Hearts out to you with your dog. Also hope your doing well in your journey, I've watched all your videos and the valuable information you provided is appreciated.
Man I wanna thank you for this. I found out about your channel through researching WGU. Your review is very fair and unbiased, and I decided that WGU is a much better alternative for me and how I learn.
@@demonhunter704 That's what I'm assuming. I applied for a lot of Jr Dev jobs. Even the lowest entry level coding job, but they barely paid $15/hr. No one called me or emailed me.
I don’t know if you will see this, but I wanted to thank you for all your videos on what your experience was for finishing the degree in one term. Although I didn’t complete the entire degree in one term, I was able to complete it in two. This was the last thing I needed to start working in the tech industry after switching careers. Thanks again brother.
@@VyLa549 yeah so I’m still at the same tech company here in Texas. Looking to get promoted within the next year which would give me about a 20%ish raise. Making about 100k in total compensation currently and am making well over double what I was making before I started wgu. 10/10 would do again if I had to start over again.
These videos were extremely helpful to know what to expect. I am going for the BSIT degree but decided to first knock out as many CompTIA certs before starting the program. I currently have my AAS degree but it has been so long that the IT credits didn't transfer. I have 81 credit hours to go, but if I knock out all 8 CompTIA certs before enrolling it should cuz that down a lot. Congratulations on finishing in 1 term, that's a lot better than I could do. Sorry about your dog
Good luck! I know the IT program is heavy on the certs -If you haven't looking into it yet, you may want to compare the cost vs benefit of paying for all those certs yourself as opposed to letting WGU cover them with your tuition. I know they get pretty pricey. If you can knock enough out in one term, you may be able to get more for your money getting them through the school... ?
@@codeBueno I have been going back and forth with it. I have a full time job and a newborn as well and I just don't see me knocking it out quiet as fast as you. If I pass I probably could get my work to pay for them. This would leave about 13 courses for me to knock out. Just not sure which path to take. Which CompTIA certs did you have to take and would you say WGU'S material was good with it? Through my job I have access to CBT Nuggets and Lynda.com. thanks for replying!
I’m enrolling for the BSIT as well. I have my associates in information systems as well as the comptia a+ and security+. That cleared about 64% of my courses.
Literally found this channel today lol what are the chances XD I'm literally in the process of applying to the CS program. I look forward to watching your insights into WGU.
You posted this one day after my birthday. I want to join WGU. I will save 143k if I study at WGU instead of my dream college. I am sorry about your dog. But thank you so much for this video. Subscribed! Amazing content, and very well-spoken. :]
Exactly I’m living with my parents rn I’m saving so much money and they aren’t making me pay rent so I’m working a job so I can save up enough money for tuition it’s really cheap it’s steal cost thousands of dollars but it’s way cheaper than going to a 4 year college in person
Not the pupper! Anything but the pupper! Thanks for posting this, man. I know I made a comment last night asking when the follow up would be. I'm glad you got your extension for the capstone. I really hope it works out. I'm on my capstone for my Associate's before transferring into the IT Generalist degree for WGU. Your grind and story have really kicked up my motivation quite a bit, thank you so much for that. I wish you the best of luck with your capstone endeavors and that your wife enjoys her Toyota (You can't beat a foreign in today's market).
Sweet, this info was golden. I'm starting the C.S program in April, surprised to learn you can finish the degree in as little as six months. Though im sure you have a ton of experience under your belt. I am transferring with an associates in Math and Science, so I am expecting to finish rather quickly. Not six months quickly but I would be happy completing within a year and a half.
I finished the Bachelors of business management in 2 months (101 CUs) but I had a strong grasp on business concepts before starting. I'm starting my bachelors in Computer Science soon and this gives me some hope that I can finish in 6 months.
Sorry about your dog, man. I appreciate the videos. They're really inspiring to see your perseverance as I finish my program. Keep us updated about how you use your degree over the next year or two. Thanks again!
Just enrolled into WGU for the BSITSW program, and also feeling the lack of sleep. Attempting 103 CU in 25 weeks. Did 20 in first week. Enjoyed your videos, I assume you completed the program, would love to hear your finale summary and thoughts on the process.
Thanks for doing your videos. I watched a few. I decided not to attend WGU because no way in hell can I learn accounting on my own. Just by the way you speak I can tell you have on of those robotic brains and the tenacity to go with it. Just wanted you to know you saved me a bunch of headaches.
Regarding the exams with poorly-worded or irrelevant questions - it seems like many of these online schools use third party platforms who share question/answer databases. The upside to this is that they are also readily available. One question I had which stands out was something like "What is the BEST solution to..." and the answer was "all of the above". I'm not sure how "the best" could be more than one thing.
I heard his daughter just recently turned 4 and he has yet to finish this final Capstone project he also has bought a new Tacoma because his Tacoma reached 500k miles
I’m starting on the 1st of October. Thank you for the videos and I’m very sorry to hear your pup. I’m planning of doing the same as you, get everything done within 6 months. You are about to get into the job searching, please let us know how this program prepared you... and lastly, congratulations!!! I felt inspired watching your vids!
Really interested in an update on how things are going, personally and professionally. I'm currently working as a software developer at a small company. I graduated with my AAS in computer science about a year ago and immediately found a decent job. I'm interested in furthering my degree. Really cool hearing you talk about your vehicles too, I'd be interested to see some stuff about them and the work you're doing on them. Sorry for your loss by the way, beautiful friend you lost.
