Don't forget to check out the links below to save money, understand what's required, and quickly complete most of the transcript requirements. Best of luck to you. Save 30% on your first 3 months with Study.com - bit.ly/3Mzjto5 Transfer Courses Roadmap/Accelerator (Google Sheets) docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCtI80-nW-DfOJJdTfmWLX3hMSLjG3vEW4UqGqWYWPk/edit?usp=drivesdk **Resources** SCHOOLS - WGU IT Management Program - linkshortner.net/xcoDx - Sophia: www.sophia.org/ - Study.com: study.com/
Please should we take all the courses you've listed down below (30courses) in the spreadsheet from their various institutions and transfer them to the university before enrollment?
I am planning to go to WGU, and have seen many reviews, Suggestions and techniques. and by far yours was the best. Thank you for taking the time to share and bless others with your knowledge.
Thank you so much for putting this vid together. The information is incredibly helpful- especially for me who is super scared to go back to school after graduating HS about 20 yrs ago :(
I'm glad that it was helpful. I understand the fear of going back to school. What helped me was starting with courses that felt familiar, passing tests, and gaining momentum with each passing grade. Good luck to you!
Awe man thank you soo much my daughter just graduated high school a few weeks ago at 15 and we’re both going to enroll at WGU for IT Management. This was beyond helpful because I had no idea where to start 🙏🏽.
Your daughter is going to be SO FAR AHEAD and with way little cost. I would line her up with the ITIL 4 certification too. I graduated with my AA at 17 and it was a huge help!!
Can I just say I appreciate you for doing this video just for the benefit of random strangers who will benefit from your efforts. This could save me some time and money so thanks up front.
Hey Khalid, I appreciate the kind words. No children yet, but I'm working on being ready when the time comes. I wish you the best on your journey. Please let ne know if you have any questions about how anything I mentioned on this video. Take care!
Thank you so much for this information! I was trying to create a spreadsheet from scratch and I found this and I also had doubts about Sophia and study and you clarified them all😊
Sir you are an inspiration and your homework/spreadsheet is GREATLY appreciated. I'm older and never got a degree, so I'm not "as valuable" on paper despite holding high level jobs and clearly able to do the actual work - it's time to fix that. I have to finish a certificate I'm currently working through, but I'll be implementing your strategy in the coming months. I don't know if I can go as fast as you, but if I finish within a year, I'll be more than happy. Many many thanks.
@@niyathescorpio I took the exam again which used up my 2nd proctor exam token. 😳 I passed the second time. It's easier once you see what they'll ask on the test but also, the 2nd version of the test was easier...as in simpler questions. Well, I've earned 24 credits in a month. I've literally completed that in 2 years at uopeople lol!
I’ve already finished a few courses on Sophia. My enrollment counselor pushed for a closer start date for me but I’m thinking I should push it back in order to finish and not overextend myself. Thank you for this video
Great strategies and explanations. If you have a younger homeschooler, you can also have them complete the courses while in the homeschooling plan (around $60/month) and then switch over to the college-level account for the assignments + proctored exams.
Thank you for checking out the video ansd sharing the information related to homeschooling. I'm sure a lot of parents would benefit by taking advantage of this for their children.
Hi Zavier, Yes man. I really enjoyed your content. It is concise. I am kicking around the idea of going to college. I have a tech school certificate back in late 90's and want to advance my education now. I see other youtubers talking about accelerating the graduation process by taking class on the platforms you mentioned. Wish you much success. And I look forward to more info on your journey, very encouraging. Peace bro!
You bet! Thank you for supporting the channel. Also, if you're available between 5:00 am and 7:00 am (PST), I do live study-with-me sessions currently for my WGU courses. The sessions are hosted Monday through Friday.
@@christinastrain1538 I definitely understand the fear of going back to school, but I will say that all of the programs that I mentioned come with great support. And once you pass your first assignment, then your first quiz, and eventually your first class, it will give you so much momentum. It will also allow you to objectively see where you are strong and where you can improve. And you simply use what you've learned about yourself to get you through the next class, and the next, and so on. You got this!
I appreciate the compliment. I don't know what was the thing that got me through this, but I will say that I tried my best to strategize and come up with a plan to finish as fast as possible. Thank you for your support, and I'm wishing you the best on your journey!
Hello Randy. Thanks for watching. Keep me posted on how your progress is going. Are you planning on attending WGU and getting a degree in IT Management as well?
Correct. There are no additional fees for Sophia as it relates to taking exams. You simply pay the monthly fee and take as many courses as you can before the next month/billing cycle.
@@brianpaul1490 Correct. They use some kind of supposed software that makes you type a sentence to prove it’s you, not sure how well that works but even then it’s open book anyways and they encourage you to have a 2nd window open. No webcam, no proctors
Yeah, that almost happened to me as well. I will say that if you get comfortable with the OAs and PAs from WGU, you can still get through the degree program in a relatively short amount of time.
Use the link below, search for Sophia.org first, and click on the school of Technology menu and the Computer Science. Repeat for Study.com. partners.wgu.edu/home
That is correct. I mean technically you can take the courses, they just won't count toward the program that you are currently enrolled in. It's best to take all of the courses that you need by using my spreadsheet or the WGU pathways, and then once those are complete, you can begin the enrollment process with WGU. That way you are feeling rushed to get everything completed before the transfer cut-off deadline.
HEY.Im doing the exact same program as you, the Touchstone is a little confusing to me for the Business Mangement one , adding SWOT can you send/give Recommendations please?
