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In this video, I'm going to explain the strategy I used to get my Bachelor's in IT in 5 months and my Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governor's University even faster. If you're considering going back to school and want a cost-effective option, here you go!
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0:08 Intro
0:58 About WGU
3:05 Step 1, Choose You Degree
4:23 Step 2, Enroll and Prepare for Start Date
4:48 Step 3a, How to Efficiently Pass Objective Assessments
9:58 Step 3b, How to Efficiently Pass Performance Assessments
13:00 Final Thoughts
About WGU
WGU is an online university which is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). WGU offers several different Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the fields of IT, Business, Health, and Education.
WGU is unique in the sense that it doesn’t have a traditional quarter or semester system, rather, the students can choose to start whenever they wish. Start dates are set at the first of the month-every month. Another unique property of WGU is that you pay for time instead of credits-that is, you pay for one term at a time (6 months), and you are allowed to complete as many courses as you want within that term, which is key to our speedy completion strategy-more on this later.
It should also be noted that traditional homework is not a requirement to pass classes or graduate at WGU. In order to pass a class at WGU, you must complete one of two things, depending on the class:
Complete the “Objective Assessment”, which is just a multiple choice exam, and/or
Complete the “Performance Assessment, which is essentially an essay.
Some classes will require BOTH an exam and an essay to pass, but I’ve found the classes requiring both tend to be easier and/or less complicated to complete.
Going back to the Objective Assessment class-type, there are actually two types of Objective Assessments. The first type is an exam that was created by WGU in-house, and the second type is an exam that was created by a third-party. These third-party exams are given by well-known vendors such as CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, etc), Cisco, Microsoft, ISC(2), etc. It should be noted that the third-party exams are much more difficult than the exams given by WGU-this is key to the strategy we will be discussing.
Note: I’ve actually created a video describing how to quickly pass these third-party exams, so check that out here:
How to Pass any Certification Exam
Now for the reason you came, The Speed Strategy.
Step 1: Choose Your Degree
The first step of this strategy is picking your degree. While this may seem obvious, there is some strategy involved in choosing which exact degree you enroll for when speed is your primary concern. Each area of study at WGU has several Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees available. Some of these degrees require you to complete many more third-party exams than others, especially in the IT track.
Take the Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity for instance. You’ll be required to complete over 12 industry certifications in order to graduate. While these certifications are quite useful, due to the difficulty, this will stretch out the time required to graduate by quite a lot. In comparison, the Bachelor’s in IT Management does not actually require any third-party certificates.
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[@JoshMadakor]

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[@martinene576]

Hello Josh, I’m from Nigeria, and it looks like you are from Nigeria too. I need help with how to find interest in any area in Tech. I don’t really have a Bachelors.

[@martinene576]

I’m currently in New York City. Please help me.

[@reioky942]

Does WGU accept people with a ged and no prior credits?

[@jorgeroman1116]

Hello Josh, im 47 years old and looking for a career change, im deciding between cyber security or cloud computing,can you please tell which would be the better choice if my end goal is to work remote in the It field?

[@NelsonMunoz0714]

I always wanted to get my degree so my mom could watch me "walk" and get my diploma. I was not able to graduate with my high school class because I took it too easy my senior year. I am 64 years old and my mom is 91. Your video has given me hope that I can still get my degree and make my mom proud! Thank you.

[@JoshMadakor]

Super glad to hear it! Best of luck if you decide to pursue it :). I actually never walked for anything either, especially high school I actually dropped out when I was 15, hah! Thanks for watching :)

[@vitaminhead1465]

I never got my high school diploma, I’m 39 and did the bachelors in a year! Go for it!

[@mrijk1946]

You can do it, go for it !

[@0124twinlc]

@@vitaminhead1465 how?😩

[@kevinwhitter6797]

is there a walk or they just mail it?

[@bronzeinabangan]

This inspired me to get a degree. as a member of an Asian family that not having a degree is a disgrace. this video is really helpful. Thank you! by the way, I'm getting a bachelor's not because of my family but it's for my own dream :)

[@JoshMadakor]

ayyyy good for you and congrats! Did you decide which program yet?

[@WhoaItsMoeMoe]

In the same boat with you!! But I wasted so much money and time in schools near me...and considering majors that I was not into. Then gave up...and comparison continued with neighbors kids, relatives, cousins...name it people I never met lol But finally in wgu and bec of this guy and couple other youtubers inspired me to give it a try...and after transferring all those classes...now I only need 18 credits to graduate. Not sure if I want to share it with family yet...I am thinking of once I get the job and maybe casually will say "I got the degree on IT management from wgu and now working on MBA there as well...not a big deal! And yes it's a legit school. "

[@brenttonbmx]

It’s crazy to hear different family expectations. I hope you get that degree!!! I want to start something online and try it out. It can only open up more doors for me as well as you.

[@williammorgan3795]

And

[@marbeeidk5892]

Yes that is so true as Asian family! Count me there!