Go to a state school's online program. The CS program at WGU is high school re-education. Dev recruiters dont care about certs. They want in depth knowledge and skills in the field. You aren't going to get that WGU.
@@mariadelarosa3755 Nobody cares where you got your degree unless it's prestigious or it's from University of Phoenix. Any state school they will not care about, and the evidence for this is on Linkedin where pretty much any degree from any state is working at Big N companies, some don't even have degrees related to CS. Some learned their skills from boot camps, or from certifications. But you're right though, they care about knowledge and skills which can indeed be found anywhere, including WGU. But nice try with the gatekeeping.
BadMannerKorea I went back to my state school because it had pipeline programs to top companies in many industries. They directly recruited cs students from our program only. I also went back for the academic rigor. AI - Machine Learning encompasses linear algebra and calculus 3. WGU AI course teaches you intro stuff that they are teach high school kids now with cal 1 only. It was a better position for me to stay at my state school. UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Washington and University of Texas are great state schools. Tech recruiters know they get quality from these students because they have been well prepared academically and professionally.
@@mariadelarosa3755 I don't deny that some programs lead to better success when it comes to hiring, but you are incorrect about gatekeeping CS degrees, or any IT degree from anywhere (unless like I said it is like University of Phoenix). As I said, you can get hired by big companies with a degree in something completely unrelated to tech and with bootcamp experience. You're free to check out Linkedin and search the name of schools, or creep employees who work at Microsoft/Apple/Amazon/Google/you name it and see their credentials.
How long do you think it would take someone to complete the computer science degree if they do not work at all at the time that they attend the college? My parents are letting me stay with them for free until i am done with college the closest state college is 100 miles away from my area and i don't want massive debt so i thought this college might be a good option. I am about to finish community college with an associates in math which will get me all the general education credits and most of the math required for computer science.
Thanks for the vids and sorry about your dog. 12 years is a long life and it seems like it was full of love. I think I may go for a Masters in WGU but not push to complete it in 6 months lol. That may be a bit too hard core. I just need something to do in the evenings.
I just watched this video, and all your previous ones. I would love an update. Where are you now? did you finish in time? Did the degree help you at all?? We need more videos! haha thank you for your info.
Please somebody answer if I complete my bachelor's degree from WGU do you think I'll get accepted for a masters or MBA at another reputed university? Like State University
I suspect it might put you at a disadvantage for a program with a competitive application process, because you won’t have a GPA to report. That’s not to say it can’t be overcome by an impressive portfolio of well-developed projects. But it will be largely up to you to put that together, and to pitch your expertise to the admissions board in the absence of the traditional GPA those schools likely rely on to gauge your qualifications vs your peers. And of course if the program you’re going for requires a standardized test like the GRE, or the GMAT for an MBA, a sufficiently high score on those exams can go a long way in your favor.
Bottom line on this whole program, How have prospective employers viewed your degree? Many IT interviews include significant skills testing. Have you experienced these type of skill tests? If so, what was the outcome? Did you actually learn something useful in this program. Are you working in the computer science field now?
Will make a video on this soon. Short version: You'll learn what you need for an entry level position. Definitely a useful program, but could certainly be improved. I'm taking the education further now in a program on deep learning. I've been running my own computer science related businesses for several years, and never intended to go looking for an employment situation right away. I may do that in the future, but I'll be spending the next year (at least) developing further skills and building more things for myself.
@@codeBueno You have some background. I wonder how this would be for a newbie, like a person straight out of high school with only routine computer exposure.
@@pauleveritt3388 Obviously can only speak to my own experience. I had minor exposure to programming concepts and very basic knowledge of html prior to starting this. I was an adept user of software, but not a developer. WGU does leave you with some knowledge gaps - there's no class where you're creating a fully functional modern web app from scratch for example, like I mentioned in the video. But it does cover fundamentals.
Paul, I believe WGU is set up for people who have some college credits. Someone right out of high school may want to go to their local community college first. Completing an associates degree would be even better. I have not started yet but I have gone through most of the enrollment process and this is my understanding.
I am really contemplating getting an IT degree from WGU. Kind of undecided between Network Security, Computer science or software development. I got my associates from a brick and mortar college in business but I want to do something more technical. Is the Computer science program really hard and math heavy. I am just worried it would be too hard.
Sry about your dog, im new to the computer science world and I'm currently following online tutorials for free to learn python. Ive done some job searching and it seems like i wont get a job without a degree. Thanks for this video, i hope i can complete this program.
Looking to jump into WGU myself, no real IT experience. Any idea how feasible it would be if I took 6 months off to complete it? And all those certifications, are they include in the costs, or do you pay separately?
Hey Dan, any recommendations on any resources for the Oracle SQL certification? Gone through the uCertify material however from what I heard people don't feel it's enough to pass. PS. Sorry to hear about your dog
F N somewhere in the course resources theres a link to a test simulator. Total Tester maybe? I think it's connected with a supplementary textbook available somewhere through WGU. But the test simulator is very similar to the actual exam. Practice with it a few times. You just have to know the material really well. It's a lot of questions for the time you have, and you usually have to know exact syntax.
@@codeBueno Yeah, I think that's the most worrying aspect especially if there's several "choose all the apply", I can see myself taking too much time reviewing the syntax for each answer. Thanks for the quick reply, I've scheduled the test for next week so I'll spend these remaining days using the test simulator
I have a question? I am not yet enrolled in WGU but if I was to get the Oracle SQL certification to complete the prerequisite enrollment I wouldn’t have to take this class when enrolled correct?
