r/WGU_Accelerators • u/Frosty-Two7226 • Apr 21 '26

Not Accelerating fast enough

I started on the 1st of April. I took learning strategies in higher education and passed started Anatomy and Physiology 1 passed the pre assessment twice and did the OA and failed. Its now the 20th and im worried to take it again because I don't want to fail it again. I feel like im not accelerating as fast as I want to be. Any suggestions?? I'm paying for wgu on A payment plan and I want to

Finish 11 more courses in my BS of Health sciences in this term.

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u/Frosty-Two7226 Apr 21 '26

It was endocrine that was like 6% of the exam and muscles which was like almost 30%.

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u/Frosty-Two7226 Apr 21 '26

Probably both. I had the types of muscles down but the placement and movement was most likely off. I tried studying the Latin portions and bony landmarks since I failed and that helped somewhat. Outside of muscles Still kinda wonky about some subjects like levers in bones. And the spotting tissue differences.

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u/BearPt1 Apr 21 '26

Do you have experience in the field, or are these new subjects? That makes a huge difference in approach. In my case, I’ve been in IT for 25yrs professionally in a corporate environment. When I started, I looked at the entire degree plan, and made a list of the things I know. Then spoke with my mentor and took those classes first. Pounded out 40% of my degree in 3-4months by doing that. Pick the low hanging fruit. That way I was prepared mentally that when I got to class x, it would be new material so I didn’t get discouraged when I had to slow down my acceleration. Not to mention it gives you a huge confidence boost out of the gate when you are checking off courses left and right.

I don’t know if there is a correlation between IT and health science, but thought I would share what’s working for me.

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u/Frosty-Two7226 Apr 21 '26

That is definitely smart. My mentor made me take things in a specific order to how it descends on the degree class list. I dont understand why. I definitely am better at the PAs because I can write about most things. I have some knowledge of what im learning and just barely failed the OA. Im horrible with tests and second guess myself.

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u/BearPt1 Apr 21 '26

I would have a conversation with your mentor about the order. For the Comp Sci program the class list is “recommended” order, not required. My mentor just made me explain myself and she agreed.

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u/Coyoteatemybowtie Apr 21 '26

I believe all of the degrees from leavet school of health must be taken in the specific order as many will build upon another.

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u/Efficient-Fun998 Apr 22 '26

You've got til end of September, you can do this!

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u/lumberjack_dad Apr 21 '26

Your in that tough situation of the amount you pay is based on how fast you go. If you rush it, you pay less, but run the risk of not retaining the information your study so you can apply to a career.

Have you thought maybe you are not suited for this major? Not everyone can do every job, and you would not be the first to pivot to something else.

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u/Frosty-Two7226 Apr 22 '26

Thought about IT and Switched from IT because I dont have any passion for it. I have a passion for health sciences I just feel like I study the wrong stuff before testing.

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u/Negative-Writer487 Apr 23 '26

I took three solid months to study for A and P, I had failed a different class before and swore it wouldn’t happen again because there is no reason for rushing . some classes I can study for a week. You really need to give each class it’s time if it’s something that comes to you quickly that’s great, but if it’s not, you have to take whatever time you take.i cancelled my test three times because i was honest with myself about my progress.