[@GavinLoco]

Everyone! Currently I am taking classes at WGU for business management. What my man Josh shows is a legit way to get done quick, and its doable! Each class for me has several exams which can be fully completed within 4-5 days, "If you are a slacker like me". I love WGU and it is the best college for versatility, low cost, and quick careers!

[@JoshMadakor]

Sheeeesh, you said it. Good luck!

[@unlisted8042]

Are exams proctored?

[@GavinLoco]

Usually only final exams are proctored.

[@amandamiddleman4916]

That's the exact degree I'm looking into doing at WGU, but I'm totally procrasting cuz I'm worried about the added stress. This has totally made me feel better. 👍🤘

[@stevenjshedd]

I’m taking the same program and start Oct 1. I have been all over KZbin watching videos about strategy.

[@mwinchester66]

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video you made a year ago. I watched it while I was pondering whether to get a Medical Coding degree, the school I was planning to go to didn't require a High School diploma (I graduated High School in Latin America and my HS diploma is not valid in USA). But, after watching your video I decided to research WGU and found out they had an Academy! And if you pass their 3 month course (a lot of people finish within a month tbh), you have guaranteed admission to WGU. So that's what I did! I'm on my way to getting my Business Administration Degree! And although I won't finish in 6 months, it'll definitely take less than a regular college, and that way I won't accumulate student debt. I only have to thank YOU for it. May God bless you in everything you do. 🤗 THANK YOU!! Btw, after my husband saw me going fast in WGU, he decided to enroll too! Previously he only had an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, now he's enrolled in WGU to be a programmer! 😃

[@dlekhlas]

loved this. straight to the point, no fluff. Thank you for this!!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@ChristopherMichaelR]

Thanks Josh. Im about to finish up my AA in IT and i've been looking at WGU. The way that you describe the test taking is fairly similar to what im doing in my college right now. I'll be checking WGU out and hoping they accept a good chunk of my units.

[@kristiancolville4547]

I love this guy, making life easier for those who weren't fortunate enough to traditionally do 4 year degree

[@JoshMadakor]

Aw, thanks so much. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you like the content!

[@joelgoldsworthy9728]

I'm doing college this way on WGU, 4 years + 50,000 in student loan debt is not fortunate

[@MariaJose-zv4dq]

@@joelgoldsworthy9728 so the video author is lying that we can finish in 6 months, why are you doing 4 years?

[@ezeo.7315]

@@MariaJose-zv4dq the guy in the video isn’t lying. WGU is a at your pace learning school. So it’s more or so his choice if he takes 4 years to complete his schooling.

[@LexusFox]

@@MariaJose-zv4dqNo no, that’s not what he said. He said doing 4 years and being so much in debt sucks. He separated what he said initially with the second statement, they don’t go together.

[@nahidahmed4773]

Josh...you are an inspiration man. Thank you for giving me some confidence again.

[@JoshMadakor]

You're too kind, and no problem! Good luck with the exams :)

[@LedezmaEdward]

These videos are all super helpful, appreciate the time and effort you put into making these!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks Edward! really appreciate it!

[@valeriadelvalle6017]

Awesome!! This has given me the confidence to start and believe 27 classes is doable in one semester!

[@porshal.1052]

I really think you for this video, I’ve been wanting to go back to school but due to everything I’ve been really debating and have so much I want to do. I really appreciate it. Good luck to me🙌🏾

[@JoshMadakor]

If you can find the time and resources, it's nice to get the box checked off before you get too many other things grabbing at your time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, and best of luck if you decide to go through with it :)

[@SaraSara-fl9xy]

@@JoshMadakor pelease share the link , I cannot find ut

[@neoeducation5803]

I start my WGU Bachelors for IT Management August 1st. I’m definitely going to note this strategy. Thank you so much for this video!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem! And best of luck with the BS ITM!! If you are preparing now, I feel like you're gonna stomp it 😃

[@louisdunn189]

How did it go? Are you still working on your bachelors?

[@FunkyFrugalFinds]

I start my Bachelors in I.T Management with WGU on April 1st , I watched all your WGU related videos and found them extremely helpful. Now I’m back on track to graduate thanks to your informative videos ☺️ Also I’m definitely trying to beat your 5 month time lol Thanksss ✌🏽

[@JoshMadakor]

That's awesome! Thanks so much for watching my stuff, I'm glad it was helpful. And I hope you beat my 5 months haha!

[@christopherudeh5906]

@@JoshMadakor Nnamdi, is there a way for interested non US residents to be accepted by WGU

[@rogerfehk1087]

How is it going so far?

[@techstack2765]

Could u please tell how much it costed you?

[@rynndoza]

Did you get your degree? 👀 give us an update lol

[@timurjoro1995]

I can’t thank and stress enough how you are motivating me to continue my education! Keep it up the great work sir!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and I'm glad I can help!! Thank you for watching!

[@timurjoro1995]

@@JoshMadakor liked and subscribed. Would like to connect with you via LinkedIn as I have questions that I want to ask.

