HOW I FINISHED MY MASTERS IN 6 MONTHS AND UNDER $3000! | WGU Advice & Tips

HOW I FINISHED MY MASTERS IN 6 MONTHS AND UNDER $3000! | WGU Advice & Tips | M.Ed. Learning & Tech

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Hi everyone! This is my final update video dedicated to WGU! I'll be sharing what program I did, how much it cost, scholarships, and all my advice! And yes, my Christmas tree was still up at this time, please excuse my background! 🥺
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@userbob9457 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ms. Chung, I don't know if you remember me, but I am Vincent. The whole class and other class of 5th grade you taught the one virtual year at Kennedy has promoted to middle school including me today. I hope you are proud and have had a great life since that 5th grade year. You gave me many memories.

@ThatLady365 Жыл бұрын

That's so sweet! She must be really good teacher who positively impacted her students!

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

VINCENT! Of course I remember you, I miss you and the 5th grade class of 2020 so much. I'm very proud of you and all of your hard work. Please keep in touch! :)

@jadatoney432 2 жыл бұрын

wow!!! this is such great advice!! thank you so much for uploading this and walking us through it!!

@charlesna5359 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! I needed this video and I am so glad I found it when I did. This information is going to make a big impact on my life and other people I know that need this information.

@NM-vw1fl 3 жыл бұрын

Really considering this! Thanks for walking us through!

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching! :)

@inquirygarden 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!! This was such a helpful video. I am so grateful you shared this!! :)

@carolmatsune463 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats, Angela! All your hard work has paid off.

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carol!🥰

@blondielennox Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video.!! You answered every questions I had ❤

@Rachidasister Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for adding the times.

@chanciemartinxo6774 2 жыл бұрын

This was great advice! Thank you so much.

@thepurrfectpencil 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped! :)

@KaterinNina-xm2bq Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT WORK HERE! THANK YOU!

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Gemiinabi 3 жыл бұрын

so proud of you 👏👏👏👏👏

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pips!!

@ricardoe4540 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for all of the info!

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you for watching! :)

@AsusMemopad-us5lk 9 ай бұрын

Wow yes, thanks for being a teacher! And for teaching the rest of us about this relatively affordable option for a degree...

@ikeacha4153 15 күн бұрын

@thepurfectpencil Thank you for your video. I used it as initial inspiration to get started on the curriculum and instruction degree on May 1. Just finished last Tuesday🎉🎉

@santiagojuliao1114 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a more serious realistic video with a lot of good practical information based on your experience. Please, keep doing a good job... And may God bless you

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

That means a lot, thank you!!!

@takarasights 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive and well explained. Thanks for the helpful info

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@sizzy972 2 жыл бұрын

Just so you know, I am 1 minute and 41 seconds into your video and I already want to wrap you in bubble wrap and protect you from the world. You seem so sweet and genuine. I can't wait to watch your video now, I just wanted to pop in

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

So sweet of you to say, thank you!!! :')

@engagingtragedy5895 3 жыл бұрын

This is really good advice!

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@maliksutton6634 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mrs Angela, happy for you and stayed committed through everything 😊.

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Malik! Thank you so much for your support! :D

@maliksutton6634 3 жыл бұрын

@@thepurrfectpencil you're very welcome and I'm passionate about education also. I'm currently double majoring in Human Resources Management and Human Services Technology. Recently obtained my HR certificate from my community college back in October.

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

@@maliksutton6634 Wow! That's amazing!

@nursed.porchae990 2 жыл бұрын

Yess! Congratulations! I know its possible because I did it in 3 months! At Capella. I made a video on my channel about it too! Blessings on your new journey

@eeeuuu1170 Ай бұрын

Liar

@kumyulpark8881 3 жыл бұрын

So proud of you gella T. Love you Love you 👏👍🎊🏃‍♀️🍎🥑🍓

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Love you mama B!

@roi_shternin 2 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video! I really hopw they will start admitting international students soon. they will break the market.

@talismith5825 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very proud of you

@klq3836 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you for all the helpful information and tips. I'm starting in January. Where did you find the webcam?

@hannahrascoe5608 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I received my bachelor's in Special Education and licensure through WGU, and knew that I would return for my master's. I start next week and hope that I will be able to accelerate!

@lovek376 2 жыл бұрын

how long did it take for you to finish bachelor’s in special education?

@dshericemo1144 2 жыл бұрын

How is it going

@VyLa549 Жыл бұрын

Any update?

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Good luck!! :)

@amhor1 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for this I start soon

@shannon8060 Жыл бұрын

I just applied to WGU after watching this- thank you !

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! :)

@tiffanyedmonds1082 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same program now at WGU and wanted to finish in one term, this was so motivating! Congrats!!

@anomad6314 2 жыл бұрын

update

@tiffanyedmonds1082 2 жыл бұрын

@@anomad6314 did NOT finish in 6 months but will be done in 9 - which may as well be 1 year because I’ve paid for 2 terms

@VyLa549 Жыл бұрын

Any update?

