Pre-WGU | Transferred 70% of the entire WGU BSCSIA degree. Can I squeeze in 1 more course?

[@katrinamarieb2012]

I’m so proud of you!!! And I don’t even know you I just love when we excel in life.. I’m glad you’re sharing your progress with the world.. keep on going because I will be here to watch your progress ❤

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks! I feel the same way. I love watching other people's journeys and being able to see how they've grown and accomplished their goals over time.

[@muslimharlem]

Positive Vibes. Thank you for just spreading the love. Very inspirational.

[@tylerphanhthavilay5300]

I am planning to start in Febuary or March and this series has really helped me a ton! I cannot thank you enough because I am essentially going to follow you step by step, TYSMMMMMM

[@CameronEvolved]

Good luck!

[@JoAnnaPriestIsGreat]

Sir. Thank you so much for this series. You are an inspiration.

[@JoAnnaPriestIsGreat]

If interested, message me on LinkedIn so I can connect you with my professional contacts.

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks!

[@veronicafoxx27]

Yay. So happy for you

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks!

[@zanthiel2009]

Please keep the series going; I’m rooting for you!

[@NoName-ny1bt]

Congrats! Just found your channel and the first video was your WGU Credits Plan and you’re already done with 70%

[@alexdoescode1]

Congrats man! So excited for you. I'm about to start my own journey as well, inspired by you and Josh. I'm also documenting the process for the CS degree.

[@CameronEvolved]

Good luck! I think you a great plan on getting as many classes knocked out as possible.

[@Athena_Light]

Congrats!!!

[@Smith-Angels]

good luck on your test!

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks!

[@sugarae1279]

🎉 Congratulations!!! You and josh have helped me a lot on this journey. Not sure if i’ll be finished with my SDC classes and CompTIA certs to start with you in January but i’ll definitely be on board by February. Possible, can you share a link to the spreadsheet you posted? I really like the format. Mines is somewhat similar to yours but I’m not good at adding those graphs just yet.

[@CameronEvolved]

Excellent. Good luck! I'm assuming you're also going for the cybersecurity and information assurance degree? I originally made the spreadsheet for myself so the formulas and references within the cells are kinda sloppy. It's not really designed in a way that's easily usable for others. I'll probably create a public version in the near future though.

[@ShenitaRamos]

Congratulations!

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks!

[@michalsedlacek560]

Just amazing.

[@bagelsforall1794]

Way to go!🎉

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks!

[@rokerlykdat]

Thanks for sending the gucci eyebags that i asked for last vid LMAO. Great work king

[@CameronEvolved]

I might of pulled a few all nighters to get everything done in time. I'm still tired lol. 🥱

[@jefflouis8296]

congrats

[@Jimothy-723]

plz show off all of your certs.

[@CameronEvolved]

Good idea. I think I'll make a video about it in the future.

[@HBLivingg]

Wouldn't you want to get the certification fee waived by WGU though? I thought the whole point of doing the BSCSIA at WGU was because the value is provided on the number of certificates you are able to get if you are able to accelerate. Also, WGU gives you free retries on certifications up to a certain amount. I.E 4000 in tuition gives you 14 certificates at WGU and the bachelor's if you complete it within 6 months.

[@CameronEvolved]

My job will pay for mu ITIL certification if I pass. I'm only out $500 if I fail. You're right though. Most of the time it's better to wait and take the exams at WGU since the cost of the exams are included in tuition.

[@freonsp]

Did you work full-time while doing sophia? Also do you have updated version of your excel sheet

[@TFJ2024]

For business management bachelors there are 40 classes, could I technically transfer 37-38 class in and do the last few and get my degree

[@CameronEvolved]

You can transfer in a maximum of 75% so no. Also, remember the 75% is based on credits, not the number of classes. Some classes give more credits than others so be careful not to exceed that limit.

[@valeriavalencia9692]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey!! Did you paid separately for the certifications? Wouldn’t it be better to wait to have those courses for free with WGU?

[@CameronEvolved]

Yes, but I got the CompTIA certifications in 2017 (renewed in 2020) and the CISSP in June 2022 so most of my certifications came before I decided to pursue WGU. If you don't have already the certifications, I'd recommend taking them at WGU.

[@kenpennell7407]

Hi Cameron. Your videos are greatly appreciated. Keep up the fantastic work. I'm currently in the planning process for the BSCSIA, just need to finish other classes. I have a few questions to ask regarding WGU. Can we connect over email or LinkedIn to discuss? Just makes the back and forth a lot easier.