[@JoshMadakor]

@@timurjoro1995 Thanks so much for watching and subbing. For sure, hit me up on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/joshmadakor/

[@princearku]

This was very inspiring and encouraging to pursue a degree program. This is the 3rd video I’ve now watched from your channel and shared to others I am currently guiding in the I.T. space. I will be personally looking into this for myself to help boost my resume which is mostly filled with hands-on skills and few theoretical based learning.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! Glad you found the videos useful and I appreciate you sharing them with, definitely helps me out! Gl if you decide to dive into wgu, it has definitely helped me "check that box" on my resume. I also learned a decent amount too 👏

[@youmen5085]

Bro, you are a God sent. This is a hell of a good video. Thank you so much for taking the time and helping us out

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching it! It's no problem

[@HealThyAse]

I got my MBA there in 5 months. I got my BS in HC Mgmt in 2 years. It’s super easy because once you finish the Bachelors you get your strategy down and you get the foundation. The masters just builds on your foundation. If you’re motivated you can breeze.

[@JoshMadakor]

This is exactly, exactly my thoughts. the BS is way "harder" in the sense that you are kinda getting used to everything. Masters? gg lol. Congrats :)

[@Boney4000]

Hello 👋 Have the degrees been helpful in finding employment in your field? Did they open any doors or help you come in at a higher salary? Hope these questions find you in a great mood. Please reply if you have time. Blessings!

[@camdencook]

Can I chat more with you on the process of WGU? I am thinking about doing this but I am nervous to start

[@Mangokyaw]

Are the Master's just the addup course of the bachelors? cuz it has less classes than the Bachelors

[@BigJack273]

What if you don't come from an IT or sicence background? Is it still achievable/ doable

[@andrewadams8601]

This is great. I'm getting ready to go for a bachelor's in cloud computing at WGU and I was looking for resources to help me know what to expect. This was such great information, and I'll definitely be applying it to help me get my degree as fast as possible (even though there's a bunch of 3rd party certs). Liked and subbed 👍

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub! Best of luck with your degree!

[@theopolisIII]

Thanks so much for this video, I've applied and am going to try this method. I've only done 1 semester of university but I really dislike being on someone else's schedule especially when I'm completing certs on my own. Really helps with my road map now!

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey, glad you found the video and good luck with it! I don't regret any of my WGU degrees, and i _REALLY_ enjoy the WGU pace vs traditional college.

[@LivingLavishlyWithLala]

Been thinking about going back to school to finish getting my bachelors but was sooo worried about my age and the time it would take . You have definitely provided with an option that I didn’t even know was possible !! Now my son can see me Graduate !! 👩‍🎓I appreciate you sir 🙏🏾 #Subbed

[@Benny.....]

When did you leave school

[@sergr5511]

Good job Josh! Very useful information. I still remember when you were playing with RAID config and sticking pencils in between HDDs :) Good old EDCC days.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hahaha omg Sergey, how are you? I remember those days too, hilarious.

[@brunoleandrodasilva6532]

Thank you for the video, Josh. It is definitely doable! CREDITS TRANSFERRED AND COMPLETED: I transferred 39 Credit Unities. I finished 81 Credit unities. I average 1.6 classes per week! After watching your video I decided to pursue BSBA-Information Technology Management. I started it in March and I passed the final capstone today. The course is 100% completed, while I was working two jobs, and having to help my wife with our two kids (1 and 3 years old). I still have 8 weeks left, even though I took two weeks and a half off. One week I had a work-related trip, the second week, I decided to take a must-needed vacation. Your personal experience plays an important role BUT this is not the main factor. On the other hand, your internal locus of control is. Once you start your term, you are the only variant standing between you and your degree.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much for sharing! Massive congrats--that's totally awesome. I will pin this for a while. I think what you said is spot on about YOU being the variant--it's really nice to take control of your own timeline.

[@brunoleandrodasilva6532]

@@JoshMadakor Thanks man, I hope you can keep up the good work inspiring more people, like me!

[@marcalexander6450]

Hey man I was trying to see if you can give an update on your experience background and if you’ve been able to land a job?

[@MrSofresh80s]

Hey Bruno, how long did it take you to finish those 81 credits?

[@brunoleandrodasilva6532]

@@MrSofresh80s 19 weeks. And I had taken two weeks off. I started on March 1 and finished on the first week of July.

[@TheErnie101]

I am so happy I found your channel. Thank you for all your content!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem! Thanks so much for watching! I'll make some more after I finish studying lol

[@gregslingerland7292]

Hey Josh! I randomly saw this video one night last April. The next day I decided to call WGU. I passed my last class tonight! Thank you! You changed my life!

[@Cali4life818]

The most informed video 📸 I've seen on WGU. 💜🙏

[@JoshMadakor]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it, and thank you for watching :)

[@DuchessDark]

I’ve been considering the for my Masters so this is helpful, thank you.

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment :)

[@jumby1984]

Just enrolled at WGU. Thank you for this! Great info, and very well made

[@kvshy]

How is it going?