@triciacosta830 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I currently have a master's in teaching from them and they were wonderful. I am considering getting a second master's degree or Ed.d.

@StevenDoesStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Every now and then I get scared to enroll into WGU so I binge watch videos like these. I'm gonna be using financial aid/grants and I only have four years worth of tuition left that it covers because I've already used up two years of grants to pay for my Associate Degree. I was scared because I didn't want to waste my grant money on a school that people won't respect, but your video gave me more confidence. Thank you

@brookelynnenoel 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I am currently in my first term for my bachelors in Elementary Education through WGU. Hopefully I am able to accelerate as you did!

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Whoohoo! That is so exciting! Best of luck!

@JoelGarciaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

how is it going so far?

@brookelynnenoel 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoelGarciaOfficial I graduated in November with my bachelors in educational studies with a focus in Elementary Education!

@altshiftglow9522 2 жыл бұрын

@@brookelynnenoel did you start with credits already? Or did you start from scratch? I have some credits but I'm wondering how fast I can actually accelerate this.

@brookelynnenoel 2 жыл бұрын

@@altshiftglow9522 I started with only a few credits being transferred I believe. My associates degree was in business so my education degree from WGU didn’t use many of the classes/credits.

@Littlenessita Жыл бұрын

I’m also from SoCal and considering getting my masters and this video popped up on my recommended!

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thank you! :)

@PeeWeeBarnes Жыл бұрын

I wish I discovered WGU earlier. I wasted so much time & money on brick & mortar schools with the same accreditation. WGU has an MS in Cybersecurity, for example, accredited by NSA/DHS. Their MBA is also accredited. I wish I knew this. I helped my sister, however, by saving her time & money for her MSN in nursing. She is now a student at WGU

@caringlovetv6998 2 жыл бұрын

Great content

@yolow69 9 күн бұрын

The cost is the biggest determining factor! This school is very affordable for the masters.I’m hoping to join and finish within a year!

@fromglory2glorychristianfe632 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mrs or Ms. Chung! Its Daniel Animas (6th grade) Miss u! ❤️❤️

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

HI DANIEL! I miss you so much! How are you?💛

@yobased2872 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Would you recommend trying to get a Masters in Teaching from WGU (or any school) if I didn't major in education for my bachelors? Is there a way of getting teacher certifications in additional and/or outside of an online Masters in Teaching program? All I have been able to find so far are in-person Masters in Teaching programs that offer teaching licenses etc, but as they are in person they are clearly much more expensive and time consuming that an online degree. Any advice on this? Thanks.

@yayyay7076 Жыл бұрын

Respect!!

@IberospinusSiatsTyrannotitan Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend it for someone with no teaching background? As a career change? Thank you! Very informative!

@jessicabubbles1 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I am currently enrolled in WGU’s Learning Experience Design Masters Program. I was wondering how you went about with note-taking while working through/reading the content?

@Patrick.S.S. 2 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to register soon but I’m worried my district won’t accept the MS/MA due to WGU wording for their credits. I asked my district if they have accepted or would accept a degree from WGU and they told be as long as the transcripts say equivalent to semester units somewhere instead of What WGU uses to describe their units as “CU” they also require the course name and number along with the semester unit value. Has anyone had the same issue/question?

@katievlogz7077 2 жыл бұрын

so I am transferring to WGU. I have 3 semesters left to finish my bachelors, since what you did is technically 4 semesters, do you think it would be possible for me to do the same? this video was so helpful!!

@m00n1ight9 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Mrs Chung! It’s me james btw :D

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Hii James! How are you? Miss you so much!😭

@airsy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I’m seriously inspired. I wanted to ask, do you feel like you learned something during your program? I’m wondering how effective WGU is at actually teaching its students. Also, do you feel that your degree will allow you more career mobility in the event you want to leave teaching?

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

If I'm being honest, I would've definitely learned more if I was in person. This is very self-paced and you have to learn a lot of the content yourself. I really needed the masters to bump up my salary, so that's why I used WGU. As for career mobility, it definitely helps my resume stand out from others.

@jannettemadrigal4515 11 ай бұрын

@@thepurrfectpencil I am a teacher In Southern California and definitely want to get my masters degree for a salary bump, but I work for LA Unified and I was advised that they don't accept from online programs.

@joshuamerkle6173 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice with the mentor. Would you say this is not possible to complete in six months if you’re also doing student teaching? I would like to treat this like a full time job studying 40-60 hours a week.

@jessicazantal9202 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Congrats!! How quickly did you complete a course typically along with the getting the tasks done?

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica! I could get a task done in about 2 days. If it was demanding like the literature review, I spent 4 days on that. Some courses have only 1-2 tasks while others have 3-4 so it would depend on the amount of tasks! Normally I could finish two courses in a week, but I took a lot of breaks so some courses I spent one full week on.

@caringlovetv6998 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

@emelyannett 2 жыл бұрын

After finish your master, what exam did you take to work as a teacher?

@cassiebrouwers 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just getting started and working on getting everything together and they did actually bring up the web cam today! Lol. I’ve looked online and am also searching. Anyone has one let me know. I’d do appreciate it! I’m definitely a little nervous but also ready and so excited to begin my teacher degree journey!!!!