@revmax4157 Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with that school, but this creator may: ua-cam.com/video/l4ktS4uhrVE/v-deo.htmlsi=hk7PWlsmIUiDYyGH
Hi Zavier, your videos are great! Thanks for creating this. I wanted to confirm something before applying, for step 1, I do apply so I can transfer whatever CU's I have done (previous classes). 2. Then whatever they say I have left to take, take it at study/sophia. Submit for transferring updated completed courses I had just taken. 3. After, pre-study for the classes I need to take at WGU. 4. Finally, register and finish up the final courses left. Let me know what you think, I appreciate you help. Kind regards
Yes that is correct. Once you are assigned an enrollment counselor, be up front with what you want to do so they can set the correct enrollment date to give you time to complete the courses at Study.com, Sophia.org, etc.
Yeah I had that experience with the counselors/reps from the school of IT. However, after I made the switch to the college of business, I was fortunate to be placed with my counselor who went, and continues to go above and beyond to help me reach my goals.
Please should we take all the courses you've listed down below (30courses) in the spreadsheet from their various institutions and transfer them to the university before enrollment?
It's hard to give a definitive yes or no to that question. Yes, if you are new to online learning or have been out of school for an extended period of time. No, if you are confident that you can pass the courses within WGU.
Thank you fornthe question, and be sure to check the spreadsheet link in the description. In total, I earned about 45 credit/units from the 18 courses that I took between Study.com and Sophia.org. Only one course didn't count and that was an accounting course. However, in the spreadsheet that I created, you'll see the CORRECT accounting course.
Checkout the spreadsheet and partner links below 👍🏾. Don't forget to check out the links below to save money, understand what's required, and quickly complete most of the transcript requirements. Best of luck to you. Save 30% on your first 3 months with Study.com - bit.ly/3Mzjto5 Transfer Courses Roadmap/Accelerator (Google Sheets) docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCtI80-nW-DfOJJdTfmWLX3hMSLjG3vEW4UqGqWYWPk/edit?usp=drivesdk **Resources** SCHOOLS - WGU IT Management Program - linkshortner.net/xcoDx - Sophia: www.sophia.org/ - Study.com: study.com/
amazing! thanks for posting this. im going for the same degree how many credits in total were you able to transfer in prior to enrolling? and how long did it take you to complete all the preliminary courses?
I'm happy to help. I don't remember the exact amount of credits, but I was able to transfer in 70% of the full program. In the end, I only had 13 courses left to take at WGU once I completed the enrollment process. And I completed those 13 courses in about 3 months at WGU.
@@tehczavier So if one were to sign up for the annual twelve month time period $599 discounted sophia for college credit course plan; one is still potentially restricted to only taking and participating in two at the same time for college credit courses in the same month? So one could realistically complete a dozen three college credit course in twelve month's time to then transfer and apply them directly to WGU hopefully?
Hey bro, do you have a way to finish the quizzes faster and see if you can get the answers too? As well how can you get the proctored examen done faster too?
If I work for an employer that pays for college tuition. Would you recommend just enrolling in WGU and completing classes? Or would u take third party exams like Sophia? Which is faster? Thanks for the video!
Great question. It depends on your starting point and how much free time you have. That if you are starting from zero (just high school diploma or GED), then I would start with Sophia, then Study.com, and finall WGU. However, if you're not working a full-time job, and are willing to commit 6-8 hours a day to studying, then you can go directly through WGU in the first term. But if you think it will take more than onw term at WGU regardless of your availability, then I recommend Study.com and Sophia.
in my opinion, it depends on the speed you want to complete your degree, my employer offers an education benefit through guild education and their best university is purdue for BS in cybersecurity, however i recently learned that there is a limit of 2 courses per 10 week term, and even if you finish those 2 courses before the term is over you cannot take additional courses. based on what i've learned i've decided to opt for sophia since based on what everyone is saying, it's possible to hit more than 10 courses in a month even working a full time job, as opposed to university where they give you way more materials and papers to write, along with them more than likely being proctored as opposed to sophia.
Great question. I'll make a video on this, sometime this week. But in short you can become a supervisor, coordinator, business/process analyst, a manager or even an administrator over things like IT Service Management, incident management, change management, etc.
Yes they are! And I updated the spreadsheet link. Please click the link below. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCtI80-nW-DfOJJdTfmWLX3hMSLjG3vEW4UqGqWYWPk/edit#gid=1551227638
Today I sent in my transcripts to WGU before seeing this video. Should I back out if I'm accepted, then utilize your techniques before applying again? How did you know the degree program courses without being officially a student?
Hello, and thanks for checking out my video. If you look in the description of this video, you'll see some links to the WGU patners page. That's where you can find information on the courses ahead of time. As to your first question, I would say it "depends". If you're just getting back into school and, more specifically, online learning, then I would say start with Sophia.org and Study.com and try to get as many courses completed as possible. This will incur more costs on the front end. However, it could save you some money by preventing you from taking more than one term at WGU.
@@tehczavier Thank you my friend. I really appreciate your attention to detail and your speedy response. I'll do just that. I actually have a JD but completely dismayed with my current job. Frankly, I'm tired of going blind on document review, 75 hours a week, research, in-depth violent stories, and family drama for a $85,000 annual income. Yeah, I know, first world problems. But it's my world that I'm dissatisfied about and only I can change it. Again, thank you.
In your experience, how often would these exams you took be proctored? Was it the midterm, final, both? Was it every class or just some classes? Just curious.
Apologies for the late reply. Great question. It depended on the school. For example, all of Study.com's exams were proctored, however the proctoring was not live, but instead some one reviewed the upload stream of your exam. For Sophia LLC, the courses that were "proctored" weren't done so in a traditional sense. Instead the school remembers your keystroke and uses that as form of authentication. Then the actual exam is open book and open notes. Lastly, for WGU, the exam was more of a final exam and it was always a live proctor.
