To download the spreadsheet, check my website here: www.majormash.com To get 30% off of Studydotcom, click below: study.com/?adkey=25624adf405c437b974b9ee207e63913
So glad I came across your page! I have no experience and I’m in my 40s but after watching some of your videos and reading comments on Reddit, I’m confident I will do well! Thank you!!
I'm in the BSCS V3, just started December 1st 2024. My mentor did mention that the BSCS is their more rigorous degree, that they dropped gen. Ed classes and replaced them with AI and other related courses. I'm 5 weeks in and I have 28 CUs already. I spent about a year prior learning to code, so I did have a little bit of experience, but it's not that bad if you're self-sufficient and good at taking tests. I wasn't planning on taking the masters degree, however, my mentor wants me to do it straight away (after graduation). Also, and this is important, she mentioned there will also be a MSCS degree, which is a bit more rigorous she stated. Hope this is helpful to someone, and if you're planning on going for this degree, understand that the programs are changing and becoming more difficult for students.
@alexsheppe not a problem! She stated it would be this year some time. She didn't have the details because I suppose this is news for 2025 curricula, and I'm not entirely certain about the AI Master program, either. My mentor wants me to pursue MSCS, so that's what we discussed briefly about two weeks ago. I might be more interested in the AI Master program, though. And quick question: are you the guy that graduated from wgu and ended up going to Georgia Tech? How did the application process go, and how were you admitted?
Im in the MSCSIA capstone class right now. probably gonna wait until the UMPI CS bachelor's degree that's supposed to come in 2025. really at this point am trying to improve my PhD applications. but also i think this gives me time for the multiple-year-anticipated for ms cs degree 🙏
Maybe im wrong cause i dont have a degree. Why would you need some little bs things on your resume when you have or getting a phd? Asking myself if a little 2 year degree is worth it
@lPOTCl some grad programs have either recommended or required degrees for their applications. ex: electrical engineering/physics/or computer science BS is required to apply for TU Delft quantum science, and a BS in computer science is reccomended for DSU cyber operations phd applications (low acceptance rate/competitive)
Im 57, looking for a change of career to pursue IT, i really really hate math and looking to do a dual degree in something that ends in a high paying field.. can you assist with this?
Hey man good content. This video is super helpful. I just signed up for the feb 2025 enrollment, already a backend software engineer with 3 yoe. My understanding from this video is that I should postpone my enrollment unitil I've completed all the courses that are transferable and only after I should actually enroll in WGU for the remaining courses? I've yet to speak to an enrollment advisor, is this the kind of path that would be suggested when I speak with them? Or, would they be more likely to steer you away from these outside sources?
They’ll likely try to steer you away from doing it, more time at the school = more tuition money for them. I’d personally push back your enrollment at least 2 months and try to hammer the spreadsheet out. You don’t have to do all of it but if you could transfer in like half around 60, it’d save you a ton of time and money.
has the WGU software engineering degree changed since you published your SWE on majormash? Currently working on my certs/Ace stuff right now, and would like to know if it's still up to date!
When I look on WGU BSCS courses I don't see anything about the IT Leadership foundations being a class for the CS degree. Can you verify that it is? It would mean you don't have to do the Business 101: Principles of management. Only the Business of IT - Applications or ITIL certification
This is great thankyou so much. One question, where do CLEP exams factor into this? Since you can take them free from Modernstates. Does any CLEP take out any of these credits?
Hey great videos, I am currently on the path to obtain this CS from WGU. Quick question- I can just look on the WGU site under course catalog to get this info regarding what classes need to be completed for the degree right? Just to have the most current course catalog in case anything else updates over the next 12 months
Hey Alex great video, thanks for the update. I have a quick question. For the certifications, how does that work exactly. Do you get the certification and that will automatically get you credit at WGU or do you still have to test out for it at WGU.
You can either transfer in certifications that you have prior to being enrolled in WGU by sending them to the Records Department during the matriculation process (this can also be done from the initial enrollment webpage) or by taking them as an objective assessment at WGU. They will generally send you vouchers for the certification exam, which you then take and send the results to the Records Department to get your grade for the course. Source: I am currently in WGU's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. I transferred some certifications in and took the rest using vouchers from WGU for objective assessments.
This is an absolutely impossible question to answer… everyone is different with their time efficiency. Maybe 8-9 hours if you’re not good at being time efficient and tend to go slow.
