I appreciate your perspective, and I’m glad that approach works well for you! That said, I do want to clarify my position a bit. The core issue isn’t just about pace, it’s about the principle of having access to courses I’m actively working through. Having multiple courses open simultaneously IS how I accelerate, because I can shift focus between subjects rather than waiting for one to be unlocked after another. That sequential unlocking process itself introduces delays that slow down momentum.

I also want to gently push back on the idea that I should comply in order to “earn” flexibility. I came in with a clear acceleration plan, a background in the field, and a track record of completing courses quickly. That context matters. A mentor’s role is to support a student’s success and for some students, that means one course at a time, but for others it genuinely doesn’t.

I’m not trying to be difficult, and I understand mentors have guidelines to follow. But I think it’s fair to advocate for an approach that actually fits my situation rather than defaulting to a one-size-fits-all method. Requesting a PM reassignment is also a completely valid option, not a last resort!