08-02-2018, 08:35 PM
Welcome! There's a wealth of info here as you've noticed. Definitely take some time to read recent degree plans and the wikis. The forum's native search feature isn't great. An advanced Google search will provide more results. Some of the page results shown by Google may no longer be available due to an error during forum migrations. Several weeks of posts were lost during one of the migrations.
I am not remotely as knowledgeable as Jen, Dfrecore & BJ (as well as many others here) as they usually answer all my questions. One thing I have noted about WGU is they seem to accept more computer-related certifications than TESU, COSC or Excelsior.
Even though WGU is similar to the TESU, COSC & Exc, they do things a bit differently than any other RA accredited uni in the USA. As Dfrecore mentioned, don't enroll too soon because once you do, you cannot transfer any additional credits.
Unless you need to document that you are collecting credits, why enroll until you've reached at least 60 Gen Ed credits? General education requirements are basically the same at all the 4-big. So, if you don't enroll, you could save money. Alternatively, from time-to-time, colleges change their policies concerning what they will accept toward a degree.
You have to do what is best for you and you may not know what that is at this time. Don't rush. I'm almost done with all my credits and I have yet to enroll. Most people don't take this approach. If you plan to go from 0 credits to 120 credits in 1 or 1.5 years, you may be able to do it without enrolling, at least for a short time while you research your the options.
I am not remotely as knowledgeable as Jen, Dfrecore & BJ (as well as many others here) as they usually answer all my questions. One thing I have noted about WGU is they seem to accept more computer-related certifications than TESU, COSC or Excelsior.
Even though WGU is similar to the TESU, COSC & Exc, they do things a bit differently than any other RA accredited uni in the USA. As Dfrecore mentioned, don't enroll too soon because once you do, you cannot transfer any additional credits.
Unless you need to document that you are collecting credits, why enroll until you've reached at least 60 Gen Ed credits? General education requirements are basically the same at all the 4-big. So, if you don't enroll, you could save money. Alternatively, from time-to-time, colleges change their policies concerning what they will accept toward a degree.
You have to do what is best for you and you may not know what that is at this time. Don't rush. I'm almost done with all my credits and I have yet to enroll. Most people don't take this approach. If you plan to go from 0 credits to 120 credits in 1 or 1.5 years, you may be able to do it without enrolling, at least for a short time while you research your the options.
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