Hi Alex! I wasn’t expecting a reply from you-thanks for the surprise! My past academic record isn’t great, but your videos gave me hope. I applied to WGU for Computer Science, and they didn’t reject me! Instead, they offered a pathways program where I can boost my GPA with a partner school course. They actually just called me today. My start date is December 2025, and I’m aiming to complete most of the recommended courses by then. Just need to keep under 75% from partner schools to avoid residency issues. Thanks again for the inspiration.
I am sorry for asking again.I am so confused in my life right now. I can't do anything in the name of mathematics apart from basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division but I can do accounting pretty well. I am so afraid of pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering due to being extremely extremely poor in maths. I will have to work and study in a foreign country. Should I go with Computer Science and Engineering if I know no maths and I will have to balance between classes,studying and work for 4 years. The university I am going to offers only Computer Science and engineering in English and I can't go to other university due to family reason. Please help. Please please help me by replying.
@@alexsheppe Unfortunately it doesn't have any Software Engineering In English,it offers the course only in Korean. The only option I have is to go to SunMoon University.
Do you think you could do a video of your actual journey of what classes you took at WGU and then TESU and Georgia Tech. Before you switch to WGU for masters
To download the spreadsheet, check my website here:
www.majormash.com
To get 30% off of Studydotcom, click below:
study.com/?adkey=25624adf405c437b974b9ee207e63913
So glad I came across your page! I have no experience and I’m in my 40s but after watching some of your videos and reading comments on Reddit, I’m confident I will do well! Thank you!!
Thank you for always being so comprehensive and giving updates when the program changes
I'm in the BSCS V3, just started December 1st 2024. My mentor did mention that the BSCS is their more rigorous degree, that they dropped gen. Ed classes and replaced them with AI and other related courses.
I'm 5 weeks in and I have 28 CUs already. I spent about a year prior learning to code, so I did have a little bit of experience, but it's not that bad if you're self-sufficient and good at taking tests.
I wasn't planning on taking the masters degree, however, my mentor wants me to do it straight away (after graduation). Also, and this is important, she mentioned there will also be a MSCS degree, which is a bit more rigorous she stated.
Hope this is helpful to someone, and if you're planning on going for this degree, understand that the programs are changing and becoming more difficult for students.
Did they say when the MSCS was coming out? Also, thank you for your amazing comment! Lot of info.
@alexsheppe not a problem! She stated it would be this year some time. She didn't have the details because I suppose this is news for 2025 curricula, and I'm not entirely certain about the AI Master program, either.
My mentor wants me to pursue MSCS, so that's what we discussed briefly about two weeks ago. I might be more interested in the AI Master program, though.
And quick question: are you the guy that graduated from wgu and ended up going to Georgia Tech? How did the application process go, and how were you admitted?
Ur the man for the promo code my guy! u get a extra 2 courses a month also u can test out of!! awesome
Thanks for the vid
The video I was looking forward to 🙌 thank you sir
Great video. I appreciate the breakdown. I'm looking forward to the product manager one!
good stuff. also interested in how you think the new curriculum compares to SWE
I'll definitely be taking it with you 💪🏾
Your voice sounds like robin williams, very calming .. no pause lol
Thank you so much for this!
Im in the MSCSIA capstone class right now. probably gonna wait until the UMPI CS bachelor's degree that's supposed to come in 2025. really at this point am trying to improve my PhD applications. but also i think this gives me time for the multiple-year-anticipated for ms cs degree 🙏
Maybe im wrong cause i dont have a degree. Why would you need some little bs things on your resume when you have or getting a phd? Asking myself if a little 2 year degree is worth it
@lPOTCl some grad programs have either recommended or required degrees for their applications. ex: electrical engineering/physics/or computer science BS is required to apply for TU Delft quantum science, and a BS in computer science is reccomended for DSU cyber operations phd applications (low acceptance rate/competitive)
Your videos are awesome!
Also, Linux essentials is a easier test than Linux+ and will cover the Linux foundation class
Thank you.
Can you show how many credits we would need if you had your associate degree?
Im 57, looking for a change of career to pursue IT, i really really hate math and looking to do a dual degree in something that ends in a high paying field.. can you assist with this?
What if I already work in software development but just need a bachelor for job jump
Hey man good content. This video is super helpful. I just signed up for the feb 2025 enrollment, already a backend software engineer with 3 yoe. My understanding from this video is that I should postpone my enrollment unitil I've completed all the courses that are transferable and only after I should actually enroll in WGU for the remaining courses? I've yet to speak to an enrollment advisor, is this the kind of path that would be suggested when I speak with them? Or, would they be more likely to steer you away from these outside sources?
They’ll likely try to steer you away from doing it, more time at the school = more tuition money for them.
