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Crucio666

Hypntick wrote: »

Bright lighting is one thing you need as well. My apartment is fairly softly lit and i've had my tests stopped a time or two due to that. If that might be a concern a clip on desk lamp will help considerably.

Are there multiple people taking the exam with you ?

Hypntick

Crucio666 wrote: »

Are there multiple people taking the exam with you ?

Nope, you'll install a program called webassessor. You log in to it and it pretty much takes over your system. If you have a dual monitor setup, it'll yell at you to turn it off. Once you're in, you take your picture, do your typing thing to show how you type and they approve your test. It's just really weird knowing there is someone on the other end of that camera that you can't see.

erpadmin

Crucio666 wrote: »

Are there multiple people taking the exam with you ?

Physically, as in someone else actually with a testtaker taking a test? No.

Multiple people around the country (or world) taking an online exam at the same time you are? Yes.

Nobylspoon

Hypntick wrote: »

Bright lighting is one thing you need as well. My apartment is fairly softly lit and i've had my tests stopped a time or two due to that. If that might be a concern a clip on desk lamp will help considerably.

My last test was at 7pm. There was still plenty of sunlight coming through the windows that I didn't think to turn on the light. During my test it was getting darker and darker. I was in a panic trying to finish the last 5-10 questions without them stopping my test. I could barely see my calculator, lol. Surprisingly enough, I was able to finish without interruption. I need to remember to leave the light on next time, lol.

CompuTron99

erpadmin wrote: »

NY is a Middle States state, just like NJ. WGU is regionally accredited with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (another regional body, like Middle States).

SUNY, CUNY, or any other NY college or system should have no problem accepting credits and/or degrees from WGU. Regional accreditation is the biggest draw to WGU, as well as it's price. You'll be fine.

Thank you for the info!

CompuTron99

Hi..

I have been digging around for the answer to this question. Has anyone been able to use their CCNA certification as transfer credit into IT: Networks Design and Management?

demonfurbie

CompuTron99 wrote: »

Hi..

I have been digging around for the answer to this question. Has anyone been able to use their CCNA certification as transfer credit into IT: Networks Design and Management?

if its less than 5 years old it should

snokerpoker

Hypntick wrote: »

Bright lighting is one thing you need as well. My apartment is fairly softly lit and i've had my tests stopped a time or two due to that. If that might be a concern a clip on desk lamp will help considerably.

Good advice. I had an exam "paused" due to lighting.

erpadmin

CompuTron99 wrote: »

Hi..

I have been digging around for the answer to this question. Has anyone been able to use their CCNA certification as transfer credit into IT: Networks Design and Management?

Straight from the horse's mouth:

Transferable IT Certifications

Crucio666

snokerpoker wrote: »

Good advice. I had an exam "paused" due to lighting.

Sounds intense. i wonder if they can watch you while you sleep...hmm...

CompuTron99

erpadmin wrote: »

Straight from the horse's mouth:

Transferable IT Certifications

Thanks. I didn't know if there was a course (or 2) for IT: NDM that the CCNA cert would have credit for.

erpadmin

CompuTron99 wrote: »

Thanks. I didn't know if there was a course (or 2) for IT: NDM that the CCNA cert would have credit for.

It will depend on your "emphasis" (e.g. NDM, NA, Security). The CCNA, I'm guessing, for NDM would be a requirement met for Network+. For the emphasis that requires the CCENT (or perhaps full CCNA), you get the credit for that. Some emphasi do not have a Cisco requirement. For NDM though, I'm pretty sure it would be for Network+ if you didn't have Network+ already (TNV1). I had Network+ and it was within the 5 years, so I didn't have to worry about it.

single_black

I see that WGU does not give you a GPA, even though they are accredited would that not cause a problem if you are attempting to get your Masters elsewhere; besides I thought I saw somewhere that their degrees assume at least a 3.0 if so what is the link please and thanks.

erpadmin

single_black wrote: »

I see that WGU does not give you a GPA, even though they are accredited would that not cause a problem if you are attempting to get your Masters elsewhere; besides I thought I saw somewhere that their degrees assume at least a 3.0 if so what is the link please and thanks.

