My WGU BS in Accounting Journey!

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I started my humanities course 4 days ago. I have completed all the modules, scored an 88 on my pre exam, (which indicates I should pass the final exam) and finished 1 1/2 of my two writing assignments. This is solely because of their competency based learning, which I am benefiting from because I have prior knowledge on theatre, arts, and philosophy. The only topics I really needed to focus on was architecture from periods and some of the themes of periods I didn't really care for. So I will be all but done with the 3 credit course in 5 days.

So, not to belittle the other points you made, since I understand the reasons you had for doing this. Just kind of to point out to others who might see this in the future:

With the info you just gave on the humanities course, I'm thinking you might have been able to take an pass the Humanities CLEP. Instead of 5 days, it would have taken a couple of hours, ~$100, and you'd have gotten 6cr. That 5 days spent on Humanities (and I don't think you can move onto the next course immediately, so it could turn into 6..7..8 days before the next course is "unlocked" for you) could have been spent on a course that was more difficult to find for cheap, or pass quickly.

I get the whole WGU thing, especially if it's paid for by tuition reimbursement or GI Bills or Pell Grants. But, I still think it pays off financially to get some courses out of the way before you enroll. I personally would hate to spend 5+ days on Intro to Marketing or Intro to Management or whatever, just to find that I could have knocked it out for $25 through a Saylor exam.

I also agree with taking the hardest courses in your major through them. I'll be the accounting courses at WGU are much more thorough than SL, Study.com, or anything else you can find that's quick.

And, although WGU is less clear about what they accept, you CAN find that out ahead of time with some of the providers. Straighterline is a partner and is very clear about what you can take. CLEP and DSST is clear as well. There are more, but you just have to work with WGU to make sure what you take will cover the requirements.

Anyway, good luck to you, and for others who may not have some of the options you have, continue looking at ways to make WGU work for you in the least number of terms (1-2) so that you don't overpay for your degree by taking 3+ terms to finish.