[@anthonyng5835]

Hey Cameron, did you take these classes in a certain order or it doesnt matter?

[@CameronEvolved]

I took the classes I thought were easier first, but I don't necessarily think that's the best strategy.

[@brianramirez8812]

Is there a list that shows what certificates can be used as credit and towards what class.

[@CameronEvolved]

Yes. This is the list for the degree I'm taking in January. partners.wgu.edu/Pages/BSCSIA.aspx

[@305Oski]

Man i would say take your breack lrt your mentor know you had the itil before and have them put it in your first term and knock it out first without paying for it on its own.

[@CameronEvolved]

I forgot to say it in the video, but assuming I pass, my job will pay for the cost of the exam. Just 1 more week and then I'll finally take that break. 🙂

[@KJPadgett]

Hey idk if you’re reading these comments anymore but if you are, could you elaborate on the no more than 75% that you were talking about. Is that for any degree? I’m doing the same path you are with Sophia and study first but for a business marketing degree and I don’t want to do something wrong. Thanks! 😊

[@CameronEvolved]

For most degrees, you must earn at least 25% of the credits at WGU, so you can transfer a maximum of 75%. If you go over 75%, they'll make you choose a different degree so be careful. That said, WGU should give you a transcript evaluation paper showing how many credits you transferred in so it won't be hard to keep up with how close you are to hitting the 75% limit. Good luck!

[@KJPadgett]

@@CameronEvolved thanks so much Cameron! That makes sense :)

[@evilniceguy5616]

I'm trying to do a simar thing would you reccoment straighterline? It's one of the higher learning coursework that councilor mentioned. Also do you qualify for the wgu 2k scholarship since you did more than 3 cources?

[@CameronEvolved]

I've never used straighterline so I don't enough to recommend it myself, but I've heard good things about them. I decided to pay for WGU out of pocket. I think I make too much to get financial aid or scholarships.

[@pvanhoydonk]

Nice job Cameron. Question for you, did you transfer classes in to wgu as you took them or did you transfer them all after you took them? I’m concerned that I do a lot of work only to find out parts of it will not transfer. Any advice?

[@CameronEvolved]

Sophia sent the transcripts automatically to WGU when I passed each class. I had to manually do it with SDC (Study). You don't have to wait and only send them 1 transcript at the end though. I had the same concern at first, but WGU will just update your information with each new transcript they receive.

[@divinemasculine3730]

hey man can u explain? the max from sophia and study is 59/122 credits. so thats barely 50% transfer. how can we do the 70%?

[@CameronEvolved]

The rest came from certifications. I transferred in the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and the CISSP.

[@SnatchedYourChain]

how much for your sheet?

[@calebanderson2428]

I see several courses for WGU were credited by your CISSP certification. Was that a singular certification or a particular domain? Which specific certification(s) do you have?

[@CameronEvolved]

My CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and (ISC)² CISSP (and ITIL if I pass it this weekend) are the only certifications that are being transferred in as credit. The CISSP is one certification.

[@trepaslames]

so I have a question. I'm trying to see if I can get into cyber and I been looking into wgu. I came across your vids and I feel like a wanna do the same you did. but I'm not sure if i need to get enroll with wgu first or if I can start taking some classes at Sophia/study and then get enroll? but i love your vids keep it up

[@CameronEvolved]

Thanks. You can do Study and Sophia classes before enrolling.

[@toryalexander5704]

How did u make your spread sheet and the graphs?

[@CameronEvolved]

The original spreadsheet came from a KZbinr named Josh Madakor. I've updated and tweaked it a few times to include a few extra features I wanted (like the graphs). In the video I'm the showing the spreadsheet with Libre Office (I don't have Excel on my Linux PC), but I made it in Excel.

[@bereal2011]

@@CameronEvolved can you share the excel file

[@CameronEvolved]

@@bereal2011 I haven't made a public version with the graphs added, but the old version is here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aIr3pp23dC85166zbsVw6dJth94N0oM4/edit#gid=714160943

[@khanhle1504]

@@CameronEvolved Could you please share the update excel one? :D

[@michaelmaignan]

@@CameronEvolved Can you please share that new version with the graph bro thanks ?

[@dexterousx92]

*Thanks for sharing this. I want go for the IT degree at WGU, I have many credits already from past engineering school so I should be able to get through it quickly*DEXTEROUSX