[@thefinestlilly]

This was so in depth and well detailed. Thank you.

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Danielle-dp1yc]

Thank you for your videos and tips! I started July 1st for BSBAM and have already passed 14 classes and waiting on 2 more to be evaluated. Once I pass those I have 12 classes left!

[@victoriapadilla2871]

Just applied for my Masters in Elementary Education. I planned on being done in about a yr and a half, but thanks to you, maybe it will be less time than that!!!

[@JoshMadakor]

Nice! Congrats on starting the program, and good luck! Also, thx for watching 😁

[@aldonemra2386]

You’re a great teacher, thank you!

[@FurdgeBJJ]

You’ve convinced me! I’ll start with the IT management degree with out the 3rd parties and then I’ll go from there! 💪🏾

[@rykerbooth9169]

This really is the school for me. A co worker told me about it and I just knew I needed to transfer. With a busy work schedule and a busy life, I needed to be able to schedule school around those things. While that might not work for everyone, it has worked for me and I still have the time and money to enjoy other things.

[@JoshMadakor]

Ayyy glad to hear it! I agree on all fronts! I hope they release more programs in the future :)

[@terranesha5784]

I agree with that!

[@iCharmCity410]

I just signed up for the MBA IT Management degree and my thought process was similar to yours. I chose this degree because it was the only one that didn't require certs as apart of the curriculum. Plus, I already have the ITIL and Security+ so I understand how challenging it is to pass certifications. Personally, I rather go to a bootcamp and get a cert and just do the course work for a degree. But thank you for sharing your experience. I'm registered to start WGU in January 2021.

[@JoshMadakor]

Dope! Good luck with the degree. And I feel you, I don't wanna worry about rushing to finish certs during my school term 😅

[@iCharmCity410]

@@JoshMadakor Thanks bro 👍

[@DagnirRen]

How’s it going so far?

[@SourceofSyn]

How fast were you able to get your degree? I've been looking at doing the same.

[@sonya5568]

i've been in this program for over a year and my mental is trying to get in to school. Thanks for sharing.

[@TamaraNiKole]

Thank you! I’m so nervous for this journey. This video helps a lot!

[@Dee_Generate]

Thank you so much. This information is so valuable!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problems! Thank you for watching :)

[@jengsweat7330]

Thanks for this video. I'm starting the bachelors in nursing and only have 33 CUs to complete. I was nervous about not completing in 6 months but with your strategy (which I will be implementing) I now know I can do it!

[@JoshMadakor]

Awesome! Good for you and good luck :) You can also search for courses and reddit to research other people's experience for that specific course. For ex, you can google like wgu "course name" site:reddit.com Hope this helps, and good luck with your BSN!

[@MachineGunAllie]

How many clinical hours were required?

[@toniadcoleman4144]

@@JoshMadakor This is just the video that I needed to see!!! Congrats on such auspicious accomplishments !!! Do you have a link that you can share for their degrees and cost?

[@bennyebubeimo7052]

@Jen G Sweat, I'm a CNA. Is it possible for me to take the Nursing degree?

[@LazyBrett]

Kinda wish I discovered you before going with the online schooling I did that takes nearly two years just for an associate's degree. Not sure how great I would be at relying on myself to do all the studying myself without having a solid guideline on when to study and get the work done. I'm quite the procastinator, but your videos are helping me overcome my fear of entering the IT world unprepared and thinking I won't retain the information enough to get my foot in the door and start having a better career for myself.

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad they videos are helping! And yeah, I wouldn't worry so much about retaining information, more so getting a general understanding of a lot of things and keep practicing/learning new things. You could (probably) always transfer your credits! Haha. Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your career stuff. I have a bunch of vids that will probably help with resume and job hunting :)

[@user-xp2xk2ov9h]

Josh, this is GREAT information. Thank you, thank you for sharing.

[@danyvarghese12]

Josh!!! You are my hero!!!Thank you thank you Thank you sooo much for this video. I just applied at WGU for the BS in ITM. I am going to use your strategy to get my degree.

[@JoshMadakor]

I'm glad I could help, haha :), Good luck with your program!

[@Darklovesto]

Update

[@Lynnee1032]

I am not going for an IT degree however I am going for a. Accountant degree and your templates have helped me soooo much. I am now halfway complete and still have more than 4 months left 🖤🖤🖤love from Nebraska

[@JoshMadakor]

That is super! Glad they were useful, and best of luck completing your degree. Your pace awesome :P

[@fromthemoonandmybed]

Omg I’m gonna apply to this school in January! Nice to see somebody talking about their experience with cyber 👍🏻

[@JoshMadakor]

Best of luck!

[@blocheadz]

Thanks man! Super useful. Will def be using these tips soon.

[@JoshMadakor]

🙌🙌 Awesome :)

[@Mrjiggyspuggy]

I owe you a night out on the town for drinks once I've completed my degree and shit goes back to some norm of society. Thanks for sharing and I'm uber excited to implement this strategy.