I’d personally push back your enrollment at least 2 months and try to hammer the spreadsheet out. You don’t have to do all of it but if you could transfer in like half around 60, it’d save you a ton of time and money.
12:17 Whole degree rundown
has the WGU software engineering degree changed since you published your SWE on majormash? Currently working on my certs/Ace stuff right now, and would like to know if it's still up to date!
Still the same.
@@alexsheppe You're the best! 👍
They did it literally a few months after I graduated lol.
When I look on WGU BSCS courses I don't see anything about the IT Leadership foundations being a class for the CS degree. Can you verify that it is? It would mean you don't have to do the Business 101: Principles of management. Only the Business of IT - Applications or ITIL certification
I’ll look into it
Bro is my goat
How did you get a CS degree in one year?
This is great thankyou so much. One question, where do CLEP exams factor into this? Since you can take them free from Modernstates. Does any CLEP take out any of these credits?
WGU will take CLEPs. I’ll look into it a little later to see which transfer into what.
thanks I appreciate it
You may have answered this already, however, can you continue to transfer courses after being enrolled or must all tranfers be done prior to???
Prior.. which I do not agree with WGU on. They are the only school who has this policy.
Are the certifications in the WGU Course ?
Hey great videos, I am currently on the path to obtain this CS from WGU. Quick question- I can just look on the WGU site under course catalog to get this info regarding what classes need to be completed for the degree right? Just to have the most current course catalog in case anything else updates over the next 12 months
Hey, have you done any reviews on UMass Global Self Path?
How much would it cost to hack the degree?
Hey Alex great video, thanks for the update. I have a quick question. For the certifications, how does that work exactly. Do you get the certification and that will automatically get you credit at WGU or do you still have to test out for it at WGU.
You can either transfer in certifications that you have prior to being enrolled in WGU by sending them to the Records Department during the matriculation process (this can also be done from the initial enrollment webpage) or by taking them as an objective assessment at WGU. They will generally send you vouchers for the certification exam, which you then take and send the results to the Records Department to get your grade for the course.
Source: I am currently in WGU's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. I transferred some certifications in and took the rest using vouchers from WGU for objective assessments.
As someone who is in the current CS program at WGU, would you recommend switching over to the new curriculum?
Depends if you really wanna learn the A.I. stuff or not. The old curriculum seems slightly easier and more hackable.
If one wanted to do the degree in one term without certifications what would be your time estimate of hours needed per day?
This is an absolutely impossible question to answer… everyone is different with their time efficiency. Maybe 8-9 hours if you’re not good at being time efficient and tend to go slow.
Hey man, I currently work at Walmart and they pay for anything related to gen ed. Do you recommend doing the gen eds on Sophia since it’s free for me?
If Walmart will pay for it just so the school directly.
If you get your BA in Software Engineering can you also do the masters or it has to be Computer Science?
Might need to take a Discrete Math class, but that’d probably be it.
Does anyone know the WGU B.S. Computer Science accepts pathways program?
What school?
Hi Alex! I wasn’t expecting a reply from you-thanks for the surprise! My past academic record isn’t great, but your videos gave me hope. I applied to WGU for Computer Science, and they didn’t reject me! Instead, they offered a pathways program where I can boost my GPA with a partner school course. They actually just called me today. My start date is December 2025, and I’m aiming to complete most of the recommended courses by then. Just need to keep under 75% from partner schools to avoid residency issues. Thanks again for the inspiration.
I am sorry for asking again.I am so confused in my life right now.
I can't do anything in the name of mathematics apart from basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division but I can do accounting pretty well.
I am so afraid of pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering due to being extremely extremely poor in maths.
I will have to work and study in a foreign country.
Should I go with Computer Science and Engineering if I know no maths and I will have to balance between classes,studying and work for 4 years.
The university I am going to offers only Computer Science and engineering in English and I can't go to other university due to family reason.
Please help.
Please please help me by replying.
What school would you be aiming for? Maybe a Software Engineering Bachelors would suit you better.
@@alexsheppe Unfortunately it doesn't have any Software Engineering In English,it offers the course only in Korean.
The only option I have is to go to SunMoon University.
how can I apply the discount ?
Click link on a computer and go to check out, it will automatically be applied.
👍
@alexsheppe can I enroll as an international student for the WGU CS in AI & ML from Nigeria?
Is this process really legit?
Absolutely, did it myself, but for TESU. Spent time at WGU. Others have done this degree in one term.
@@alexsheppewhy did you do it at TESU opposed to WGU?
Do you think you could do a video of your actual journey of what classes you took at WGU and then TESU and Georgia Tech. Before you switch to WGU for masters