02-12-2015, 10:21 AM
The WGU model does not work well for students who do not have previous higher ed experience of some type (classes, CBE, certifications, etc). I believe they had associate degree programs at one time and dropped them for this reason.
Why is WGU being a partner with Straighterline a red flag for you? I think Straighterline is a great way to see if the WGU model will work for you. Spending a couple of hundred dollars at Straighterline to see if you are self motivated enough to handle their model is cheaper then spending $3,000 for a semester at WGU to find out that you are not. Not saying that the two education models are the same but they are similar enough that being successful at one should be a good indicator of possible success at the other.
Why is WGU being a partner with Straighterline a red flag for you? I think Straighterline is a great way to see if the WGU model will work for you. Spending a couple of hundred dollars at Straighterline to see if you are self motivated enough to handle their model is cheaper then spending $3,000 for a semester at WGU to find out that you are not. Not saying that the two education models are the same but they are similar enough that being successful at one should be a good indicator of possible success at the other.
Andy
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TESC - BSBA: CIS
Current Degree Plan
Complete: TECEP Eng Comp I, Marriage and Family, Strategic Management, Networking, Computer Concepts, Liberal Math, Tech Writing, Managerial Accounting DSST MIS, Cybersecurity Study.com Macroeconomics
Remaining: Waiting for credits to process
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TESC - BSBA: CIS
Current Degree Plan
Complete: TECEP Eng Comp I, Marriage and Family, Strategic Management, Networking, Computer Concepts, Liberal Math, Tech Writing, Managerial Accounting DSST MIS, Cybersecurity Study.com Macroeconomics
Remaining: Waiting for credits to process
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