Sorry if this has already been asked or spoken about but about how many hours did you put into learning/studying a day/week? Did you transfer credits in or work in the field prior?
Averaged more than 80hrs/week for the first 6 months. Transferred in 37 credits, from an old degree and 2 Straighterline courses I took a couple months before starting at wgu. I had run web based businesses on my own as a software user, but no real computer science or programming experience aside from dressing up a MySpace profile with basic html back in the day when that was a thing.
I hope I will get a response...I have my associates and I would like to get into WGU BS in Network and IT security.Is it something I can finish in 6months-9months?How would I break it down(Hours of studying daily) to finish at a faster rate...I have the next 6 to 9 months devoted to finishing this course.
It's been a while since your last upload, how are you doing now? I'd love to hear from you to get an update on how things have been since you finished. Thanks :)
Hi, did you end up finding job upon graduating? Also would you reccomend this degree for people who already have degrees? I have a B.S. IT already, so I'd most likely fill the HR checkbox but I want to change my focus toward development.
Operating Systems for programmers was one of my most difficult courses. It took me 2 attempts to pass it. I almost passed the first time but missed it by a handful of questions. I relied on videos and notes and didn’t really read the text.
I learned enough to get started as a professional programmer. I could confidently apply for and accept a programming job if that was what I wanted to do - in pretty much any field. And I can confidently figure out how to create what I want to create. You get a broad overview at WGU, learning the fundamentals of lots of different fields and several programming languages. You'll build some functional applications and learn the theory behind things that you wouldn't get in a coding bootcamp or most online courses. Like any college course though - you'll get as much out of it as the effort you put into it.
Hey I’ve been watching your videos and noticed you haven’t posted in a while. Any updates or different thoughts about the degree now that you’ve had some time to sleep on it?
So how much time and money did this cost you in the end? I'm considering trying to do credit by examination, but this seems like it could also be a good option.
I've attended 5 separate colleges, some would accept CBEs, but only for the cores. I entered WGU with 168 credit hours under my belt (was 65% done with an EE degree), WGU only accepted 9 credits, but in two days time I completed 20 CUs, when it would have taken me almost 4 months to complete just 4 classes in person, and 4 CBEs. I think I will be able to complete the entire BSITSW in a single term. With the longest classes being the Applied Algebra and Capstone. (3-4 weeks each). So far, I don't think you can beat the Price per CU value at WGU for a Regionally Accredited University.
I did not end up finishing by the end of the term. Between the cross country move and the dog dying, the month just away from me before I could get it all done. I'll make an update soon.
@@codeBueno That's a hard situation to deal with can't think of myself doing well with all that. Best wishes, hope to see an a new video update when your ready. Thanks for sharing your WGU story.
Hi, I'm new here to your channel. Can you describe what the testing is like? I am a terrible test taker. I get really bad anxiety when working under pressure or if I am limited on time when taking a test.
I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a degree in computer science or IT honestly (or if you want that pile of certifications you'd get in the IT curriculum). I would not recommend a traditional college to anyone. If for no other reason, simply because cost of traditional college is too far disconnected from the value of a degree. The full 6 months per term is huge benefit in itself vs the normal 15 weeks or whatever you'd get for a term in a normal school. Even if you're learning at a typical college pace, you can fit almost two full traditional semesters into each WGU term - at a far more reasonable price. If you can accelerate enough in the IT program, you can get the cost of all those certifications down significantly too. If the degree and certifications don't matter to you, and you're self-motivated to learn all you need to learn and build yourself a portfolio for employment purposes, skip college altogether. There's no information you can learn in any college course that's not available for free right here on youtube.
I did 49 credit hours while managing a business and working the first time around. I lost a lot of hair and gained a lot of weight. So I feel your pain. I am thinking about going back for the software development degree - from business administration :C
Hey, love your video. You should be so proud of your work so far. I just had a question about the software quality assurance examination. Were you able to provide any input on your exam experience for future students. I'm taking precalc now with hopeful future enrollment into the program. I'm curious if any changes were made and if that information would be passed along to you. It's crazy the class instructors dont have contact with the exam. Anyways way to go, thanks for the informative videos. If your willing to connect via email it would be appreciated.
Honestly, any decent modern computer. I would probably recommend no lower than an i5 processor with a usual 8-16gb of ram... Solid state drive is a must. What will benefit you more is a decent (or multiple) wide monitors for multitasking.
Agreeing 100% with Joshua Johnson. Multiple monitors is a huge help. I often wouldn't mind having a third, except that I don't know where I'd put it! Personally, I'd go for an i7, no less than 16gb ram, at least a 500gb solid state drive, and another 2-4TB hard drive for less frequently accessed things. Mac or PC, either is fine.
when I heard your credit amount I was a little surprised. My B.S. requires 120 credits and I estimate due to my prior associate degrees I will finish with 165 credits. Maybe it's just different in how my university is structured but 79 units seems more like an associate's degree level.
The BS is 120 credits. My prior bachelor's degree and coursework I did before starting WGU satisfied 37 credits. And the capstone project is an additional 4 credits beyond the 79 that were finished when I made this video.
Very nice series. No sleep every other day for 6+ months? That was a super intense. So as we sit here a couple years later would you recommend the education you got from the program?
Great channel! I'm starting my BS in July after just finishing my AS in Computer Science this month. I'm glad you touched on the web app aspect; I felt the same way about my AS. My theory is if I take two terms at WGU, I can go through FreeCodeCamp and Udemy to learn the practical end of things simultaneously. Congrats on your degree, I assume you got it by now!