From the WGU Student Handbook:

Grading System



Transcripts include four possible marks:

• 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.
• Not Passed: Indicates that a student failed to complete a course of study in the time allotted. To meet program requirements, the student generally re-enrolls for the course of study in a subsequent term.
• Transfer: Signifies that the student has completed equivalent work at another regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Withdrawn: Represents that the student was withdrawn from the university or course before term completion.

The University does not calculate a grade point average (GPA).

One competency unit is the equivalent of one semester hour credit of learning in traditional grading systems.

Grades are transcripted upon completion of a course of study, but courses of study in progress will not show on the transcript until the end of a term.

Note: Students receive a mark of Pass or Not Passed on their permanent academic record for any courses of study for which they enroll in a term, regardless of whether they attempt an assessment. Marks of Not Passed are counted as units that are failed and, as such, are counted against satisfactory academic progress. See Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Western Governors University, like the Ivy League university Brown University does not have a GPA. When you pass a WGU course, it's considered a B (whether you aced the course, or merely got by).

The strength of WGU is the competency-based model. If you know your stuff, you pass. If you don't you fail, but you have so many tools at your disposal to build competence. In my case, I utilized the math tools available at WGU (and elsewhere) to help build competence on two of my math courses. Also, many WGU alumni were able to parlay their degrees into getting into "REAL" B&M schools (whether they're online or not) by the strength of their degree, work experience, GMAT, etc.

Believe me, WGU is work. I'm about to personally find out in a few months just how "real" WGU is when I start applying to grad schools (I have three that are on the short list. All B&M but only one is online). I have to even take a calculus course which I'm about to start soon from www.straighterline.com (I have to transfer that work to ACE Credit and then ACE will send the transcript to the school(s) that require Calculus I). If it was fugazi I would neither bother with WGU nor tout it so much to my brother (and sister) IT professionals.

KeithC

CompuTron99 wrote: »

Hi..

I have been digging around for the answer to this question. Has anyone been able to use their CCNA certification as transfer credit into IT: Networks Design and Management?

http://kb.wgu.edu Here is the link to the transfer evaluation if you click on "Transfer Credit Evaluation - For Students who Begin WGU on or After May 1 2011" Along the right side towards the bottom their is a pdf for the Information Technology programs that will tell you which classes will be given credit for each certificate. It looks like for the network design you would be given credit for TNV1

Raidersfan81

I've wondered about how it say's you pass with a "B", but for instance like CLC1 it only requires you to get a 70% to pass. So if you pass with say a 74 percent that definitely isn't a B.

erpadmin

briandy81 wrote: »

I've wondered about how it say's you pass with a "B", but for instance like CLC1 it only requires you to get a 70% to pass. So if you pass with say a 74 percent that definitely isn't a B.

Here is some homework for you....

use TechExams.net search function, and search for "Modified Angoff"


I wrote the answer to this on 12-14-2010, 03:23 PM in the "WGU Graduates?" thread.

Raidersfan81

erpadmin wrote: »

Here is some homework for you....

use TechExams.net search function, and search for "Modified Angoff"


I wrote the answer to this on 12-14-2010, 03:23 PM in the "WGU Graduates?" thread.

Homework is now done.

Thank you for the help, I understand fully now.

petedude

Crucio666 wrote: »

Sounds intense. i wonder if they can watch you while you sleep...hmm...

Santa Claus works for them? Note to self: be a better kid when taking tests.

CompuTron99

I just received my Transfer Evaluation last week. I was surprised to see how may of my classes were credited due to my AS degree. It looks like starting Oct 1st '11, I will need to complete the following:

EWB2, WFV1, BOV1, LET1, ORC1, MGC1, TPV1, TWA1, AHV1, AIV1, BHV1,
BIV1, and CPW3

I am hoping to have these done with 2 semesters (3 tops).

Does anyone recommend some reading material prior to starting?

Sorry... Subject "should" read My WGU Transfer Evaluation.

erpadmin

CompuTron99 wrote: »

I just received my Transfer Evaluation last week. I was surprised to see how may of my classes were credited due to my AS degree. It looks like starting Oct 1st '11, I will need to complete the following:

EWB2, WFV1, BOV1, LET1, ORC1, MGC1, TPV1, TWA1, AHV1, AIV1, BHV1,
BIV1, and CPW3

I am hoping to have these done with 2 semesters (3 tops).