[@JoshMadakor]

Sounds good! Do you live in Seattle? Haha. Thanks for watching btw, and good luck with the degree!

[@pbx7257]

You completed the program in 12 DAYS?! Dude, you are legend. Congrats btw. Enrolled starting Feb 1st. Definitely gave me a roadmap to finish, and confidence that it’s achievable in 1 term. Appreciate the video!

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha thanks so much, and thanks for watching! You enrolled MSCSIA too? 🙌

[@pbx7257]

@@JoshMadakor I did! I have a finance background but have a few certifications. Wanted to get MSCSIA to stay competitive. Already studying for CEH, CHFI before enrolling. Good luck on your Comp Sci major, that PhD from DSU looks pretty cool, man. Don’t think I can knock out this MS in 12 days because of work, but you have given me hope that it’s achievable in 1 term. My motivation is mostly that I am a cheapskate, lol.

[@cupcakely997]

Did you finish ?

[@kingyamcha5289]

@@pbx7257 did you finish?

[@pbx7257]

Hey everybody. I’m still enrolled but mostly because I got the promotion I wanted and focused my priorities accordingly. The Masters became secondary. My main motivation was to be more competitive, and I ended up getting the job I wanted without the degree, lol. (Promoted 2 months after initially enrolling.) That being said , I still plan to graduate. It’s still definitely doable if you focus and follow Josh’s advice. I have 1 class left and the capstone to complete.

[@malwareman9443]

I'm here from another one of your videos. I've finished classes for my Associate's in a matter of a few days as well, you remind me a lot of myself except more experienced.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Malware Man, haha good on you for accelerating!

[@Navek1977]

Great speaking voice and engaging personality. Thanks for the information.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you so much 😭

[@DagnirRen]

You’re my hero. Be back in 6months with my Degree xD

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha thank you v much. Good luck with your degree :)

[@ConsensusX]

How's the progress so far, is it worth it? I'm curious because I'm looking into it as well.

[@Mzlm511]

Hi how has it been?

[@zebduffey5698]

​@Mzlm511 they didn't do it is why there's no update lol

[@frustratedlemur]

Thank you so much for backing up my choices about this school 🙏

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha no problem :), thanks for taking the time to watch 🤗

[@ishmaelshumari7324]

Thank you Josh I signed up and got accepted and I'm about to smash the Degrees at this school and break your record!

[@BriaT96]

I have 12 classes!!! I’m definitely using this strategic! Thank you so much man

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for watching! Best of luck!

[@skchatten]

I'm starting my MA in Teaching in Feb. There's no way I can finish in 6 months, but I'm pretty confident I can condense 3 terms into 2 using your tips. Thanks!

[@JoshMadakor]

Yay, glad to hear it! And good for you and good luck :)

[@brennandavis6646]

My wife is starting her MAT in March and she is in the same boat. I'm confident she will be able to condense 3 terms into 2. You got this and good luck!

[@WhoIsJC7]

Update???

[@charlesclimineda8080]

You are God sent. I was thinking about how I could get a bachelor and master in less than 2 years and your video makes me feel more confident in my ability to do so.

[@surfbug1]

Subbed. I'm in the Cloud track right now, 3rd semester. Thanks for the info!

[@Nemodiah12929]

Most underrated KZbin channel ever!

[@JoshMadakor]

Man, thank you so much. Thanks for watching!

[@nogoogle6349]

@@JoshMadakor I have a question for you. How much it did cost you for the bachelor degree? And how much for the Master's Degree?

[@andrewadams8601]

@@nogoogle6349 This information is listed on WGU's website: www.wgu.edu/online-degree-programs.html. You can filter by the field that you want your degree in and select "More Details". Once you do, there's navigation on the left side for checking out the cost & their recommended time, as well as other information, such as the courses required for the degree.

[@ForeverAnonymous]

Been thinking about how I never got my degree because I didn't know what I wanted to do... Now that I do, seeing everyone I went to highschool with graduating made me feel a little bad. But this video is excellent. Thank you. Makes me feel like I can catch up on lost time, and use the knowledge I've gained over these years to get this Bachelor's! Cheers 🥂

[@JoshMadakor]

Heck yeah you can catch up, and the knowledge will definitely be put to use! Thanks for watching, and best of luck with whatever program you pick :)

[@ForeverAnonymous]

@@JoshMadakor I appreciate it

[@Beveyboygames]

@@ForeverAnonymous did you get the degree

[@ForeverAnonymous]

@@Beveyboygames I got a job as a Security Analyst thanks to Josh. He has a video saying pathway to give the best chance of breaking into the industry and it worked. My father passed away so I put school on the back burner, and although school isn't the most necessary now I have experience, I do still want to finish.

[@mattkraig]

Thank you for this video Josh, you’re a god send!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem! Thanks so much for watching! I'm going to put out another couple versions of this video. One for BS in CS and one for MS in Cyber. Gonna finish up the degree first though, I only have so much energy 😂

[@lulubayou1897]

I definitely needed this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@JoshMadakor]

Ofc! Thanks for watching Lulu! 🥺

[@nofnluck7846]

Thank you for the video. After countless hours of searching for a self-paced degree, I've decided to pursue a BS in Business administration with WGU

[@JoshMadakor]

Dope! Good luck!!