Most all colleges are fast food junk anymore...if its not a big ivy leage school then don't expect much for quality. What matters is what you yourself put into it. Get the degree and work on a specialization during the process and you will go places.
@@tommyshaw2420 not true. There are great state schools with major connections. but live your life and live your truth. I would go to an online state school before WGU.
Oh I see. You couldn’t handle it. That’s why you’re so bent against WGU. And that’s okay, some people can’t handle self study. Like I said in another comment which you decided to ignore---people with WGU tech degrees are working at the biggest tech companies in the world.
@@BadMannerKorea Actually opposite, kid. WGU was way too easy. Not challenging enough for me. I soared through the point that I could of finished in one term. I can't take a WGU serious with an intro to AI course they are teaching Middle school and High school kids and they only teach Calculus 1. I am a self-taught developer. I make over 180k a year. But I wanted a curriculum that was going to challenge me to make me a better person. I wanted to be around people who are leaders in that space. At least at my state school, I got that challenge with rigorous undergrad and graduate courses. I got mentorship from people who were industry leaders. You can be self-taught all you want at WGU, but it does not make proficient or capable. WGU gives you a subpar education and everyone in the industry knows this. So they aren’t really impressed when people graduate from there, whether it is quickly or not. Getting a degree from WGU is not impressive. When HR and Recruiters see that Transcript, they know the difference between an education from WGU and the University of Texas, Austin. They know the quality, and it is not from WGU. Keep editing your comments, because you know I am making valid points. To anyone considering WGU, go elsewhere. There are state schools with IS, CS, and CIS programs online. You are better off there. People promoting this school are not in the business of Talent Acquisition. Good Luck.
Maria DeLaRosa What you replied with doesn’t and will not be enough to overcome the reality-people with tech degrees from WGU are working at the biggest tech companies in the world : )
I've only watched a view of your videos, so maybe you've mentioned this. But did you work full time as you worked on obtaining the degree in 6 months? Or were you dedicating your full time to studying?
Hearts out to you with your dog. Also hope your doing well in your journey, I've watched all your videos and the valuable information you provided is appreciated.
Thanks, she died about two weeks after I posted this video. It was a painful goodbye.
Man I wanna thank you for this. I found out about your channel through researching WGU. Your review is very fair and unbiased, and I decided that WGU is a much better alternative for me and how I learn.
Wish you would upload more content more frequently :(
I'm more interested in knowing where your career goes once you get your CS degree.
I got a Bachelors degree from WGU in Software development and had to go to a coding bootcamp to get a job.
@@davidjoe9639 Why the need for the bootcamp?
@@demonhunter704 I couldn't get a job with the WGU degree.
David Joe is that because it’s online?
@@demonhunter704 That's what I'm assuming. I applied for a lot of Jr Dev jobs. Even the lowest entry level coding job, but they barely paid $15/hr. No one called me or emailed me.
To this day some rumors say Dan is still trying to complete his Capstone Project, beard growing day by day
Some, also say that his beard hair has turned a total grey........not one black hair left.
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I don’t know if you will see this, but I wanted to thank you for all your videos on what your experience was for finishing the degree in one term. Although I didn’t complete the entire degree in one term, I was able to complete it in two. This was the last thing I needed to start working in the tech industry after switching careers. Thanks again brother.
Any updates about you?
@@VyLa549 yeah so I’m still at the same tech company here in Texas. Looking to get promoted within the next year which would give me about a 20%ish raise. Making about 100k in total compensation currently and am making well over double what I was making before I started wgu. 10/10 would do again if I had to start over again.
I'm about to start WGU in about a month. Thanks so much for the video! I'm so excited.
How did you do?
Dude please upload!!! I wanna know how the job search will go for you!!
Getting ready to start in October! Thanks for the info and sorry to hear about your dog.
Good luck!
Congrats! I’ll be starting the program soon and I’m glad I found your channel
These videos were extremely helpful to know what to expect. I am going for the BSIT degree but decided to first knock out as many CompTIA certs before starting the program. I currently have my AAS degree but it has been so long that the IT credits didn't transfer. I have 81 credit hours to go, but if I knock out all 8 CompTIA certs before enrolling it should cuz that down a lot. Congratulations on finishing in 1 term, that's a lot better than I could do. Sorry about your dog
Good luck! I know the IT program is heavy on the certs -If you haven't looking into it yet, you may want to compare the cost vs benefit of paying for all those certs yourself as opposed to letting WGU cover them with your tuition. I know they get pretty pricey. If you can knock enough out in one term, you may be able to get more for your money getting them through the school... ?
@@codeBueno I have been going back and forth with it. I have a full time job and a newborn as well and I just don't see me knocking it out quiet as fast as you. If I pass I probably could get my work to pay for them. This would leave about 13 courses for me to knock out. Just not sure which path to take. Which CompTIA certs did you have to take and would you say WGU'S material was good with it? Through my job I have access to CBT Nuggets and Lynda.com. thanks for replying!
I’m enrolling for the BSIT as well. I have my associates in information systems as well as the comptia a+ and security+. That cleared about 64% of my courses.
@@derottv awesome, I finished 32 CUs in my first month. Currently 66% done. Keeping up the grind!
Joshua Johnson what’s your opinion on the BSIT course so far?
