Anyone else ever had a bad WGU experience?

systemstech

I couldn't get in because I didn't meet the minimum requirements. Even though my transcript said my cisco class met, oh well. They told me to get a cert like an MTA or an A+. I went and got the MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals. I just got the email stating that wasn't enough either. Why did they tell me to get it, then it wasn't enough? What's up with the admissions reps at this place?

TacoRocket

I know an A+ is a solid entry into WGU. If you check their transferable credits for the IT program, MTA 98-365 doesn't transfer in. The A+ does.

fuz1on

Hey - sorry about your bad experience! I hope you can get it straightened out! Good luck!

If you meet their IT requirements, I'd try to appeal.

Special Requirements for WGU’s B.S. IT Programs
Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Demonstrate IT experience either through:
An associate’s degree in IT or equivalent (A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable).
High-level IT coursework completed within the last five years:
Two or more upper-level networking courses; OR
Two or more upper-level object-oriented programming courses (Java, C#, etc.); OR
One or more upper-level operating systems courses; OR
One or more upper-level information security and assurance courses.
Hold transferable IT certifications earned within the last five years. Click here to see what IT certifications may transfer to WGU.
Submit a resume showing three-plus years of IT work experience.

Here's a list of transferrable IT certifications:

Transferable IT Certifications | WGU Online IT Certification

Unfortunately, I didn't see MTA Server Administration on there and only 3 MTA's transfer:

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Software Development Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Database Administration Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Networking Fundamentals


As for Cisco, if you have any of these - you should be good to go:

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA®)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®)
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCNP Security)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP® Voice, formerly CCVP)
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate—Security (CCNA Security)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE®)