For those who have taken the WGU BS in IT path (and anyone else ha)

SweenMachine

hey guys

So my career path has stalled which made me decide to take on WGU. I haven't applied yet, but I am trying to get my ducks in a row to transfer in as much as I can for the bachelors in IT (the general one I suppose) -- My path is going to be towards mgmt at my current job but I do need that degree. Since I am mid-career, and not *completely* broke I intend to pay out of pocket, so I do need some guidance from you fine people to streamline myself into the path.

I started with StraighterLine so I could knock out all the geneds that I can see will transfer. I started that this month, going pretty fast and easy obviously.

What I am trying to figure out is if there is anything else I can fast track to get as many CUs as possible to start. The people who work at the school are a little indifferent to that question, and I understand why. I also have read many threads on here and understand that no student is the same. I have never attended college, but 15 years into the real world and many starts and stops on business ideas/career plans I am pretty well set to tackle this.

Here is what I have going for me:

I am pretty sure I can knock out the Straighterline gen-eds in 3 months. I know 12 classes in 3 months is a lot, but I have no kids, and I work a third shift for a company that encourages study during the down time, so I can usually commit at least 2-3 hours a night at work and probably 3+ hours a day at home.

Through normal working realm, I currently have: MCSA Windows 7 (two variations, the MCITP 686/680 and the 685/680), I have already gotten all 6 MTA's they show as 'obtaining' with that degree, MS 74-409, MS 74-343, obviously the MCTS 680, and then the 681.

Work will pay for certs. Should I go for those 'easy' one? The CIWs are will some of those be waived since my career is clearly past entry level? The CompTIAs I figured I would just do once I start, because those stupid voucher cost so much, although I have already studied for the A+ so that should be able to be knocked out quickly.

I am considering getting my CompTIA HealthCare IT cert, 1, because I work in Healthcare IT but two, because that would make my eligible for WGU's CompTIA scholarship.

Any other suggestions on certs, classes, things I can prior to starting to fast track?

Thanks!

jobes23

I personally think if work is going to pay for some Certs, I would go for all the ones that you think you could possibly get before you apply for WGU. As for doing Straighter, I will let someone who has taken those courses give their opinion. Also if you need a referral to apply for WGU. Just shoot me a PM.