[@Thebusypersoncoach]

Have you started? Have been considering the same degree with WGU

[@TooLazyToFail]

After your videos and posts, I finished WGU's MSCSIA in 32 days while working full-time and so sick I was nearly bedridden. (Don't worry, I'm feeling better!) Finishing that quickly shocked my employer and immediately began discussions about moving into management way earlier than I would have otherwise. The #1 piece of advice I would give is: If someone has already gotten their CISSP, this is a VERY efficient value-add. Most of the material is covered by CISSP, and you'll sail through.

[@JoshMadakor]

Huge congrats! That's remarkable! I'm sorry that you were sick, but I'm glad you're doing better now. Also congrats on the potential promotion. *REALLY* solid advice about having CISSP. I 100% agree with this.

[@Ismimical]

Man your such a valuable resource! Thank you so much!!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem!! Thanks for watching :)

[@w9s992]

I found your channel yesterday and I must say I am very lucky to find your videos

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks, that's so nice to say haha. I'm abouts to post some more here pretty soon. A bunch of content about the CS degree at WGU. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@israeljuarez4452]

Thank you for all the tips. I'll be starting my BS on Feb 1st and I would like to get it done in no more than a year. I'm transferring over 40 credits so I think it will be doable.

[@JoshMadakor]

Absolutely less than a year. Just prioritize well, plan, and be strategic about the classes :). Which BS is it btw? I Feel like the compsci BS takes the longest.

[@israeljuarez4452]

Josh Madakor I’ll be doing BS Human Resources! Super exited about it.

[@Sephivoiceactor]

How inspirational! I have been considering WGU. My goal is to teach the English language in Thailand and then Japan! I'm currently doing my TEFL classes. Once the certification is done, I know where I plan to get my BA in Elementary Education!

[@RealCopsReelLife]

Same!

[@Sephivoiceactor]

@@RealCopsReelLife i ended up deciding that due to my dyscalculia- maybe college isn't for me. I can still use my TEFL to teach online.

[@RealCopsReelLife]

@@Sephivoiceactor Makes sense. I'm new to all this, however, excited to break the mold and travel (when the world allows me)

[@Sephivoiceactor]

@@RealCopsReelLife oh, I definitely intend to travel anyway! I am tired of working at mundane jobs and doing nothing with my life. I am 32 years old, I want to travel for sure! Heck, teaching online will mean bringing it with me anyway

[@JoshMadakor]

Your plan sounds super super fun. Good luck with it. Great country choices too, haha

[@zomgoose]

Thank you for the great information. Checking into this now. Hoping to do it from Canada.

[@dskater9108]

On August 1st I’d be starting my bachelors for cyber security. This helps my mindset in what approach to take. Thanks so much

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem! Congrats on starting your program, and best of luck!

[@JoshMadakor]

⭐ Quick announcement ⭐ Lots of people are asking me about how many credits I transferred into my bachelors. I transferred in 56 out of 121: i.imgur.com/k6smjPI.jpg I ended up finishing in about 5.5 months, but I didn't realize how to "accelerate" until after about 3 months. I originally thought I brought in like 30 credits, but I realized it was more after digging up my transcript (see above). For the MS, unfortunately I couldn't transfer in any credits even though I had CISSP. Also, If you're waiting to start your program, but you want to make your spreadsheet on which classes have objective assessments and which ones have performance assessments, you just have to use your ninja Googling skills to figure it out. For example, if you want to figure out the course code and exam type (OA vs PA) for the course "Secure Software Design", I'd do the following Google search: "Secure Software Design" site:wgu.edu filetype:pdf This will usually yield some kind of internal WGU documents describing the course, that usually disclose the course code as well as what is required to pass the course (OA vs PA, or both). I hope this helps!!

[@nakeharharley7210]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and very interested in the online class. Can I please speak with you directly or privately?

[@JoshMadakor]

@@nakeharharley7210 Sure! you can display my email address on my channel, or use any of the social media in the description links :)

[@danielbenisti3664]

Hi john, i'm new here as well 👋 I want to start the CS degree but don't have math background at all. How much math do i need to start the degree?

[@ltnlabs]

Your selling me on this. Im in the enrollment process now, transferring in my certs & credits from other schools.

[@JoshMadakor]

Dope! Which program are you going with?

[@ltnlabs]

@@JoshMadakor im thinking about cloud or Cyber at the BS level.

[@karlenelynch9946]

I am so happy to find your video, I have been procrastinating to get my degree, inorder for me to be promoted at my job, I need a degree, so I am taking the chances, and follow your strategy, and tell myself I deserve to have my degree. Thank you....

[@mrmartywaring]

Thanks fir the video bro. This gives me life!!