Thanks for your question. It's definitely not traditional, but it is accredited and based on your writing and test taking skills, the work can be either really easy, really challenging, or somewhere in the middle.
Hey question! It it better to go by the pathways agreement by completing courses through Sophia and then enrolling in wgu so it can save you some time and money since wgu does 6minth terms?
In my opinion it is better to go through the pathways if you are new to online courses, new to college, are working while going to school, or have been out of school for some time and need to get used to the work life balance of being a student. Otherwise, if you are confident in your skills an ability to complete classes quickly, then by all means just pay for the WGU six-month term.
Does your transfer credit turn into units? I only want to do general Ed through Sophia. The only problem is none of the community colleges I want to transfer to (nursing programs) accept their credits. Do your transcripts say you have credit/units from Sophia or do they equate to WGU’s classes? Basically the class you took on Sophia turns into an equivalent class from WGU’s and you earn those units in place of the Pass/Fail credit?
Yes the Sophia courses transfer directly to WGU and satisfy the specific course for WGU. 👍🏾 I have a link to a spreadsheet that shows the General Ed class transfer courses. The link is available in the description 🙂.
@@tehczavier thank you! And what if I transfer to a college that is not partnered with Sophia but they do accept Sophia credits for transfer. When the credits transfer do my transcripts state Sophia credits or do the credits turn into units?
not sure if you are interestedt i have experience with completing Sophia courses in as little as two days and can provide reviews . I offer reasonable rates and even go through the first milestone before accepting payment
Hey man not sure if you're still checking comments here. I saw elsewhere you said you were doing 6hr/day roughly, after transferring all these over, how long did it take you to get your degree?
It took me four months to complete the 13 classes remaining after I transferred my other courses over. I started November 2022 and finished February 2023.
For the Quizzes I can take them as many as I want until I get a 100% but how come people are saying I only have three attempts to take the quizzes? I can take more than three until I get 5/5
I need someone please helping me finish my 40 credits on sophia learning ! Please reply me if anyone to want to help me with it who has only done this before .
Thanks for the content! I'm starting my IT journey with my 22 yr old son this month. We both are new to IT and are planning on taking on the WGU IT Management Degree once we complete all of the transfer classes with Study & Sophia. Unfortunately, we each do not have any existing transfer credits - so we'll need to knock out all available transfer courses (28) prior to entering WGU. I'm currently between jobs, so I can dedicate all my time towards this goal. Realistically how long do you think it should take for me to complete? I know its subjective, but just trying to set a realistic start date for WGU. Just subscribed, so I'll continue to follow your journey as well!
Congrats on taking the first step! I think you could realistically get the transfer courses done within 3 - 6 months. WGU on the other hand may be more like 3 more months. These are both conservative timeframes. But really once you get started and knocking out classes, it becomes a game that you find yourself engaged in the more you play.
@@tehczavier This is great motivational information! I really like the way you worded this, " But really once you get started and knocking out classes, it becomes a game that you find yourself engaged in the more you play."
How long was the process overall before you enrolled? What did your day to day look like with work, family, school, etc? How long did it take you once you enrolled at WGU?
Hello, and thank you for your questions. See my responses below. Note: I already had an AA degree l that I got in high school more than 10 years ago. 1. I decided on my major in August. 2. Met with my counselor in August, and she directed me to Sophia.org, I learned about Study.com elsewhere. 3. I completed my courses at Sophia and Study.com in a little over a month. My day-to-day was consumed with work and study. I would work 8 hours and study for six. I barely had a personal life. However, I told my family ahead of time that I would be like a hermit. I completed my degree in 3 months.
What BS do you think would be easier to get if I already have Sec+ and know some CySA+ material ? Really choosing between General IT or IT Management, originally wanted Cybersec, but it looks much harder
I have a question… I’ve enrolled but I haven’t gotten accept just yet. I’ve talked to a representative I applied for fasfa and requested for my transcript all of that is it too late for me too start with Sophia to get some courses completed before I actually start with the degree ?
Great question. I would check with an enrollment counselor to be sure, but I believe that if you HAVE NOT been accepted, you can get started with a program like Sophia, and then once you do get accepted, you can work with you counselor to determine your enrollment date. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Xavier, you're the man!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it's greatly appreciated. I'm already in the IT field and was looking for some sought of direction and at the same time trying to connect all the dots between WGU and Sophia.
Hi Layray, Unfortunately, I have a very busy schedule, but if you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer the best that I can to help you navigate any courses. I just graduated and plan on doing a recap of the courses that I took at Study.com, Sophia, and WGU. If that's something that you are interested in, then stay tuned my friend.
Thank you for this! How did you study for the Business Statistics final exam? I took the test and didn’t pass it the first time, so I am studying for it again, but I’ve been studying for 2 weeks straight and I’m burned out. ☹️
@techzavier is the Buss Statistics is Math heavy or vocab? And if you dont mind answering how many points you got in quizzes and final exam? I just want to get over and move on lol I got 100 in quizzes
Thank you for this information! Been looking into getting my bachelor's with WGU.... Can you help me figure out where to find that link on WGU that shows their partners at 4:20? I wasn't able to access your links 😕
Hello Kelley, Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Here are the links for Study.com and Sophia Learning: Sophia Partner Program - partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.aspx?aid=22064&pid=135 Study.com Partner Program - partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.aspx?aid=19144&pid=135 Apologies for the delayed reply. I hope this helps.
Indeed very informative and valuable material, i was wondering if i can contact you and discuss a few things based on your experience. Please let me know if we can set a time. Thanks
Hello Amin, Thank you for checking out the video. Unfortunately my schedule is very busy. However, if you have questions, feel free to drop them here and I will be happy to reply via the comment sections or as an actual video. In the next few weeks I will be dropping a playlist explaining my strategy for specific courses at Study.com, WGU, and Sophia.org.