Literally found this channel today lol what are the chances XD I'm literally in the process of applying to the CS program. I look forward to watching your insights into WGU.
Good luck with it all. It is a good program, despite a few shortcomings.
@@codeBueno what would you say it's short comings are?
This was very informational. I am definitely looking to see you graduate man. and sorry to hear about your dog.
You posted this one day after my birthday. I want to join WGU. I will save 143k if I study at WGU instead of my dream college. I am sorry about your dog. But thank you so much for this video. Subscribed! Amazing content, and very well-spoken. :]
Exactly I’m living with my parents rn I’m saving so much money and they aren’t making me pay rent so I’m working a job so I can save up enough money for tuition it’s really cheap it’s steal cost thousands of dollars but it’s way cheaper than going to a 4 year college in person
Not the pupper! Anything but the pupper!
Thanks for posting this, man. I know I made a comment last night asking when the follow up would be. I'm glad you got your extension for the capstone. I really hope it works out. I'm on my capstone for my Associate's before transferring into the IT Generalist degree for WGU. Your grind and story have really kicked up my motivation quite a bit, thank you so much for that. I wish you the best of luck with your capstone endeavors and that your wife enjoys her Toyota (You can't beat a foreign in today's market).
Sweet, this info was golden. I'm starting the C.S program in April, surprised to learn you can finish the degree in as little as six months. Though im sure you have a ton of experience under your belt. I am transferring with an associates in Math and Science, so I am expecting to finish rather quickly. Not six months quickly but I would be happy completing within a year and a half.
I finished the Bachelors of business management in 2 months (101 CUs) but I had a strong grasp on business concepts before starting. I'm starting my bachelors in Computer Science soon and this gives me some hope that I can finish in 6 months.
Did you transfer any credits, and what do you do for work or experience that helped you finished in 2 months?
@@craigspencer4306 transferred 6 CUs. Previous experience as a car salesman, manager, and high school business classes.
We need an update!
Sorry about your dog, man. I appreciate the videos. They're really inspiring to see your perseverance as I finish my program. Keep us updated about how you use your degree over the next year or two. Thanks again!
Just enrolled into WGU for the BSITSW program, and also feeling the lack of sleep. Attempting 103 CU in 25 weeks. Did 20 in first week. Enjoyed your videos, I assume you completed the program, would love to hear your finale summary and thoughts on the process.
How far are you now in the program
Which classes did you blast through in that first week?
Woah. Amazing - congratulations on all the hard work paying off!
Started my CS Program on the 1st! I hope to see what you do once you receive your degree!
good luck!
Hey man how have things been going?
Thanks for doing your videos. I watched a few. I decided not to attend WGU because no way in hell can I learn accounting on my own. Just by the way you speak I can tell you have on of those robotic brains and the tenacity to go with it. Just wanted you to know you saved me a bunch of headaches.
Glad to help you make the right decision for you.
I hope you post future videos about the career you got after attending WGU.
Sorry about your loss. I'm sure you were a great companion.
Would love to have an update video to see what you are doing with the degree now.
Thanks for these videos I am possibly starting the program next month and was a little hesitant
if it will help your career I say go for it.
I am happy to see you posted a new video!!
Congratulations!!!!!! So awesome!!!
Regarding the exams with poorly-worded or irrelevant questions - it seems like many of these online schools use third party platforms who share question/answer databases. The upside to this is that they are also readily available. One question I had which stands out was something like "What is the BEST solution to..." and the answer was "all of the above". I'm not sure how "the best" could be more than one thing.
I appreciate your videos! I’ve decided to pursue a cyber security degree through WGU. Thank you.
I heard his daughter just recently turned 4 and he has yet to finish this final Capstone project he also has bought a new Tacoma because his Tacoma reached 500k miles
I literally just finished May 31st and got my capstone graded June 2nd. So glad I did it. Got it done in 4 months 61 credits.
I’m starting on the 1st of October. Thank you for the videos and I’m very sorry to hear your pup. I’m planning of doing the same as you, get everything done within 6 months. You are about to get into the job searching, please let us know how this program prepared you... and lastly, congratulations!!! I felt inspired watching your vids!
how are you doing now in life? Would love an update !
SO over 2 years and no updates.
I just started this program with WGU January 2nd. Im trying to finish it by the end of the year.
Were you able to get a job with the CS degree from WGU?
Now, I want to read your paper. Thanks for posting this.
Congrats man, absolutely killed it and should be proud. Sorry about your dog.
Really interested in an update on how things are going, personally and professionally. I'm currently working as a software developer at a small company. I graduated with my AAS in computer science about a year ago and immediately found a decent job. I'm interested in furthering my degree. Really cool hearing you talk about your vehicles too, I'd be interested to see some stuff about them and the work you're doing on them. Sorry for your loss by the way, beautiful friend you lost.
You’re not the only one to ask for updates on his job search.
Go to a state school's online program. The CS program at WGU is high school re-education. Dev recruiters dont care about certs. They want in depth knowledge and skills in the field. You aren't going to get that WGU.
@@mariadelarosa3755 Nobody cares where you got your degree unless it's prestigious or it's from University of Phoenix. Any state school they will not care about, and the evidence for this is on Linkedin where pretty much any degree from any state is working at Big N companies, some don't even have degrees related to CS. Some learned their skills from boot camps, or from certifications. But you're right though, they care about knowledge and skills which can indeed be found anywhere, including WGU. But nice try with the gatekeeping.
