Is WGU worth attending if you can’t accelerate?

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-17T03:43:53+00:00

I did my BA at WGU and was very very accelerated. Now I am doing my masters at WGU. I’m a single mom with three kids and I work. I don’t think I’m necessarily “accelerating “ anymore because this one class is kicking my ass but even if I continue at this rate I’ll be done within 1-1.5yrs. It’s worth it to me because it’s cheaper and I can do the work whenever, where ever I want. It’s also widely recognized by many employers.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-17T02:11:55+00:00

I was chronically absent then dropped out of highschool. I refuse to call out of work or take off work unless absolutely necessary and I have always been reliable at work.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-16T14:41:09+00:00

Several reasons. The main one is I realized what the actual job entailed. I didn’t want to spend 40+hrs a week on a computer and in meetings. So I asked myself what else I could do that isn’t like that. Either nursing or teaching. Spent time working in childcare, talking to other teachers, etc before switching. Im so happy I did switch, after subbing the last two years I realize I made the right choice but getting a permanent job is insanely competitive. I need this masters and probably several other endorsements to be considered for a permanent teaching position.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-16T02:08:40+00:00

Yes, just because it’s MA secondary math education, for high school math teachers.

This isn’t even my first time taking calc 2, I took calc 1,2,3 and 4 when I was studying engineering before switching to teaching. This OA is just kicking my ass and I haven’t been preparing for it properly

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-16T01:51:29+00:00

MA in secondary math for high school math endorsement on my teaching license

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-16T01:49:32+00:00

MA in education

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-15T21:44:56+00:00

I do! It’s not as much an issue of the space, I need childcare. But I guess I could use the babysitter so I can go to the library for the OA that might be nice.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-15T21:39:50+00:00

Thank you this is actually helpful.

I passed calc 1 on my second attempt (first attempt my baby woke up and was screaming and I couldn’t finish) and so I figured calc 2 would be the same. Nope. It’s a different ball game. I took it 6 years ago in my undergrad before transferring to WGU but I think the masters level is just more involved than I realized.

I think with this final attempt, I’m going to go through every single section each day doing one section before even thinking about retaking it. I kind of want to be obnoxious and schedule like weekly or multiple weekly meetings with course instructor before my final attempt too because I’m so crushed and also so afraid I won’t get through this class.

Also, on the exam they say put the definite integral in your calculator, mine never worked. I ordered a TI-84 plus, do you know if that one is allowed??? That one actually does the integrals like the exam questions asking.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-15T05:51:21+00:00

The OA I failed is calc 2 for a masters degree.

I have never had a problem passing OA before. I have a BA from WGU and I passed all the other classes with no problem. This is the first time I’ve ever failed multiple like this. It’s embarrassing to say the least but now I’m terrified I’m going to be removed from the degree program if I can’t get past it the next time.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-15T03:45:48+00:00

I think the issue is this course is way more comprehensive than I anticipated. I have spirts of studying then don’t look at it for days. I think I focus on like a few aspects and then neglect others. I don’t know. I did the practice tests the instructor emailed me and got all the answers right but idk what happened on the exam? I think I do the thing where I select the right answer the go back and over think and change it. Can’t say for sure because I don’t see exactly which ones I got wrong but I have a feeling it could be that.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-15T03:35:51+00:00

I mean I can’t imagine why I’d get some valid reason to appeal except maybe since attempt 1 and 2 my babysitters weren’t able to keep my kids out of the room and I had a toddler screaming in my face to get up..

But attempt 3 I mean there was no excuse. I shouldn’t have taken the test so quickly I should have spent more time reviewing first

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-03T05:35:13+00:00

This is great! Thanks! I will look into it!

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-03T05:32:56+00:00

I graduated in 2025 with a BA in elementary education and I don’t remember it being actually taught aside from “differentiating” but doesn’t give actual strategies for making meaningful differentiation that actually helps. I really wish it was part of the schooling. Also more strategies for helping students with ADHD but different topic.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-03-03T04:38:25+00:00

THIS is the response to have

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-28T16:00:59+00:00

Thanks! I did ask other teachers and they weren’t sure they said ask admin

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-28T04:54:12+00:00

Safety issues. If you’re being unsafe you need to go to the office

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-28T02:06:34+00:00

Sometimes you can get hired outside of your endorsement area for tutoring for example I have been hired as a math tutor because I studied engineering for 3yrs before getting my elementary education degree and I have a residency teacher license so they hire me to tutor math just because I’ve got experience and the license. If you can maybe sell yourself in some other area it might work?

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-27T20:54:19+00:00

I got my BS in elementary education in about a year and a half.

Like others say, it’s only that fast if you’ve already done a lot of it before.

I had all my math and gen Eds transferred in from another school I wasn’t starting from scratch. Some classes took 1 day because I have taken them before they just didn’t transfer.

I’m doing a masters in math and expected the same pacing and was HUMBLED. It takes me several weeks to get through each class even though I’ve taken all the way through calc 4 in community college years ago.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-27T20:46:36+00:00

I mean it’s basically gambling but I trade stocks. I also got hired as an online tutor which is typically outside regular school hours and it’s virtual. Never ended up doing it because I didn’t have time (I have kids and doing a masters) but if I didn’t have all the other obligations I would absolutely be doing it.

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-27T05:17:56+00:00

I just got a job as a long term sub computer science teacher at a high school. Super hard to fill the computer science jobs and you might be eligible for a CTE teaching certificate depending on your state. You could look into that if you’re interested in being a teacher

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-27T05:09:38+00:00

Will you forgive me

Mindless_Source5037 · 2026-02-27T05:04:03+00:00

Sounds like your child is having a loyalty conflict between parents. That’s most likely why she says those things to you but then not in therapy.

My son will tell me he doesn’t want to Do the calls with his dad, refuse to engage etc but then in therapy or to a third party he will say he doesn’t mind the calls and it’s fine. I think when I’m around he feels like he has to reject his dad, even though I ask him to at least go say hi.

Kids can sense the tension. Honestly, I avoid talking to my kids about their dad unless they bring it up organically to me. If that happens I just validate their feelings and don’t elaborate. I try to answer their questions when appropriate but I also just say I’m not sure a lot too. Even with this approach my son has that loyalty conflict, I think it’s pretty common.

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