Don't forget to check out the links below to save money, understand what's required, and quickly complete most of the transcript requirements. Best of luck to you.
Save 30% on your first 3 months with Study.com
- bit.ly/3Mzjto5
Transfer Courses Roadmap/Accelerator (Google Sheets)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCtI80-nW-DfOJJdTfmWLX3hMSLjG3vEW4UqGqWYWPk/edit?usp=drivesdk
**Resources**
SCHOOLS
- WGU IT Management Program - linkshortner.net/xcoDx
- Sophia: www.sophia.org/
- Study.com: study.com/
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Please should we take all the courses you've listed down below (30courses) in the spreadsheet from their various institutions and transfer them to the university before enrollment?
I hope he sees this question. Can you gonin with 30 courses?
Exactly that's I meant@@moyamorrison2807
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I am planning to go to WGU, and have seen many reviews, Suggestions and techniques. and by far yours was the best. Thank you for taking the time to share and bless others with your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful! And good luck on your learning journey.
Not 35 days. You’re a beast . I been debating can I do this in 6 months!
Thank you so much for putting this vid together. The information is incredibly helpful- especially for me who is super scared to go back to school after graduating HS about 20 yrs ago :(
I'm glad that it was helpful. I understand the fear of going back to school.
What helped me was starting with courses that felt familiar, passing tests, and gaining momentum with each passing grade.
Good luck to you!
I finish 53 credits with Sophia. They are amazing and a great tool to be cost-effective with your education.
That is awesome. Amd I agree, Sophoa has one of the coolest educational models and it's super affordable.
Which degree course are you doing?
BS Liberal Arts@@trusttruth9916
Whoa. What degree did you get
@sum1likeno1 BS in Liberal arts. I'm almost done with my MA in psychology by bringing in 18 credits and doing 12 on the outside.
Awe man thank you soo much my daughter just graduated high school a few weeks ago at 15 and we’re both going to enroll at WGU for IT Management. This was beyond helpful because I had no idea where to start 🙏🏽.
That is awesome!
Your daughter is going to be SO FAR AHEAD and with way little cost. I would line her up with the ITIL 4 certification too.
I graduated with my AA at 17 and it was a huge help!!
@@tehczavier Wow that’s awesome. Will do thanks again 🙏🏽
Can I just say I appreciate you for doing this video just for the benefit of random strangers who will benefit from your efforts. This could save me some time and money so thanks up front.
I'm happy to help my friend!
I appreciate the depth you went into with this. Much clearer than some of the other videos I've tried watching from others.
Thank you, Matt. I appreciate the feedback. I try to be as thorough as possible without making the video too long 😅.
Bro I respect people like you very much! Life changing advices here man!! I really appreciate you, you must be a great father to your children. ✅
Hey Khalid,
I appreciate the kind words. No children yet, but I'm working on being ready when the time comes.
I wish you the best on your journey. Please let ne know if you have any questions about how anything I mentioned on this video.
Take care!
@@tehczavierdo you recommend taking the general and core courses together? Here, wondering if I should do the general first.
This video is such a gold mine. Thank you for putting it together and sharing!
Thank you for your comment and for checking out the video.
I"m glad you found value in it.
You killed this tutorial/guide! I appreciate the work you put into the vid! Thanks
I'm happy to help my friend. Have you started WGU or are you planning to enroll? And if you are planning to enroll, what are you looking to major in?
Dude, this was so incredibly helpful. I very much appreciate you, and will def use your referral links!!
That means a lot. I wish you nothing but the best on your education journey. Keep me posted on your progress.
Thank you so much for this information! I was trying to create a spreadsheet from scratch and I found this and I also had doubts about Sophia and study and you clarified them all😊
I'm happy to help, and I'm rooting for you!
I am grateful-so very grateful, thank you, thank you, thank you 😊
You're welcome my friend. Wishing you much success on your education and career journey 🙂.
This was great! Thank you so much Zavier!
My pleasure.
Sir you are an inspiration and your homework/spreadsheet is GREATLY appreciated. I'm older and never got a degree, so I'm not "as valuable" on paper despite holding high level jobs and clearly able to do the actual work - it's time to fix that. I have to finish a certificate I'm currently working through, but I'll be implementing your strategy in the coming months. I don't know if I can go as fast as you, but if I finish within a year, I'll be more than happy. Many many thanks.
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No, thank you. I had to make a video response.
This is absolutely amazing 👏 Great information and congrats on passing so many courses in such a short amount of time!
Thank you! I had a great support team to help me make it all possible.
I think Sophia is the way to go. ACE certified and no proctored exams.
Yup...i used sophia and study...I failed the proctored exam. It was almost as if the questions on the exam weren't taught...52/100 lol
@@techwithchris007 did you still get the credit or did you have to take it over
@@niyathescorpio I took the exam again which used up my 2nd proctor exam token. 😳 I passed the second time. It's easier once you see what they'll ask on the test but also, the 2nd version of the test was easier...as in simpler questions. Well, I've earned 24 credits in a month. I've literally completed that in 2 years at uopeople lol!
@@techwithchris007how many did you get done with study
.....as long as the next school accepts Sophia credits.
Thatttttt was incredible!! Tried messaging you to let you know how incredible your video is! Thank you Xavier!!
I'm happy to know you found value in it. Thanks for the support.
I’ve already finished a few courses on Sophia. My enrollment counselor pushed for a closer start date for me but I’m thinking I should push it back in order to finish and not overextend myself. Thank you for this video
Nice!! What are you studying?
@@tehczavier software engineering!
@@antoinettehardie97 that's awesome. Good luck and let me know how things go 👍🏾.