BadMannerKorea I went back to my state school because it had pipeline programs to top companies in many industries. They directly recruited cs students from our program only. I also went back for the academic rigor. AI - Machine Learning encompasses linear algebra and calculus 3. WGU AI course teaches you intro stuff that they are teach high school kids now with cal 1 only. It was a better position for me to stay at my state school. UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Washington and University of Texas are great state schools. Tech recruiters know they get quality from these students because they have been well prepared academically and professionally.
@@mariadelarosa3755 I don't deny that some programs lead to better success when it comes to hiring, but you are incorrect about gatekeeping CS degrees, or any IT degree from anywhere (unless like I said it is like University of Phoenix). As I said, you can get hired by big companies with a degree in something completely unrelated to tech and with bootcamp experience. You're free to check out Linkedin and search the name of schools, or creep employees who work at Microsoft/Apple/Amazon/Google/you name it and see their credentials.
How long do you think it would take someone to complete the computer science degree if they do not work at all at the time that they attend the college? My parents are letting me stay with them for free until i am done with college the closest state college is 100 miles away from my area and i don't want massive debt so i thought this college might be a good option. I am about to finish community college with an associates in math which will get me all the general education credits and most of the math required for computer science.
I guess you would have to combine a BS degree with a bootcamp to get a full well rounded experience. I wish schools would do something like that.
I also really sorry about your dog. Sending virtual hugs to you and your family.
I would like a real hug and maybe a kiss from you Tea Sunset
Update please. How are things going now? School and career.
He failed the capstone. He removed the video where he explained that
Oh wow. That really sucks.
@@s32tech what was I thinking a week ago, my comment is fucking douche
@@s32tech Do you know what he's doing now?
I'm sorry for your dog 😔. Congrats on your degree, I hope to start in WGU by February, I'm not planning to finish in one term but I hope finish fast
Sandra, I just started as well. I actually transferred from SNHU (only for cost purposes). Best of luck to you!
Thanks for the vids and sorry about your dog. 12 years is a long life and it seems like it was full of love. I think I may go for a Masters in WGU but not push to complete it in 6 months lol. That may be a bit too hard core. I just need something to do in the evenings.
Interested to hear how you're doing. Let us know! Thank you for the videos!
I just watched this video, and all your previous ones. I would love an update. Where are you now? did you finish in time? Did the degree help you at all?? We need more videos! haha thank you for your info.
Did you start your degree with any credits transferred over? or did you start fresh?
I have 90 hours of college credit and WGU just sent my eval 2 days ago. There accepting 22 hours. Is this nuts or typical of them?
Do you think the cs program is viable for someone with no experience or real math skill?
If you think ITIL was bad, try ISO:9000
Can you bypass discreet math if you took calculus 3?
I have a question. After I finish my undergraduate degree at WGU, can I apply for a master's degree from another school? Such as UW /Umich?
I’m so excited to enter WGU
Please somebody answer if I complete my bachelor's degree from WGU do you think I'll get accepted for a masters or MBA at another reputed university? Like State University
I suspect it might put you at a disadvantage for a program with a competitive application process, because you won’t have a GPA to report. That’s not to say it can’t be overcome by an impressive portfolio of well-developed projects. But it will be largely up to you to put that together, and to pitch your expertise to the admissions board in the absence of the traditional GPA those schools likely rely on to gauge your qualifications vs your peers.
And of course if the program you’re going for requires a standardized test like the GRE, or the GMAT for an MBA, a sufficiently high score on those exams can go a long way in your favor.
@@codeBueno Thanks for your answer
How are you using your degree? Did you end up going to work for someone?
Bottom line on this whole program, How have prospective employers viewed your degree? Many IT interviews include significant skills testing. Have you experienced these type of skill tests? If so, what was the outcome? Did you actually learn something useful in this program. Are you working in the computer science field now?
Will make a video on this soon. Short version: You'll learn what you need for an entry level position. Definitely a useful program, but could certainly be improved. I'm taking the education further now in a program on deep learning. I've been running my own computer science related businesses for several years, and never intended to go looking for an employment situation right away. I may do that in the future, but I'll be spending the next year (at least) developing further skills and building more things for myself.
@@codeBueno You have some background. I wonder how this would be for a newbie, like a person straight out of high school with only routine computer exposure.
@@pauleveritt3388 Obviously can only speak to my own experience. I had minor exposure to programming concepts and very basic knowledge of html prior to starting this. I was an adept user of software, but not a developer. WGU does leave you with some knowledge gaps - there's no class where you're creating a fully functional modern web app from scratch for example, like I mentioned in the video. But it does cover fundamentals.
@@codeBueno hey, are you going to pursue data analytics masters program from wgu, if so I would like your thoughts on it.
Paul, I believe WGU is set up for people who have some college credits. Someone right out of high school may want to go to their local community college first. Completing an associates degree would be even better. I have not started yet but I have gone through most of the enrollment process and this is my understanding.
How many credits did you have transferred if any at all and how long you think someone with 12 ch would be able to finish the cybersecurity degree
@codeBueno Can we get an update video? Waiting on the conclusion of your program. What was the final cost? Have you used your degree to get a job?
I am really contemplating getting an IT degree from WGU. Kind of undecided between Network Security, Computer science or software development. I got my associates from a brick and mortar college in business but I want to do something more technical. Is the Computer science program really hard and math heavy. I am just worried it would be too hard.
Sry about your dog, im new to the computer science world and I'm currently following online tutorials for free to learn python. Ive done some job searching and it seems like i wont get a job without a degree. Thanks for this video, i hope i can complete this program.
