Completed MSISA at WGU

Well it has been awhile since I have been to TE, but I figured I needed to make my return. It is thanks to TE that I found WGU in the first place. I completed my Bachelors there in September of 2013, started my Masters in November of 2013.
And as of Friday the 24th, I'm officially done. I got an email today saying my degree has already been mailed.
Overall I highly recommend WGU. My Bachelors paid for itself in less than a month when I got a new job with a much higher salary. I love my current job, but I have updated my resume and sent it out to see if the Masters has the same impact.
And as of Friday the 24th, I'm officially done. I got an email today saying my degree has already been mailed.
Overall I highly recommend WGU. My Bachelors paid for itself in less than a month when I got a new job with a much higher salary. I love my current job, but I have updated my resume and sent it out to see if the Masters has the same impact.
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CWTS, then WireShark
CWTS, then WireShark
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Completed: LYT2, TFT2, JIT2, MCT2, LZT2, SJT2 (17 CU's)
Required: FXT2, MAT2, MBT2, C391, C392 (13 CU's)
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Network Design & Management (WGU - Completed August 2014)
Glad I didn't, even if i don't change jobs based on this, I'm glad to be able to check that box now.
CWTS, then WireShark
2015 Start WGU (Feb) Net+ (Feb) Sec+ (Mar) Project+ (Apr) Other WGU (Jun) CCENT (Jul) CCNA (Aug) CCNA Security (Aug) MCP 2012 (Sep) MCSA 2012 (Oct) Linux+ (Nov) Capstone/BS (Nov) VCP6-DCV (Dec) ITILF (Dec)
Yes, well sort of.. it has 2 certs in it, so it probably has less writing than the other Master programs at WGU, but the capstone is definitely a large paper
CWTS, then WireShark
Master of Science, Information Security and Assurance
CCIE Security Progress: Written Pass (06/2016), 1st Lab Attempt (11/2016)
Is there a transfer guideline to refer to? How did you find out your CCENT could knock out a course?
Congrats, 6 months for a Masters is pretty great
Thanks for the info! Below is the only Transfer Guideline I could find for anyone curious like I am
https://share.wgu.edu/sites/academic/shb/transferguidelines/Documents/IT/Transfer%20Guidelines%20-%20Master%20of%20Science%20in%20Information%20Technology%20(Effective%20Feb%201%202014)%20-%20Rev%201-30-2014.pdf?web=1
I should graduate next year. I'm also planning on sitting for the CISSP next year as well.
Master of Science, Information Security and Assurance
CCIE Security Progress: Written Pass (06/2016), 1st Lab Attempt (11/2016)
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
Certs/Business Licenses In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect, Series 6, Series 63
Sure what would you like to know? I did have quite a bit of experience behind me but I was able to complete most classes within a week, only delay was with scheduling the exams but I was able to schedule one on a Tuesday and one on a Wednesday in the same week.
Master of Science, Information Security and Assurance
CCIE Security Progress: Written Pass (06/2016), 1st Lab Attempt (11/2016)
B.S: IT - Network Design & Management
M.S. - CSIA (Started 3/1/2017)Progress T1: C688, JIT2; T2:TFT2, C700, VLT2; T3: C701, C702; T4: C706, FXT2, LQT2
Black = Not Started, Blue = In Progress, Red = Complete
I spent the last month or two really cracking down, so it did feel pretty odd. I was done on Friday, so on Saturday I just laid around and watched a bunch of movies. I planned on spending the whole day watching Netflix/Amazon.
After the first movie I caught myself thinking, "ok, that was fun, but i need to get some work done"
Then I went back to watching movies
CWTS, then WireShark
My first class I got a lot of assignments kicked back for revision.
For a first time WGU student, this was extremely frustrating. I honestly said screw it for a month.
2nd class went a lot better, only 2 revisions.
Now I'm 6/30 CU or 20% done at 75% SAP, and trying to finish LOT2 before the term ends.
I'm still facing some challenges with LOT2 Task 2 and task 3. Tips/Pointers would be appreciated.
I am curious how long your BS took you. When I started, my cisco cert was still valid plus I had a few others to transfer in. I completed the program in 4 terms with a few months left. I am trying to gauge if I could come remotely close to completing in 1 term as well.
Best advice I can give you is to use the rubric as that is what they grade by. Make sure you go point by point and put what they are asking for in the work you do. Also someone else here recommended and I agree with, don't put too much time into one assignment being overly in-depth. Go through rubric, hit each point and add what they are asking for, and submit it. If it comes back, it will say exactly what they want. Then add that detail or information and resubmit.
Currently Working On: Python, OSCP Prep
Next Up: OSCP
Studying: Code Academy (Python), Bash Scripting, Virtual Hacking Lab Coursework