@@antoinettehardie97for the Sophia subscription, does it have to start the first of the month, or is just a continuous 30 days?
Great strategies and explanations. If you have a younger homeschooler, you can also have them complete the courses while in the homeschooling plan (around $60/month) and then switch over to the college-level account for the assignments + proctored exams.
Thank you for checking out the video ansd sharing the information related to homeschooling.
I'm sure a lot of parents would benefit by taking advantage of this for their children.
Hi Zavier, Yes man. I really enjoyed your content. It is concise. I am kicking around the idea of going to college. I have a tech school certificate back in late 90's and want to advance my education now. I see other youtubers talking about accelerating the graduation process by taking class on the platforms you mentioned. Wish you much success. And I look forward to more info on your journey, very encouraging. Peace bro!
If you're unsure or feeling intimidated, then start with Sophia. It's the most affordable and the exams are open book and no proctor.
18. I’m glad that I found your page. I’ll need to speak with you more on this
It was not easy, and was sheer will my friend.
Your voice is so relaxing. You should be in radio!
Wow, thank you!
@tehczavier could was there a reason for taking 18 courses although your accelerating spreadsheet has 30?
@moyamorrison2807 Yes. The reason is because I already satisfied the other transfer requirements with AA degree.
@@tehczavier got you! Thank you. Lastly, is the order on the spreadsheet how you took the courses in pairs?
Thank you for putting this together man! Huge help! Good luck to you!
You bet! Thank you for supporting the channel.
Also, if you're available between 5:00 am and 7:00 am (PST), I do live study-with-me sessions currently for my WGU courses. The sessions are hosted Monday through Friday.
Great content! Thanks!
Thank you for the support.
Thank you for your help and with all this information.
My pleasure. Please share this with anyone you know who is looking to return to school. I wish that I had known this sooner.
I’m 46 and terrified but have to start somewhere.
@@christinastrain1538 I definitely understand the fear of going back to school, but I will say that all of the programs that I mentioned come with great support.
And once you pass your first assignment, then your first quiz, and eventually your first class, it will give you so much momentum.
It will also allow you to objectively see where you are strong and where you can improve. And you simply use what you've learned about yourself to get you through the next class, and the next, and so on.
You got this!
Thank you for this brother. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for
I'm glad this helped. Wishing you much success on your education journey.
Thanks for the insider knowledge, so many tout these but don’t explain advice for each website in detail
Glad it was helpful!
Your intro is fire!!!!
Thank you. I have to credit a brotha on Instagram.
This is some great imformation thank you !!!!!!
Thank you so much...really helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful Xavier!!!
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Very helpful.
Thank you. Happy to help my friend.
Really informative video. Thank you so much!
You're welcome. Best of luck to you on your journey!
You hella smart, as you did all of those, in such a short time
I appreciate the compliment. I don't know what was the thing that got me through this, but I will say that I tried my best to strategize and come up with a plan to finish as fast as possible.
Thank you for your support, and I'm wishing you the best on your journey!
Thanks for sharing❤
You're welcome, my friend. Thank you for your support 🙏.
Very informative video!
Thank you, my friend. Best luck to you on your journey.
Thanks for this I plan to use to exact method
Hello Randy. Thanks for watching. Keep me posted on how your progress is going. Are you planning on attending WGU and getting a degree in IT Management as well?
Yes I plan on getting same degree, and add certification to it later
Did you talk to an advisor at wgu before doing this?
@@randygentry1533 yes. She actually told me about Sophia.org.
I heard about Study.com from Josh Madakor's channel.
Thank you for your advice on touchstones. I am looking for transfer courses. I will match a touchstones with non touchstones courses. Thank you.
I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Best of luck to you on your education journey.
Great content 👌 fantastic 👏
Thank you so much 😀
Great!!!
I really appreciate the support!
Thank you
You're welcome, Diana. Thanks for watching and good luck on your journey.
This was very insightful. I'm also trying to get my degree in IT management. I will be definitely be in contact with you.
Thank you, so much. I'm happy to know it helped. Please feel free to reach out on LinkedIn for now if you have any questions.
@@tehczavierI'm not able to find you on LinkedIn.
@@moyamorrison2807 www.linkedin.com/in/xavierwharton?
Amazing video! Would you be able to put together something for WGU’s cybersecurity and information assurance degree? I’d really appreciate that!
Thanks for watching. For Cybersecurity, I recommend checking out Josh Madakor's channel.
Best of luck on your education journey!
Glad I watched this. I didn’t know study charged extra for exams. So Sophia doesn’t charge for the proctored exams?
Correct. There are no additional fees for Sophia as it relates to taking exams. You simply pay the monthly fee and take as many courses as you can before the next month/billing cycle.
Even better, they don’t charge for their unproctored exams and there are no proctored ones
@@TheAwesomeness1123is all Sofia exams are unproctored? And also are their a lot of quizzes and essays?
@@brianpaul1490 Correct. They use some kind of supposed software that makes you type a sentence to prove it’s you, not sure how well that works but even then it’s open book anyways and they encourage you to have a 2nd window open. No webcam, no proctors
@@brianpaul1490 yup not proctored. Many quizzes imo and a few writing assignments but I haven’t had any writing so far
I already enrolled and can’t do Sophia unless I push back my enrollment and I don’t want to do that.
Yeah, that almost happened to me as well. I will say that if you get comfortable with the OAs and PAs from WGU, you can still get through the degree program in a relatively short amount of time.
AWESOME VIDEO
Thank you.
Sophia didn’t have all the courses I need to get my bachelor degree
Yeah I wish Sophoa had more to offer.