Does anyone recommend some reading material prior to starting?

Sorry... Subject "should" read My WGU Transfer Evaluation.

After you're done with EWB2, sign up for WFV1 so you can knock that out your first month. (Believe me, with your certs, it's pretty much a done deal--the only thing you'll need to brush up on is HTML and even then you'll be ok). Knowing what I know now, and based on those classes this is what I'd do:


EWB2, WFV1, LET1, ORC1, MGC1, BOV1, TPV1

TPV1 you will want the Sybex PK0-003 book. The Project+ book that WGU sends you is to be used for toilet paper and not reading. (I never even got one, in all honesty.) It's dry stuff, but I suggest you read that book BEFORE you enroll in TPV1 while you work on the above. BOV1 is passable and WGU has got their learning resources straight for the 1D0-635. I was in the cusp between that or the 435 and opted for the old exam.


As for LET1, ORC1, amd MGC1, it's a good 2-4 weeks of writing papers and taking preassessments for ORC1/MGC1 before you sit for the actual exams. If you do well on the preassessments, you can take the real exams. You can take both the same day or space them out in a day. GET THE LET1 TEXTBOOK!!! (Do a search here...we all wrote the ISBN/title of the book...)

If you finish the above soon enough...then you can work on the MS exams. If you have your mind right you could do this in 2 semesters. If you want no life, you can do it in one.


If you're gonna start in October, why not take CIW 1D0-510 (WFV1) and Project+ (TPV1) BEFORE you start. If you were to go that route, those are two classes you don't have to worry about. Since you're not a WGU student yet, I believe you can do that. Ask you enrollment counselor to be sure.

CompuTron99

Thank you for the tips.

Rappeller

Found this site while I was researching what to expect from WGU. I start August 1st on the BS Information Technology - Software. 101 Cu's to complete.I'm initially scheduled for 13 CU's (although need 18 for GI Bill purposes apparently). I work on a helpdesk and already have Security+ and have A+ scheduled first term. Anyone in this program have any advice and tips on how to complete this as quickly as possible? My main question to them was practical experience versus teaching to the certification. I want to graduate and the next day be able to sit down at a computer and do real work, not have to be retaught.

RockinRobin

b1tbuck3t wrote: »

These are UNOFFICIAL transfer guidelines that were given to me verbally. WGU policy states that no unofficial evaluation of transfer credit will be given.

I was told that a single CLEP exam may transfer as multiple classes. It seems to good to be true but I have my fingers crossed. My transcript evaluation should be in a few days so I will know then if everything transferred as expected.

CLEP Exam - WGU Equivalents
American Literature - (HVC1 & HVT1)
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature - (HVC1 & HVT1)
English Composition - LAC1
English Composition with Essay – (LAC1 & LAE1 & LAT1)
English Literature - (HVC1 & HVT1)
Freshman College Composition - LAC1
Humanities - (HVC1 & HVT1)
French Language - None
German Language - None
Spanish Language - None
American Government - (SSC1 & SST1)
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 - (SSC1 & SST1)
History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present - (SSC1 & SST1)
Human Growth and Development - (SSC1 & SST1)
Introduction to Educational Psychology - (SSC1 & SST1)
Introductory Psychology - (SSC1 & SST1)
Introductory Sociology - (SSC1 & SST1)
Principles of Macroeconomics - (SSC1 & SST1) or (EGC1 & EGT1)
Principles of Microeconomics - (SSC1 & SST1) or (EGC1 & EGT1)
Social Sciences and History - (SSC1 & SST1)
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 - (SSC1 & SST1)
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present - (SSC1 & SST1)
Biology - (INC1 & INT1) Lab is required. Not sure how that is handled
Calculus - QLC1
Chemistry - (INC1 & INT1)
College Algebra - QLC1
College Mathematics- QMC1
Natural Sciences - (INC1 & INT1)
Precalculus - QLC1
Financial Accounting - (FNC1 & FNT1)
Information Systems and Computer Applications - (FNC1 & FNT1) or TEV1 or TTV1
Introductory Business Law - LIT1
Principles of Management - None
Principles of Marketing - None

