HOW TO GET YOUR DEGREE IN 6 MONTHS - My WGU Approach

Hello all, Here I detail my technique on how to get through WGU within 6 months. Specifically, I attended Western Governors University for the B.S. in Data Management/Data Analytics . Make sure to subscribe as I will be putting more techniques on how to get through some of the courses

[@Raqd7]

Thank you so much for this and Step 6! That step 6 confirmed that I need to make some changes to my schedule, cause I'm in my late 30's and I've realized that i can not do all nighters like I used to lol

[@DataManny]

Exactly. It's way better to have a sustainable long term plan than an unsustainable push. Best of luck on your studies and thanks so much for watching 😊🙌

[@PrototypeThinker]

@@DataManny can we study from Europe?

[@awanlangazair]

Great video!!!! :) :) :) Thank you Manny, can't wait for the next ones to come

[@DataManny]

Thank you so much. I gotta get a better camera for sure but hopefully should be ready for the next video

[@intunewiththeworld864]

Very practical advice. thank you for sharing!

[@lourdes8947]

Thank you! This information is very helpful. Congrats 👏 on graduating so quickly!!! I'm pursing the same degree and your input in the WGU Facebook group is so motivating also.

[@DataManny]

Thank you so much for the great feedback and for watching the video. Feel free to reach out if you run into any questions along the way

[@chriscoleman7858]

Awesome video Manny! Thanks for uploading it. I'm currently finishing my last class of my first term in my Master's of Data Analytics at WGU. I also work on a data analytics team in WGU. Those are some great points and I plan on using those my next term and beyond! Thanks again!

[@DataManny]

Wow so cool Chris. Thanks for watching my video 😊🙌

[@Justsayyes88]

Fantastic video! Very much appreciated!!!!

[@jovanchavira2530]

The speed reading info is great! You break that down for some of us that have not understood speed reading and trying to understand everything. I started learning speed reading a couple years ago, and finally understood not to read Every word and Absorb every word. You can skim through and then see the key things to pick up on.

[@jovanchavira2530]

Speed Read 3P - 10 🙌🏽⚡️🙌🏽

[@jovanchavira2530]

6:38

[@DataManny]

Thank you. Speed reading has definitely helped me in soo many scenarios not just WGU. I became a huge fan of it 😊

[@marcychavez1088]

Super helpful! Thank you.

[@LL-zi7ud]

Awesome take on the WGU approach

[@DataManny]

Thank you 😊

[@justindisbrow8646]

You have been a huge motivation for me. I will start putting my tests in the Facebook group to have people hold me accountable.

[@DataManny]

Thanks man. Really appreciate it brotha. And yes start sharing it bro. You got this.

[@brookeraines6697]

Followed you throughout your journey and have applied your tactics to my last course. Passed with flying colors :)

[@DataManny]

Woow that's great to hear. Thank you for sharing. Made my day 😊🙌

[@MichelleTyner]

Wow… very informative 😊

[@AyoCoat]

God bless you soo much.. this video is very informative.. I’ll like to connect with you to ask more questions. Am enrolling for CS at WGU

[@betauser6233]

Best video hands down in WGU

[@DataManny]

Thank you so much. This comment means a ton. Best of luck on your WGU journey

[@themegafuckingrichpussydes7653]

Your a legend danny

[@DataManny]

Thanks a ton 😊

[@davelee822]

I followed you from the beginning with your WGU facebook posts. Your definitely an inspiration I'm just starting my data management/analytics journey and I already feel overwhelmed.

[@DataManny]

Thanks Dave. Feel free to DM me if u run into any hurdles. It's daunting at times but totally doable

[@mikestubeviews9973]

Good Video

[@DataManny]

Thank you 😊

[@fakerrain]

Quizlet and Anki are great studying tools.

[@DataManny]

For sure. Totally agree. Thanks for watching 😊

[@benher42]

I will be back in 5 months! I am using all of your tips!!!!

[@MannyL23]

How it went?

[@ShortGuyCarReviews]

Any updates?

[@iamrestnpieces]

🤜🏿🤛🏿

[@ashleytarasenko]

Thank you

[@DataManny]

Thanks Ashley for watching 😊🙌

[@Justmy4cents]

Hi Manny, my question is how much material is covered in a course? For instance, my Network and Communications course at my university covered 12 chapters of the course book For lower division.. How much material does a similar course cover at WGU?

[@BigStaff]

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.

[@lydiakyei9373]

I am planning to get my bachelor's in social work with WGU. All this is new to me so far i haven't come across anyone doing any videos about WGU SOCIAL work program any advice 4me‽

[@Frissdas1207]

Practicality trumps passion. Get the checkbox and move on.

[@anthonyclaros-erazo2945]

Manny, how much time did you spend each day studying on average? thanks lots.

[@wahidnasrawi4649]

Hi Manny, I'm planning to start WGU by March first and I'm going for CS degree because my goal is to become a Data Scientist. Since you are a data expert what is you recommendation to me is the CS road is the best or the data analyst to become a data scientist?

[@DataManny]

Definitely a data analyst degree will serve you better for the data scientist route. I would say for data science you would need to pursue more statistics above the degree. Once you get the data analyst degree topping it off with a few data science certs will give you more of an emphasis to call yourself a data scientist. That said, a data scientist varies from job to job. So it all depends specifically what field are you going into (utilities, medical, etc...)

[@jacobhutchinson332]

Can you complete a bachelors degree in educational studies in six months? I’m interested in taking those classes because I want to be a librarian

[@benarroyo]

Seeing your facebook posts on WGU Accelerators IIRC have been a huge motivation for me. Your tips have also been the best ones i have received so far, but I do have one question. What do you do for certificate preperation? I understand the speed reading process would work there too, but for classes like C846 (ITIL Foundations) there was no PA or module tests that were challenging. How do you go about practice tests for those types of classes?