What about the WGU computer science, how do I know which courses transfer
Use the link below, search for Sophia.org first, and click on the school of Technology menu and the Computer Science. Repeat for Study.com.
partners.wgu.edu/home
Great content. So you can not take Sophia/study courses after you're already enrolled In WGU?
That is correct. I mean technically you can take the courses, they just won't count toward the program that you are currently enrolled in.
It's best to take all of the courses that you need by using my spreadsheet or the WGU pathways, and then once those are complete, you can begin the enrollment process with WGU. That way you are feeling rushed to get everything completed before the transfer cut-off deadline.
@@tehczavier I had to push back my start date to do just that. I'm glad I watched your video before my start date. Thanks
HEY.Im doing the exact same program as you, the Touchstone is a little confusing to me for the Business Mangement one , adding SWOT can you send/give Recommendations please?
Hey, thanks for the question. Let me look into the course as it's been a while, and I'll get back to you.
Awesome video! On average, how many pages are the "Touchstones"?
I believe no more than 5, although I can't remember for sure.
can you please make video on SNHU?
I'm not sure what SNHU is. Can you explain?
@@tehczavier Southern New Hampshire University
@revmax4157 Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with that school, but this creator may: ua-cam.com/video/l4ktS4uhrVE/v-deo.htmlsi=hk7PWlsmIUiDYyGH
Why you didn't wright wgu on your LinkedIn education?
Honestly, just lazy. I got a promotion at my current job and ended up not needing to rely too much on LinkedIn.
Hi Zavier, your videos are great! Thanks for creating this. I wanted to confirm something before applying, for step 1, I do apply so I can transfer whatever CU's I have done (previous classes). 2. Then whatever they say I have left to take, take it at study/sophia. Submit for transferring updated completed courses I had just taken. 3. After, pre-study for the classes I need to take at WGU. 4. Finally, register and finish up the final courses left. Let me know what you think, I appreciate you help. Kind regards
Yes that is correct. Once you are assigned an enrollment counselor, be up front with what you want to do so they can set the correct enrollment date to give you time to complete the courses at Study.com, Sophia.org, etc.
Did you work a job while taking all of those classes?
Yes I did and it wasn't easy 😅.
I had some rude counselors from WGU seems like they dont want to give information.
Yeah I had that experience with the counselors/reps from the school of IT. However, after I made the switch to the college of business, I was fortunate to be placed with my counselor who went, and continues to go above and beyond to help me reach my goals.
How is it going?~like it-incredible editino!;))
Hello,
Things are going well. Thank you for stopping by the channel Please let me know if you have any questions.
Can you do this before sending transcripts
Yes. 100%
Please should we take all the courses you've listed down below (30courses) in the spreadsheet from their various institutions and transfer them to the university before enrollment?
It's hard to give a definitive yes or no to that question.
Yes, if you are new to online learning or have been out of school for an extended period of time.
No, if you are confident that you can pass the courses within WGU.
Can we do courses from pakistan?
For Study.com, I believe so, but for Sophia.org, you may want to check.
How many Semester hours did you get ? I’m doing this to help me max out points for my promotion for the army
Thank you fornthe question, and be sure to check the spreadsheet link in the description.
In total, I earned about 45 credit/units from the 18 courses that I took between Study.com and Sophia.org. Only one course didn't count and that was an accounting course.
However, in the spreadsheet that I created, you'll see the CORRECT accounting course.
Hello. How do you figure out what classes transfer to WGU and which do not on Sophia?
Checkout the spreadsheet and partner links below 👍🏾.
Don't forget to check out the links below to save money, understand what's required, and quickly complete most of the transcript requirements. Best of luck to you.
Save 30% on your first 3 months with Study.com
- bit.ly/3Mzjto5
Transfer Courses Roadmap/Accelerator (Google Sheets)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCtI80-nW-DfOJJdTfmWLX3hMSLjG3vEW4UqGqWYWPk/edit?usp=drivesdk
**Resources**
SCHOOLS
- WGU IT Management Program - linkshortner.net/xcoDx
- Sophia: www.sophia.org/
- Study.com: study.com/
@@tehczavier Thank you ❤️
How long did it take for you to get your degree
2 months BUT that was after I completed my AA degree 18 years ago and after I took all the transfer courses in this video.
amazing! thanks for posting this. im going for the same degree how many credits in total were you able to transfer in prior to enrolling? and how long did it take you to complete all the preliminary courses?
I'm happy to help. I don't remember the exact amount of credits, but I was able to transfer in 70% of the full program.
In the end, I only had 13 courses left to take at WGU once I completed the enrollment process. And I completed those 13 courses in about 3 months at WGU.
That’s amazing! I went through the course lists in Sophia to identify which classes to pair so now I am working through it thanks for the input.
Is there any penalty for completing the classes on Sophia Quickly?
@@lazperez979 not that I'm aware of.
Great content. Does that mean you cannot continue with the lessons in the course while you are waiting for the touchstone to be graded??
Thank you checking out the video.
In some cases, yes. Which is why it's important not to enroll in two courses with touchstones at a time.
@@tehczavier So if one were to sign up for the annual twelve month time period $599 discounted sophia for college credit course plan; one is still potentially restricted to only taking and participating in two at the same time for college credit courses in the same month? So one could realistically complete a dozen three college credit course in twelve month's time to then transfer and apply them directly to WGU hopefully?
@profdleeucc yes that is my understanding. However I recommend contacting the Sophia.org support team for more information.
*🤠You have some good information in this video😎. What do you think the main difference is between the wgu IT General and IT management ??*
Biggest difference is that the IT Management has no certs, is focused more on management and less on tech.
@@tehczavier *oh ok. Thanks for your response*
Hey bro, do you have a way to finish the quizzes faster and see if you can get the answers too?
As well how can you get the proctored examen done faster too?