[@JoshMadakor]

So glad it was helpful, thanks for watching :)

[@mackennaregoord4738]

I’m on my second term with WGU, and I’m getting my bachelors in Elementary Education. I got 6 classes done in the first term, and I’m hoping to keep that up. You start with 4, so I was really happy to get extra done

[@JoshMadakor]

Great job mackenna, anything over the expectation is definitely worth celebrating. Feels comfy to be ahead too, haha

[@dauuiel]

Hi mackenna, I want to get my BA In education as well. Did you need your associates to be able to enroll/take courses? How’s it going so far?

[@IamAhShah]

Thank you for this.

[@JoshMadakor]

My pleasure! Thank you for thanking me, haha :)

[@renmes2636]

Excellent content. Thank you so much. I am going to take the plunge and do the I.T. degree.

[@JoshMadakor]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching too :)

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Great video! My an online student and I usually complete exams every three weeks. I may try completing them faster.

[@JlNXED]

I’m starting the cybersecurity bachelors degree and it’s like 15 certs, but this is quite helpful and something I plan to use for all those easier classes, if I can save myself that much time just doing pre assessment and studying what I need to then taking the test or doing my essay and submitting it, that will make a big difference.

[@jonathancontreras633]

where are u now with the degree? close to finishing?

[@JlNXED]

@@jonathancontreras633 not as far as I would like I planned to be halfway rn but life got in the way, but I’m about 30% through so not bad, hoping to finish within a year to year and a half

[@spongeplus]

Great video Josh, you did an amazing job!! Thank you so much for all of this information! I was wondering which I.T B.S major did you complete? I see several I.T options so I was wondering which one in particular did you do?

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much for the kind words and feedback! Back when I did the IT degree, I just did the base "BS in Information Technology". The kinda vanilla one without a specialization. Since then I finished the BS in CompSci, but that's a totally other thing. Hope this helps!

[@JJ-dw4lz]

@@JoshMadakor Would you recommend the BS IT if I'm not sure exactly what I want to do in IT long term yet? Thank you

[@d.w.4319]

How many courses at a time are you considered a "full time student" 1? 2?

[@natewhocking]

Currently in this program! highly recommend WGU!

[@carlric]

You are the man! Subscribed!!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you!!

[@n-i-c-o9268]

Your content is so valuable , also an well spend time . Well for me I’m doing a BCS in SE and doing certs of cyber as well as you explained sir . My dream is to work in red hat in an organization. Keep up this good content loving them ..

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it! Best of luck with your goals, it sounds like you're well on your way :>

[@Lets_DoWhatWeWant]

Thank mate this is more compatible with my ADHD brain I can stare at HEX and Binary packets all day long and ID protocols but discussion boards are my biggest nemesis.

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol give me some of that HEX processing power. I'm just now getting into assembly language and everything is hex haha. Thanks for watching!

[@OluOtuyelu]

Love your channel and content! Currently registered at WGU

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you saying that and I’m glad the content has been helpful! Best of luck with your program, I hope you enjoy it :)

[@MinecraftCobblestoned]

Legit advice. I did my MBA 5 years ago in 10 months. From learning how the system works then, I'm going to be employing a similar strategy for the MS Learning Design. Starting on Dec 1st and hoping to complete in one term. Not sure how it will work as it is very project based, though I can say this is good advice, especially for assessment-heavy degree programs!

[@BizKwikTwist]

Beginning my first term June 1st, transfering over 23 CU. Goodluck to anyone also attending!!!!!

[@JoshMadakor]

Congrats and Good luck!

[@bluebladex3]

Bro awesome stuff I'm even more excited to get my bachelor's and that Masters degree if you could get it in 12 days. I'm finally bored after 2 years of IT support and don't feel sys admin is for me I've learned so much and I'm grateful for that but I can't see myself like others I've seen just stuck in Tier 2 support stuff for years and years. I'm hungry to move into some tough stuff. Finally going back to school since WGUs prices are a god send and their learning format is perfect as I got a full time job can't afford to be having to sit through classes. Give me some study material and feedback and I'll go get whatever I need.

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha, the 12 days is a bit on the extreme, a lot of stuff lined up really well for me, but it's possible to finish quick! Good for you with your desire to move up. Take advantage of that motivation haha. GL

[@helixlee9778]

i might try to get my cs bs from wgu now! thanks for the motivation! subscribed and liked

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much for liking and subbing! Check out my other BSCS videos, especially on dealing with Discrete Math 2 and calculus haha.

[@workfromhome598]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@o0cscore0o]

Thanks for the insight. Question for you, when looking to promote or get through HR for a degree requirement, will this degree be sufficient and will hiring managers consider it? Thanks again.

[@Frostyy14--]

Wow I wish I knew this 2 years ago...I just found out about this school after spending two years getting my AA at a local college. Oh well I guess my BA will be quick lol

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha, I feel you! But yeah, on the bright side, if you already have an AA, it will definitely help speed up the completion process :p. Maybe you can known it out in 1 term :)

[@maharijawarapulika1349]

@frostyy I’m 28 and didn’t have a chance to attend college after high school, and I’m now decided to go to college and was thinking of going to a community college for my AA , as I’m researching I bumped into this video and I think I might consider that. @josh my question is can I attend this school to complete a bs without no college credit ?