The below are either old CLEP exams that are not offered now or maybe they are DANTES:
TRIGNOMETRY - (Corresponds to one of the math classes. I did not write down which one because I was not about to go try to take a Trigonometry exam)
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUTING – FNC1 & FNT1


From my experience a CLEP study guide has about 200 pages of material to learn plus several practice tests. I previously completed 13 CLEP exams to prepare for a different program. From the guidelines above you would probably only need to do 4 or 5 exams to cover all eligible CLEP transfers.

Greetings. Thank for posting this! I'm going to CLEP and Straighterline as much as I can into WGU. Is the list still valid today?

aimeemac

I'm applying to wgu and excited to earn my teaching degree!

myedjo24

I'm in the Security emphasis program, and I had a question about it. Basically, when I transferred in awhile ago they gave me credit for the BGV1 (CCNA) with my Network+ certification. One of the other exams I have to take will be the BLV1 (CCNA Security) and I don't really want to take it considering I won't really be CCNA Security certified since I don't have my CCNA. I called about it and they were willing to un-credit the Net+, and I basically said I'll think about it and make a decision near the end of my current term. I kind of am curious of the substitutes for CCNA Security sense the Net+ covered the CCNA, but I forgot to ask WGU. I think I'll more than likely just transfer over to their newer Security program considering they give credit now for the CCENT and CCNA, so I'd assume my Network+ would cover the CCENT. Then my CCNA would more than likely now be open to take for credit, followed by the CCNA security. What do you guys think? I like how there is no more CIW web design specialist on the new security, which my guess would be that the CCENT replaced that.

jmasterj206

They gave you credit for the CCNA with a Network +? They are becoming too liberal with giving credit for classes IMHO. Not saying it is your fault by any means just in general. Certainly we all would like to do less classes to graduate. I am just concerned they may water down the degree too much.

Just remember that with the split of the two CCNA classes you still have to take it with the CCENT to get the full CCNA. They are not separate certifications per say. If you take the first half you get the CCENT adn the second half gets you the CCNA. If you have your CCNA nobody is going to care about a CCENT. In other words you are not really gaining anything. I would just take the whole CCNA course in one test.

myedjo24

jmasterj206 wrote: »

They gave you credit for the CCNA with a Network +? They are becoming too liberal with giving credit for classes IMHO. Not saying it is your fault by any means just in general. Certainly we all would like to do less classes to graduate. I am just concerned they may water down the degree too much.

Just remember that with the split of the two CCNA classes you still have to take it with the CCENT to get the full CCNA. They are not separate certifications per say. If you take the first half you get the CCENT adn the second half gets you the CCNA. If you have your CCNA nobody is going to care about a CCENT. In other words you are not really gaining anything. I would just take the whole CCNA course in one test.

I get what you're saying. They're more than likely would either credit me the ccent part 1 but then I'd later still have to take the ccent part 2 and won't be ccna certified. I kind of assumed that they'd just have me take the CCNA 802 instead of the to ICND courses, but I forgot that two classes were ICND1&2 for WGU. I think I may just take the CCNA on my own and have my work pay for it. I was considering going to the regular IT program or the Network and Management one, but I don't want to deal with MS more than I have to.

Also, I noticed that Linux+ was transferable to WGU and I wonder where that applies to? Do you think the Linux+ covers the operating systems class where they want us to take thw Win7 OS exam? If so, then I'll prob also take that Linux+ instead.

hiddenknight821

myedjo24 wrote: »

Also, I noticed that Linux+ was transferable to WGU and I wonder where that applies to? Do you think the Linux+ covers the operating systems class where they want us to take thw Win7 OS exam? If so, then I'll prob also take that Linux+ instead.

I am pretty certain Linux+ can also replace the MS exam for the ABV1 course. Someone should chime in here if I am wrong.

drew726

How come 70-642 is 6 units and CCENT is 3 units? I looked over the material and it seemed like a lot of things overlapped. Is 642 that much harder?