The only fast approach is Sophia.org because the exams are open book. Wish I could offer more tips.
did you previously have a associates or bachelors degree?
Yes I did.
How many credits did you get from the 18 courses? How long did it take total?
I got approximately 54 units and it took about 35 days to complete all 18 courses.
@@tehczavier which of those courses were the fastest to take and how many hours you think it took?
@taroka671 for me the courses without exams were easiet. Some of them I was able to knock out in 2 - 4 days.
Writing is my strongest area.
How many hours are you spending studying a day? If I spent 8 hours or more studying a day then I can finish 1 course in 1 week.
I spent about 6 hours a day and then 12 hours on the days that I wasn't working my job.
It was a lot, but that helped me push through.
@@tehczavier Thank you for your honesty!
It is not a walk in the park, and at the end of the day you will earn your degree!
With study can you just take the exams
With Study.com every class has mandatory quizzes and a final proctored exam. Some classes have quizzes, written assignments and a final exam.
If I work for an employer that pays for college tuition. Would you recommend just enrolling in WGU and completing classes? Or would u take third party exams like Sophia? Which is faster? Thanks for the video!
Great question. It depends on your starting point and how much free time you have.
That if you are starting from zero (just high school diploma or GED), then I would start with Sophia, then Study.com, and finall WGU.
However, if you're not working a full-time job, and are willing to commit 6-8 hours a day to studying, then you can go directly through WGU in the first term.
But if you think it will take more than onw term at WGU regardless of your availability, then I recommend Study.com and Sophia.
in my opinion, it depends on the speed you want to complete your degree, my employer offers an education benefit through guild education and their best university is purdue for BS in cybersecurity, however i recently learned that there is a limit of 2 courses per 10 week term, and even if you finish those 2 courses before the term is over you cannot take additional courses. based on what i've learned i've decided to opt for sophia since based on what everyone is saying, it's possible to hit more than 10 courses in a month even working a full time job, as opposed to university where they give you way more materials and papers to write, along with them more than likely being proctored as opposed to sophia.
What kind of jobs do you get with IT management degree?
Great question. I'll make a video on this, sometime this week. But in short you can become a supervisor, coordinator, business/process analyst, a manager or even an administrator over things like IT Service Management, incident management, change management, etc.
are all these courses good for IT Management degree? the spreadsheet link is not working.
Yes they are! And I updated the spreadsheet link. Please click the link below.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCtI80-nW-DfOJJdTfmWLX3hMSLjG3vEW4UqGqWYWPk/edit#gid=1551227638
Today I sent in my transcripts to WGU before seeing this video. Should I back out if I'm accepted, then utilize your techniques before applying again? How did you know the degree program courses without being officially a student?
Hello, and thanks for checking out my video.
If you look in the description of this video, you'll see some links to the WGU patners page. That's where you can find information on the courses ahead of time.
As to your first question, I would say it "depends". If you're just getting back into school and, more specifically, online learning, then I would say start with Sophia.org and Study.com and try to get as many courses completed as possible.
This will incur more costs on the front end. However, it could save you some money by preventing you from taking more than one term at WGU.
@@tehczavier Thank you my friend. I really appreciate your attention to detail and your speedy response. I'll do just that. I actually have a JD but completely dismayed with my current job. Frankly, I'm tired of going blind on document review, 75 hours a week, research, in-depth violent stories, and family drama for a $85,000 annual income. Yeah, I know, first world problems. But it's my world that I'm dissatisfied about and only I can change it. Again, thank you.
@d.rabbit7276 happy to help my friend. Have a great weekend.
In your experience, how often would these exams you took be proctored? Was it the midterm, final, both? Was it every class or just some classes? Just curious.
Apologies for the late reply.
Great question. It depended on the school. For example, all of Study.com's exams were proctored, however the proctoring was not live, but instead some one reviewed the upload stream of your exam.
For Sophia LLC, the courses that were "proctored" weren't done so in a traditional sense. Instead the school remembers your keystroke and uses that as form of authentication. Then the actual exam is open book and open notes.
Lastly, for WGU, the exam was more of a final exam and it was always a live proctor.
@@tehczavier No problem. Do you remember about how many there were for WGU total?
The first time 2x speed isnt enough😂
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I’m already enrolled w wgu, my term ends In a couple days, is there anyway I can withdraw or anything to do Sophia courses?
That is referred to as "dual enrollment". From what I was told by my counselors, that is not allowed once you have begun taking courses at WGU.
Is WGU a paper mill university??? It doesn’t strike me as a reputable college.
Thanks for your question. It's definitely not traditional, but it is accredited and based on your writing and test taking skills, the work can be either really easy, really challenging, or somewhere in the middle.
Hey question! It it better to go by the pathways agreement by completing courses through Sophia and then enrolling in wgu so it can save you some time and money since wgu does 6minth terms?
In my opinion it is better to go through the pathways if you are new to online courses, new to college, are working while going to school, or have been out of school for some time and need to get used to the work life balance of being a student.
Otherwise, if you are confident in your skills an ability to complete classes quickly, then by all means just pay for the WGU six-month term.
Does your transfer credit turn into units? I only want to do general Ed through Sophia. The only problem is none of the community colleges I want to transfer to (nursing programs) accept their credits. Do your transcripts say you have credit/units from Sophia or do they equate to WGU’s classes? Basically the class you took on Sophia turns into an equivalent class from WGU’s and you earn those units in place of the Pass/Fail credit?
Yes the Sophia courses transfer directly to WGU and satisfy the specific course for WGU. 👍🏾
I have a link to a spreadsheet that shows the General Ed class transfer courses.
The link is available in the description 🙂.