Looking to jump into WGU myself, no real IT experience. Any idea how feasible it would be if I took 6 months off to complete it? And all those certifications, are they include in the costs, or do you pay separately?
Where are you now? I bet something happened that's why you haven't posted anything.
Hey Dan, any recommendations on any resources for the Oracle SQL certification? Gone through the uCertify material however from what I heard people don't feel it's enough to pass.
PS. Sorry to hear about your dog
F N somewhere in the course resources theres a link to a test simulator. Total Tester maybe? I think it's connected with a supplementary textbook available somewhere through WGU. But the test simulator is very similar to the actual exam. Practice with it a few times. You just have to know the material really well. It's a lot of questions for the time you have, and you usually have to know exact syntax.
@@codeBueno Yeah, I think that's the most worrying aspect especially if there's several "choose all the apply", I can see myself taking too much time reviewing the syntax for each answer.
Thanks for the quick reply, I've scheduled the test for next week so I'll spend these remaining days using the test simulator
I have a question? I am not yet enrolled in WGU but if I was to get the Oracle SQL certification to complete the prerequisite enrollment I wouldn’t have to take this class when enrolled correct?
Sorry if this has already been asked or spoken about but about how many hours did you put into learning/studying a day/week? Did you transfer credits in or work in the field prior?
Averaged more than 80hrs/week for the first 6 months. Transferred in 37 credits, from an old degree and 2 Straighterline courses I took a couple months before starting at wgu. I had run web based businesses on my own as a software user, but no real computer science or programming experience aside from dressing up a MySpace profile with basic html back in the day when that was a thing.
Sorry to hear about your 🐕.
I hope I will get a response...I have my associates and I would like to get into WGU BS in Network and IT security.Is it something I can finish in 6months-9months?How would I break it down(Hours of studying daily) to finish at a faster rate...I have the next 6 to 9 months devoted to finishing this course.
Did you ever finish and if so did you get a job in programming ? I am currently looking at wgu and snhu
It's been a while since your last upload, how are you doing now? I'd love to hear from you to get an update on how things have been since you finished. Thanks :)
Hi, did you end up finding job upon graduating? Also would you reccomend this degree for people who already have degrees? I have a B.S. IT already, so I'd most likely fill the HR checkbox but I want to change my focus toward development.
Operating Systems for programmers was one of my most difficult courses. It took me 2 attempts to pass it. I almost passed the first time but missed it by a handful of questions. I relied on videos and notes and didn’t really read the text.
How’s it going so far?
It sounds like a hard class too lmao
Do you feel you learned enough to be successful as a programmer? How much did you know about programming prior to this degree?
I learned enough to get started as a professional programmer. I could confidently apply for and accept a programming job if that was what I wanted to do - in pretty much any field. And I can confidently figure out how to create what I want to create.
You get a broad overview at WGU, learning the fundamentals of lots of different fields and several programming languages. You'll build some functional applications and learn the theory behind things that you wouldn't get in a coding bootcamp or most online courses.
Like any college course though - you'll get as much out of it as the effort you put into it.
@@codeBueno Hey man any updates, did you got for Data analytics masters program at wgu?? or are you pursuing masters at another university??
Update video???
How is the career path going? More info would be awesome. Haha.
Hey I’ve been watching your videos and noticed you haven’t posted in a while. Any updates or different thoughts about the degree now that you’ve had some time to sleep on it?
John Daniels yeah I’ll post an update soon. Definitely have some more thoughts on this.
codeBueno Thanks man, your videos are the best out there as far as being realistic and honest with WGU
U haven't posted in a while..
Well the hell did this guy go
I hope any one can reply what you think about the cloud computing degree
So how much time and money did this cost you in the end? I'm considering trying to do credit by examination, but this seems like it could also be a good option.
I've attended 5 separate colleges, some would accept CBEs, but only for the cores. I entered WGU with 168 credit hours under my belt (was 65% done with an EE degree), WGU only accepted 9 credits, but in two days time I completed 20 CUs, when it would have taken me almost 4 months to complete just 4 classes in person, and 4 CBEs. I think I will be able to complete the entire BSITSW in a single term. With the longest classes being the Applied Algebra and Capstone. (3-4 weeks each). So far, I don't think you can beat the Price per CU value at WGU for a Regionally Accredited University.
He had me once he started talking about toyota , smart guy
Hey, man. Just checking up with you. How's the class progress going? Did you manage to graduate?
I did not end up finishing by the end of the term. Between the cross country move and the dog dying, the month just away from me before I could get it all done. I'll make an update soon.
@@codeBueno That's a hard situation to deal with can't think of myself doing well with all that. Best wishes, hope to see an a new video update when your ready. Thanks for sharing your WGU story.
@@codeBuenoany updates?
Hi, I'm new here to your channel. Can you describe what the testing is like? I am a terrible test taker. I get really bad anxiety when working under pressure or if I am limited on time when taking a test.
Any update on how the capstone went and if you had a successful job hunt after you got your degree?
Hey man any updates. I love your channel
Wondering if you think going to WGU and getting this degree was worth it?
Considering this is the last video he's uploaded, I'd say it either went really well, or really poorly degree and job wise. At least initially.
Overall do you recommend it for someone starting out their career in IT or someone that has just passed their CCNA?
I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a degree in computer science or IT honestly (or if you want that pile of certifications you'd get in the IT curriculum). I would not recommend a traditional college to anyone. If for no other reason, simply because cost of traditional college is too far disconnected from the value of a degree.
