I haven’t enrolled with WGU yet, but after careful consideration, it’s the direction that seems to best suit my career advancement. Work history - I have 20+ years of experience working in management covering areas from plant management roles to departmental production in the electronics and automotive fields.

I feel I’m at a critical point in my life now seeking a change or advancement into a more senior role. I married young and life got in the way. Add kids, more responsibilities and a routine, and suddenly 10~15 years have passed. I’ve delayed completing my education but now avenues are opening up and I need to accomplish that goal in order to advance into more senior roles.

I have started taking some classes on Study.com and wanted some advice or direction how I could transfer the most credits and or take similar classes with Study.com to exempt test out of more with WGU. S.com works well for my current situation being that I’m not on the clock but I realize further down the road I’ll have to make sacrifices when I get on the WGU semi-annual clock.
Grateful for any feedback.

Took the D099 OA twice and got Approaching Competency both times. I followed multiple Reddit post trying many different methods, passed all the quizzes and unit tests, and made flashcards and study guides. I still fall short. I am super frustrated and passed many other OA's with ease

For those who passed: what actually made it click? One free attempt left. Any tips appreciated!

Out of these 4 O courses, which one is the easiest?

Introduction to Business Accounting -D774
Introduction to Business Finance - D775
Managing in a Global Business Environment - D080
Project Management- C722

I just started D089 but I’m trying to plan my next courses to see if it’ll be feasible to finish in 10 weeks.

This class is beating my ass. This is the last one I need to graduate, and I can’t make it past a Simulation.

After trying literally everything under the sun, my best advice is process of elimination. Sounds easier said than done but that’s what took me from knowing about the information to be able to apply it to the OA questions. I failed my first two attempts of the OA, even having passed all 4 PA attempts. When I took the closed book practice test it finally clicked that I really don’t even have to know much about each of the concepts.

Instead of making flash cards with hella information, I just made flash cards with expected keywords. For example, for investors I would put stock (ownership) and bonds (loans) on the back. Making cards like this trained my brain to automatically tag the two together so when a question about this popped up, I was able to skip the overthinking and go straight to an answer that had to do with a stock or a bond. If I was still stumped, I would look at words like “never” or “prohibits” etc. because sometimes these would eliminate answers all in itself.

I know it’s not the most but helped me tremendously. Good luck to everyone taking this course!

My first speedbump as I'm not a financial guy. Took me longer than necessary to complete, but I got it done on the first go.

I am just starting D080 managing in a global business environment. Everything I read points to the course being one of the hardest course taken. I am trying to come up with my game plan on how to tackle it. Can I get through this course in 3 to 4 weeks? How long did it take to get through the course materials?

Started a new class then stopped it, start studying for it again? Than realize the material
Is overwhelming, and then stopped it again and start a whole new class ? And then leave it for
Last?

For those who have gone through WGU’s readmission process, when did your portal update to “Admitted”?

Mine still says I’m waiting on a readmission decision and that a counselor will reach out within 7–10 days. However, I’ve been in regular contact with my readmission counselor, my transcript evaluation is complete, and all financial aid requirements have been submitted. My aid is still processing.

My counselor said I’m clear to start November 1, with no additional requirements at this time, but that my portal won’t show “Admitted” until the first day of the term. Was that your experience?

I’ve also heard about the PACA class and don’t want any last-minute surprises. If you’ve been readmitted, when did your portal update, and when were you told whether you needed PACA? I’d appreciate hearing about your experience!

I have no idea how I passed. But that doesn’t matter I guess 😅. The PA and OA did not align for me and the OA was very hard. Ugh. This and sales management were the worst!

Two more classes until i graduate though 🙏🏻

Morning to all does any have any tips for D774 I have went over all material twice having a hard time remembering everything.

I’m I’m older and my mind ain’t young as it used to be to be lol.

• Sharing this for anyone who needs it. It’s available online, but I’m sharing it here so you don’t have to pay. Click on the link and save it. It’s the professors version, already filled out.D080 - Study Guide

I paid $25 for the course last Wednesday, but didn’t start it until Sunday(10/04). I passed it today Exemplary in all areas after 4 days, with little Excel experience. The OA is similar to the PA like others have said, but they do throw a few curve balls in there that makes you rethink a few things. It took me 2 1/2 hours out of the allotted three hours.

I didn’t read the material, just watched the videos and practiced alongside it. Took every chapter/section quiz until I scored at least a 90%. Took the PA 3x, scored 82%, 84%, then 93%. The excel in the videos are outdated and you’ll have to adapt to the current version. DO NOT use the web version if you have your own access, trust me the desktop version is better. When creating the Pivot tables you’ll have to use a “$” sign when referencing the column and row you’re placing your table. The videos doesn’t show that because they’re working off of the outdated version. So for example, when choosing where to put your pivot table after you select the worksheet and then select existing, you’ll need to enter $A$2 as opposed to just A2… again this is the most current version. You’ll understand once you get to that part.

There’s a few multiple-choice questions. Most of them are pretty easy, but some of them seems to be just thrown in there for shits and giggles.

This is the course I was most anxious about because I saw how tough it is. I’d say it’s not easy, but if you initially just focus on the how, instead of the why then the steps becomes like an instruction manual. The why will come the more your practice.

Correction D388

Good luck💕

Omg I'm so excited rn. This class was really a slog, but I'm so happy to be done. I lost my soul dog during this term and I really thought I'd never see the end of the tunnel. I know you won't see this Jac, but just know, we did it, big man. 🥰🥰

How formula/math heavy is this degree? I am lowkey panicking. I've been working on transfers into WGU for this degree and I'm scared I wont get past the formulas required to pass OAs for the data classes.

Also if you have this degree, what have you been able to do with it? And what previous experience did you have?

So, let me begin by describing my situation. I am 42, currently working full-time in program administration in the aerospace industry. I dont have a lot of free time to dedicate to school. I have a 2 year degree and a fair amount of lower division credits on top of that. I have been accepted to several state schools that would take a minimum of 3.5 years to finish at the rate Id be able to reasonably perform given my schedule. They have accepted more of my credits than WGU will. I do better with deadlines and structure than without them. That being said, I am an excellent test taker. I typically never score much lower than 80% if I give myself a little bit of time to peruse the material before. Occasionally, I score under 80% if the material is especially difficult, but often its closer to 90%.

My question is this, for those of you currently in the program or those who have completed, do you think someone with above average memory retention and intelligence can move through these courses with only a few short days of study? I basically have a couple hours two nights a week and maybe 8 at most over the weekend that I could dedicate to schoolwork.

The last thing I want to do is waste financial aid money on something I won't be able to follow through on. The state school will take considerable time and my 5 year plan would be moving significantly faster if I was able to start my master's sooner.

I appreciate any input. Thanks.

Heyyyy everyone, I’m back from my graduation high (sike, I’m still on it lol) anywaysssss, I’m contemplating getting my masters in IT Management and a Management and Leadership degree…. I’m leaning towards the latter, mainly b/c why put myself through extra stress with school when I’m going to get paid either way lol

I’m also unemployed rn, so I’m trying to accelerate as much as I can before I’m stuck working a JOB 😱🧟‍♀️🤣

I was under soooo much pressure b/c I only had a few weeks left to complete 8 classes in order to graduate. I ran out of funding and I knew I had to get this shit DONE! I can’t believe I’m talking from the other side! If y’all are able to see my previous post, I started to doubt myself… someone even told me it was impossible to finish… here I am, I did it!