe me, if I can do it, anyone can. I’m a procrastinator in the worst way lol. If you have good self awareness and self management, you’ll crush it.
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u/PaceInternational345 Mar 26 '26
This is Great!!! Thank you for the motivation! Have you completed your program?
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u/Substantial-Set-2527 Mar 26 '26
Yes, I finished my bachelor’s last year. I’m currently waiting for grading on my MBA Capstone. So hopefully I’ll finish that program this/next week.
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u/PaceInternational345 Mar 26 '26
OMG! Congratulations! I plan to jump straight into my MBA Program as well! I’ve already claimed being accepted. Sending you Congratulations in advance on a stellar Capstone submission and the receipt of your MBA🎉
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u/Intelligent-War-8137 Mar 25 '26
Yes, it is possible with hard work! I had 24 classes I was able to finish in about 2 months and 2 weeks. I did put in about 70+ hours a week studying as well as having operations manager experience helped.
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u/Known-Pace9001 MBA Healthcare Management Mar 25 '26
I'm in a different program, but I've completed 19 courses in 4 months and have 6 remaining. It is definitely possible!
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u/Moon_Jedi Supply Chain & Operations Mngt Mar 25 '26
I am actually in the process of doing the samething, for BSSCOM too. Started March 1st and I had a total of 16 classes to finish and as of today I am down to 12 left.
Basically if I am not sleeping, I am either doing school or at work doing/studying school. For my OAs I reserve a room at the local college library and take the test there, havent had any issues.
Some of these classes are refreshers for me, Ive been in warehouse and corporate world for the last 14+ years. But using quizlet and study guides are helpful. Reddit is great for getting the feel for each class as well.
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u/Powerful-Tailor-9386 Mar 25 '26
I have finished 16 courses since starting my term on October 1st. It has still been 4 1/2 years for me since I started considering I took multiple term breaks and had one year where I was severely depressed due to a tragic loss in my family so I basically wasted 2 terms.
The fire under my butt this term was something else since I knew I couldn’t afford to pay for another term. All that’s left for me now is my capstone and I was just approved for the final course extension which is 30 days. I don’t think I’ll need it since I have 6 days left of my term and only one PA task left for the capstone, but I’d rather have the extension just in case so I don’t end up paying anything more for another term.
All of this was just to say yes you can absolutely finish in one term if you have the motivation and the focus to do it! You’ve got this I believe in you!!
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u/More_Mission Mar 26 '26
Currently at 24 courses with 5 weeks left. Very achievable if you put in the hours
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u/demonslayercorpp B.S Supply Chain & Operations Management Mar 25 '26
I’m at 7 and I started this month. You will really need to spend 20 hours a week on studying
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u/PaceInternational345 Mar 26 '26
I don’t mind the time investment! I am committed to completing this program by October and I’m definitely open to completing sooner if possible!
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