@@tehczavier thank you! And what if I transfer to a college that is not partnered with Sophia but they do accept Sophia credits for transfer. When the credits transfer do my transcripts state Sophia credits or do the credits turn into units?
not sure if you are interestedt i have experience with completing Sophia courses in as little as two days and can provide reviews . I offer reasonable rates and even go through the first milestone before accepting payment
Hey man not sure if you're still checking comments here. I saw elsewhere you said you were doing 6hr/day roughly, after transferring all these over, how long did it take you to get your degree?
It took me four months to complete the 13 classes remaining after I transferred my other courses over.
I started November 2022 and finished February 2023.
For the Quizzes I can take them as many as I want until I get a 100% but how come people are saying I only have three attempts to take the quizzes? I can take more than three until I get 5/5
Which platform are you working with? Sophia or Study.com?
I need someone please helping me finish my 40 credits on sophia learning ! Please reply me if anyone to want to help me with it who has only done this before .
You got this! Take your time and tackle one class at a time.
Thanks for the content! I'm starting my IT journey with my 22 yr old son this month. We both are new to IT and are planning on taking on the WGU IT Management Degree once we complete all of the transfer classes with Study & Sophia. Unfortunately, we each do not have any existing transfer credits - so we'll need to knock out all available transfer courses (28) prior to entering WGU. I'm currently between jobs, so I can dedicate all my time towards this goal. Realistically how long do you think it should take for me to complete? I know its subjective, but just trying to set a realistic start date for WGU. Just subscribed, so I'll continue to follow your journey as well!
Congrats on taking the first step!
I think you could realistically get the transfer courses done within 3 - 6 months.
WGU on the other hand may be more like 3 more months. These are both conservative timeframes.
But really once you get started and knocking out classes, it becomes a game that you find yourself engaged in the more you play.
@@tehczavier This is great motivational information! I really like the way you worded this, " But really once you get started and knocking out classes, it becomes a game that you find yourself engaged in the more you play."
Great video very informative
Thank you. I'm glad that you found value from it.
How long was the process overall before you enrolled? What did your day to day look like with work, family, school, etc? How long did it take you once you enrolled at WGU?
Hello, and thank you for your questions. See my responses below.
Note: I already had an AA degree l that I got in high school more than 10 years ago.
1. I decided on my major in August.
2. Met with my counselor in August, and she directed me to Sophia.org, I learned about Study.com elsewhere.
3. I completed my courses at Sophia and Study.com in a little over a month.
My day-to-day was consumed with work and study. I would work 8 hours and study for six. I barely had a personal life. However, I told my family ahead of time that I would be like a hermit.
I completed my degree in 3 months.
What BS do you think would be easier to get if I already have Sec+ and know some CySA+ material ? Really choosing between General IT or IT Management, originally wanted Cybersec, but it looks much harder
For me the IT Management one is easier and helps you better understand the big picture of IT Service Management.
I have a question… I’ve enrolled but I haven’t gotten accept just yet. I’ve talked to a representative I applied for fasfa and requested for my transcript all of that is it too late for me too start with Sophia to get some courses completed before I actually start with the degree ?
Great question. I would check with an enrollment counselor to be sure, but I believe that if you HAVE NOT been accepted, you can get started with a program like Sophia, and then once you do get accepted, you can work with you counselor to determine your enrollment date.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you for this I’m also doing IT management. Good luck on your journey
Awesome. I'm glad I can help. Have you already enrolled in WGU or are you in the planning stages?
appreciate it, wish I would've knew about this years ago (would've already had my bachelors).
You have "right now" my friend. It's never too late 👍🏾.
my question is, is there a fee for the proctored exam? or is it included in the membership?
I made a video to answer the question
ua-cam.com/video/S41RLilzzmg/v-deo.html
Xavier, you're the man!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it's greatly appreciated. I'm already in the IT field and was looking for some sought of direction and at the same time trying to connect all the dots between WGU and Sophia.
I'm happy to help my friend. Keep me updated on your progress!
@@tehczavier Will do. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I want you to be my mentor please. How can I contact you privately?
Hi Layray,
Unfortunately, I have a very busy schedule, but if you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer the best that I can to help you navigate any courses.
I just graduated and plan on doing a recap of the courses that I took at Study.com, Sophia, and WGU.
If that's something that you are interested in, then stay tuned my friend.
Thank you for this! How did you study for the Business Statistics final exam? I took the test and didn’t pass it the first time, so I am studying for it again, but I’ve been studying for 2 weeks straight and I’m burned out. ☹️
For me it was just tons of repetition to understand how to apply the different formulas and vocabulary.
I wish I had a better method my friend.
@techzavier is the Buss Statistics is Math heavy or vocab? And if you dont mind answering how many points you got in quizzes and final exam? I just want to get over and move on lol I got 100 in quizzes
Thank you for this information! Been looking into getting my bachelor's with WGU.... Can you help me figure out where to find that link on WGU that shows their partners at 4:20? I wasn't able to access your links 😕
Hello Kelley,
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Here are the links for Study.com and Sophia Learning:
Sophia Partner Program - partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.aspx?aid=22064&pid=135
Study.com Partner Program - partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.aspx?aid=19144&pid=135
Apologies for the delayed reply. I hope this helps.
Where you able to work a job while completing all these courses?
Yes I was, but it was not easy.
Indeed very informative and valuable material, i was wondering if i can contact you and discuss a few things based on your experience. Please let me know if we can set a time. Thanks
Hello Amin,
Thank you for checking out the video. Unfortunately my schedule is very busy. However, if you have questions, feel free to drop them here and I will be happy to reply via the comment sections or as an actual video.
In the next few weeks I will be dropping a playlist explaining my strategy for specific courses at Study.com, WGU, and Sophia.org.