The full 6 months per term is huge benefit in itself vs the normal 15 weeks or whatever you'd get for a term in a normal school. Even if you're learning at a typical college pace, you can fit almost two full traditional semesters into each WGU term - at a far more reasonable price. If you can accelerate enough in the IT program, you can get the cost of all those certifications down significantly too.
If the degree and certifications don't matter to you, and you're self-motivated to learn all you need to learn and build yourself a portfolio for employment purposes, skip college altogether. There's no information you can learn in any college course that's not available for free right here on youtube.
I did 49 credit hours while managing a business and working the first time around. I lost a lot of hair and gained a lot of weight. So I feel your pain. I am thinking about going back for the software development degree - from business administration :C
Did you work at the same time as getting your degree? I would love to see a video on your college schedule.
Ellya Camarillo he has another video on this. I believe he said he has an online business
I don't understand how this is possible; I'm curious to see what kind of assignments you have to go through to pass
Hey, love your video. You should be so proud of your work so far. I just had a question about the software quality assurance examination. Were you able to provide any input on your exam experience for future students. I'm taking precalc now with hopeful future enrollment into the program. I'm curious if any changes were made and if that information would be passed along to you. It's crazy the class instructors dont have contact with the exam. Anyways way to go, thanks for the informative videos. If your willing to connect via email it would be appreciated.
What about working can you work full time or should I consider part time
What computer do you recommend buying for WGU
Honestly, any decent modern computer. I would probably recommend no lower than an i5 processor with a usual 8-16gb of ram... Solid state drive is a must. What will benefit you more is a decent (or multiple) wide monitors for multitasking.
Agreeing 100% with Joshua Johnson. Multiple monitors is a huge help. I often wouldn't mind having a third, except that I don't know where I'd put it!
Personally, I'd go for an i7, no less than 16gb ram, at least a 500gb solid state drive, and another 2-4TB hard drive for less frequently accessed things.
Mac or PC, either is fine.
Whatever happened?! Did you finish your degree?
Need an update video!!
when I heard your credit amount I was a little surprised. My B.S. requires 120 credits and I estimate due to my prior associate degrees I will finish with 165 credits. Maybe it's just different in how my university is structured but 79 units seems more like an associate's degree level.
The BS is 120 credits. My prior bachelor's degree and coursework I did before starting WGU satisfied 37 credits. And the capstone project is an additional 4 credits beyond the 79 that were finished when I made this video.
@@codeBueno thank you for the clarification
Very nice series. No sleep every other day for 6+ months? That was a super intense.
So as we sit here a couple years later would you recommend the education you got from the program?
He stayed up every other day for 6 months?! That’s crazy !
Congrats! I followed your vlog and will be starting the CS program in March. Did you get a job in the IT field?
Great channel! I'm starting my BS in July after just finishing my AS in Computer Science this month. I'm glad you touched on the web app aspect; I felt the same way about my AS. My theory is if I take two terms at WGU, I can go through FreeCodeCamp and Udemy to learn the practical end of things simultaneously. Congrats on your degree, I assume you got it by now!
Ambitious, but it’s possible if you can put in the hours. Best of luck to you!
I tried the WGU Computer Science program. It is the fast food of education. Went back to my B&M. If you want to go into dev work, certs don't matter.
Most all colleges are fast food junk anymore...if its not a big ivy leage school then don't expect much for quality. What matters is what you yourself put into it. Get the degree and work on a specialization during the process and you will go places.
@@tommyshaw2420 not true. There are great state schools with major connections. but live your life and live your truth. I would go to an online state school before WGU.
Oh I see. You couldn’t handle it. That’s why you’re so bent against WGU. And that’s okay, some people can’t handle self study. Like I said in another comment which you decided to ignore---people with WGU tech degrees are working at the biggest tech companies in the world.
@@BadMannerKorea Actually opposite, kid. WGU was way too easy. Not challenging enough for me. I soared through the point that I could of finished in one term. I can't take a WGU serious with an intro to AI course they are teaching Middle school and High school kids and they only teach Calculus 1. I am a self-taught developer. I make over 180k a year. But I wanted a curriculum that was going to challenge me to make me a better person. I wanted to be around people who are leaders in that space. At least at my state school, I got that challenge with rigorous undergrad and graduate courses. I got mentorship from people who were industry leaders. You can be self-taught all you want at WGU, but it does not make proficient or capable. WGU gives you a subpar education and everyone in the industry knows this. So they aren’t really impressed when people graduate from there, whether it is quickly or not. Getting a degree from WGU is not impressive. When HR and Recruiters see that Transcript, they know the difference between an education from WGU and the University of Texas, Austin. They know the quality, and it is not from WGU.
Keep editing your comments, because you know I am making valid points. To anyone considering WGU, go elsewhere. There are state schools with IS, CS, and CIS programs online. You are better off there. People promoting this school are not in the business of Talent Acquisition.
Good Luck.
Maria DeLaRosa What you replied with doesn’t and will not be enough to overcome the reality-people with tech degrees from WGU are working at the biggest tech companies in the world : )
This was all done online, correct?
Wgu is all online yes
Luciano Martinez. Please read more
I've only watched a view of your videos, so maybe you've mentioned this. But did you work full time as you worked on obtaining the degree in 6 months? Or were you dedicating your full time to studying?
Much more than full time hours studying, and self-employed with variable, mostly part time hours.