[@DataManny]

For the ITIL I used the same technique, but instead of a PA, I used practice tests online. Specifically, there is an ITIL app for about 4-5 bucks a month that gives you practice tests. Hope this helps and thank you so much for watching my video

[@benarroyo]

@@DataManny thanks! So basically the same method, but it brings in supplementary information. Btw, I watched this video the day after starting my intro to cryptography class, it changed my whole method of studying and I passed the OA last night. This method is killer!!!

[@DataManny]

@@benarroyo wow that's really great to hear. I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks so much for sharing

[@dodomjr20210]

Hello! I have been in Desktop Support/ Helpdesk support for 15 years now. I am ready to move on to something new. I have been looking at Data Management myself at WGU. What advice do you have in mind for someone starting off in Data Management?

[@DataManny]

Hey David. That's a great career path. What I've found for Data Management, having a strong IT background is helpful, but having a business understanding is equally if not more important . I think your Help desk background will serve you great to get started on the degree and some of the courses (like the Network+) will directly take advantage of your help desk experience.

[@michaelnavarro7415]

hey man! so I saw that the classes for the cyber security major were like 70 percent the same as the courses for data analytics major. did you ever think about double majoring and seeing how long that would of taken?

[@DataManny]

Hmm that sounds interesting. I’ll contact the school to see what the process would be

[@abbylynn8872]

WGU only allows one degree at a time.

[@cchr8510]

With competency based, do have a GPA on your transcript when you test out of the course in this way?

[@TheNastyshechkA]

You won't get a GPA letter after graduation. WGU is passed/not passed

[@yoidkldk]

How many courses did you get done?

[@sarahafreenmalik2679]

How much did you pay for your degree if you finished in 6 months?

[@SlishSlosh]

For someone wanting to complete most of the courses for transfer before enrolling in the same degree you chose, how would you recommend choosing what courses to take first

[@DataManny]

It depends on the courses your are transferring. I would say the layout of courses they put is pretty well structured. The only courses I moved around were the certification ones to spread it out more

[@jerrybillett3558]

What do you recommend for someone switching careers and majoring in a degree they have no previous experience to the field?

[@DataManny]

While it may take a bit longer, I would suggest pursuing a degree that you are passionate about. The content can be quite boring so having passion will let you get through it quicker

[@strategygalactic]

6-month degree. All you have to do is 75% of the work outside of WGU.

[@JJ198df]

Is it possible to dm you somewhere? I have questions and currently in the process of enrolling for a bachelors in data management/analytics.

[@DataManny]

Sure thing. My ig is mannygnotes

[@bl-nh9648]

I'd be starting with 0 credits, most people i see already have credits they transferred in, is the 6 months still possible when starting from scratch with a full time job?

[@DataManny]

It will be challenging but doable. I finished mine in 5 months with 28 credits transferred. If you keep a good pace you should be able to get it done for sure

[@bl-nh9648]

@@DataManny thank you, i appreciate it.

[@PrototypeThinker]

Great question, thanks

[@emlieser]

Was that your entire Bachelor's degree in 6 months, or did you have transfer credits? I was able to transfer in over half of credits from my Associates Degree & I'm still not sure I'll be finishing in 6 months! Your video is helpful & inspiring, so maybe I can try to push through & get 'er done by the end of February!

[@DataManny]

I started off with 28 credits. Feel free to pm me and we can talk about your remaining classes and some specific approaches as to hot I tackled it

[@evandersoriano6322]

@@DataManny I transferred same amount as you, and I’m very unmotivated, would you be able to help? Lol

[@NEZIRI2718]

Hello, Great Video! I have a Question. So What are the GPA requirements for WGU? i had a 1.8 in HS. but In College i had a 4.0 i want to transfer to a university will it be possible ?

[@DataManny]

Not sure if there is any. I never handed an hs transcript. I did work on a technical resume and transferred college credits

[@yarelimacedo]

Yes it will be. Your high school GPA has No effect

[@sarasara-yo9rf]

Do you help people going through the process?

[@kkomax7]

Thanks for the tips, Im trying to "cheat" my way into the school, since Im an international student Im not allowed but, ill pretend Im in the US because its all online, my only fear are the certificates, how the voucher works, and how do you take those tests. Any roadblocks that I may bump into? let me know, and thanks for the video. keep up the good work.

[@DataManny]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@jovanmonroe461]

The certificate providers have been allowing remote testing within the past year via camera. I'm not sure if they still do offer it.

[@eman0828]

Just because it works for you doesn't mean it works for everyone. This solely varies from person to person depending on theirbexperience and background. If they have no I.T experience. They could be starting from Zero that could take 3 to 4 years to complete. There is no formula.

[@TheJourneyBunch]

I encourage you to look at 1:33 where he addresses this very same point. 😊

[@brysonginn3092]

What happens if you fail your OA?

[@DataManny]

Nm . You would need to get in contact with your course mentor and discuss it. I failed a few and I just basically emailed them, advised them I would study the parts flagged as deficient, and they just unlocked it for me to retake

[@chrisrgutierrez]

How to get a degree in 6 months at WGU? Step 1: have 12 years of experience in your field. 😂

[@MapleJokerRofl]

I’ve been reading people complaining about videos/posts like this in the WGU communities.. They say it lowers the value of the degree as outsiders will See it as a lower not serious degree. Mostly because the title don’t offer the experience and everything that went into graduating in 6 months..

[@DataManny]

I can understand that point of view. But I disagree. The courses are just as hard if not harder than a brick and mortar institution.