[@Suxanes]

Thank you! This is very helpful

[@genetech109]

Thank you! I really appreciate the tip!

[@JoshMadakor]

No problems! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@bernardamanorteytettehfio9492]

Hey I am highly excited to meet your Chanel because I was wondering how I could finish bs in IT in few months instead of four years

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for watching :)

[@inspisiavideos8542]

I just started my Cybersecurity bachelor program. Dude I'm about to take my first test

[@JoshMadakor]

@@inspisiavideos8542 Good luck!! and congrats on starting :)

[@tiffanyshante2728]

I'm loving the idea of getting a degree so quickly. I have 2 teenagers and I'm thinking of encouraging this opposed to the traditional route (With more research of course)

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Tiffany! Yes, sounds good! the only drawback is missing out on the social aspects of college, but if they wanna just graduate fast and save money, it's a decent option :)

[@tiffanyshante2728]

@@JoshMadakor This is true, but regardless if they do or not this has me considering going for a relatively quick career change.

[@ndbdndbbsh915]

Thank you so much. Will be enrolling for my degree this april

[@JoshMadakor]

Great!!! Best of luck with your program :)

[@indigostreet10159]

Great Information. Thank You!

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad it was helpful! :>

[@haleystamper8489]

Couple of questions if someone can help I'd really appreciate it! 1. Are there any other assignments for the classes or just the course evaluation? 2. Are you able to contact a professor or other professional about the class or only your mentor? 3. Is there a limit to how many classes you can take at one time? 4. Is there a limit to how many classes you can take in a semester? 5. What happens if you fail a course assement? How soon are you aloud to redo it and is there a limited number of times?

[@JoshMadakor]

You've asked some great questions! I'll answer in-line below: 1. Are there any other assignments for the classes or just the course evaluation? > Only the Final Exam / Final Essay(s), or a combination of both. No homework 2. Are you able to contact a professor or other professional about the class or only your mentor? > Each class has an instructor assigned to it, and you can hit them up as much as you want. Typically if you fail an essay, you'll be required to meet with the professor to go over your work before submitting it again. I failed most of my essays in my MS because I was rushing hardcore, and I had to meet with the professor every time lol 3. Is there a limit to how many classes you can take at one time? > When you start, you'll be enrolled in 3 classes initially. After you pass those, you can add more classes of your choosing (or let the mentor pick). 4. Is there a limit to how many classes you can take in a semester? > Nope! Which is why WGU is really good. You should watch my video "Is WGU Legit?", it dives into this quite a bit. 5. What happens if you fail a course assement? How soon are you aloud to redo it and is there a limited number of times? > IF you fail once, I believe you can take it again relatively soon. I believe the time period between attempts goes up, the more you fail the same class. I know for the exams, you have to start paying (~$60 maybe?) per attempt because you are being proctored and WGU has to pay for the proctor. If you get time, check out their retake policies: academy.wgu.edu/help-center/academics/retakes

[@haleystamper8489]

Thank you! Really appreciate your video and responses! I'm getting very enthusiastic about WGU! I'd studied Electrical Engineering for 3 years at a state university but had to leave to take care of my grandfather. I just finished an associates in applied programming at a community College but im finding that a lot of jobs turn me down citing my lack of bachelors degree. So this is an extremely exciting thing for me to see!

[@haleystamper8489]

How was it finding your 1st job out of WGU?

[@JoshMadakor]

@@haleystamper8489 I was already deep in my IT career before I even started attending WGU so it's not really fair for me to say. I live in Seattle where there are a lot of tech jobs and am spammed almost daily by recruiters. I've never had a problem finding a job, but again, I'm not really a good person to use as a baseline :(. If you want a good idea of my work and salary after graduating WGU, you can check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56mpqyjhKhqjrs I graduated with my bachelors in Jan 2013, so you can kind of check all the jobs from 2013 onward. I had stuff other than just a degree, but maybe it will give you some kind of an idea. Hope this helps! Sorry for the wall of text :>

[@JoshMadakor]

@@haleystamper8489 No problem! Sounds like you already studied all the hard stuff and got that out of the way. Are you going to knock out the BS in CS then?

[@issajouda7549]

Hey, thanks for the video. I’m a complete beginner when it comes to cybersecurity or IT in general. I was wondering , considering i am a wuick learner and willin to study for around 10 hours a day. What’s the shortest possible time for me to complete the bachelors in cybersecurity in wgu ? Is it possible in a year or 6 months ?

[@mpforeverunlimited]

Did you finish?

[@MygenteTV]

thank you so much for this, just what i needed after im done with my oscp im jumping into this. i want to have a bachelor on cybersecurity

[@joshlynch5676]

Very glad I found your channel!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks Josh! Much appreciated!