@hodgepodge4669 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was also looking into the program but I was in between curriculum & instruction, instruction & design and learning & tech, I was gearing more toward curriculum & instruction, but I don’t have access to a classroom yet, since I am not a classroom teacher yet I am just subbing at the moment, so since you completed learning& tech, ( I am not tech savvy, ) how hard would it be and how soon you need find a group for the program for capstone and etc, how was the capstone, please let me know, b/c I have no idea what learning & tech is about really lol( is it about using different apps, like Kahoot seesaw and google classroom how deep into tech do you go into)

@luzr1747 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend going straight to your masters after finishing bachelor’s?

@andrewzamora1722 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m from socal as well and recently graduated with a degree in liberal arts from Excelsior university. I really would love to do masters in elementary education, but I am unsure if I will need to retake courses at WGU that have already satisfied General Ed requirements. Do you happen to know if my degree will transfer completely?

@baylielin8979 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, well done!!!!!

@susanaflor8088 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for this video! I’m wondering if they require observations? For the final research paper, how long was it and did you have to present it? Did u need to take an exit exam?

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! For the program I did (learning and tech), there were no observations! My final capstone research paper was pretty long (like 45 pages?) but keep in mind that it's basically a cut and paste of everything you've done so far. So as long as you keep the same research problem, all you need to do at the end is put it all together! I didn't present it, the graders graded the paper, and returned it if I needed to make any changes. You are given a template which helps a lot! No exit exam, just your capstone paper is all they need. (There are two multiple choice tests throughout the program though.)

@susanaflor8088 3 жыл бұрын

@@thepurrfectpencil thank you!

@annie.k.5495 Жыл бұрын

@@thepurrfectpencil how is that cut and paste? Do they check for self-plagiarism?

@ducaysane1133 Жыл бұрын

I am in love with gorgeous girl! Just subscribed in to your account

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@annie.k.5495 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this school for a master's degree with a teaching licensure for those who have a bachelor's degree in another field?

@ladylushuryllc2174 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information! I’m considering this degree but I’m just wondering how can I move up in my career with this degree

@katnisseverdeen7321 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if getting a masters degree from WGU works in Massachusetts? Like is it accredited here?

@youtubescroller350 3 жыл бұрын

Yay I'm starting in June

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope it is going well! :)

@jacobhutchinson332 Жыл бұрын

Can you enter WGU if you're seeking to get a master's in library science without a bachelor's degree or any knowledge of librarians?

@husseinalhachami1580 Ай бұрын

I want to become a training and development instructor. I feel master degree is helpful as it allow me gain more knowledge and more education.

@kelseyburnett6799 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! About to start this program in July. I saw where you said it would take about two days to complete a course. How many hours would you spend each day? Working mama over trying make a plan 😊

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh yay! It honestly depends on the class. The earlier papers I would finish in 3-4 hours if I strictly focused. The longer papers (later on in the course) I would either do 6-8 hours or break it apart and do like 4 hours a day. A lot of people work in the night time (I think that's why the mascot is an owl aka night owls) lol! I would teach during the day and I would work on my assignments from around 6 pm to midnight. Some days I rested. I tried to knock out as much as possible during the weekends and holiday breaks.

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@sujatadutta6474 Жыл бұрын

Hi , They do have an application fee. I had to pay it. I was also in teacher's college

@jocemarie6045 Жыл бұрын

I am super interested in this program. I called and talked to the school and they said it would be almost impossible to complete in under 2 years!!! I want to finish is 6 months and will be off for the summer! Is is doable??

@moomoos696 9 ай бұрын

Who was your mentor? I want to recommend the same one, please. Thank you so much!

@dustinkingsbury5554 2 жыл бұрын

As a Utahn, hearing you say that you thought wgu was a scam gave me a good laugh 😂

@darksmoke2021 2 жыл бұрын

My mentor said 6 weeks for capstone. I finish Master’s MSCIA in 5 months exactly

@srodriguez951 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been searching high and low for someone that can inform me on WGU. I’m recently changing my career and want to do WGU to get masters and credentials. Thank you!

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) Yay that is awesome! Best of luck in reaching your goals!

@kiyanacofield4159 2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting in November

@emelyannett 2 жыл бұрын

How time consuming was each course?

@ThinkBeFree99 10 ай бұрын

Learning and tech ed program? Ehat does that mean and what does it prepare you for?

@insta2691 5 ай бұрын

As someone that lives in Southeast Asia, would it be possible for me too?

@user-sp6cl5wz2f 11 күн бұрын

Hello. Would you recommend WGU for an older -55 yr old student?

@bigbird5204 3 жыл бұрын

HELLO YASSSSSSSSS

@bigbird5204 3 жыл бұрын

It me moises. :D

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Moises!

@ambergomez324 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking into this program!! How long did the papers have to be on average? Also, did most want MLA, APA, Chicago? Was it mostly “busy work” rather than difficult work? 🤔

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully they provide templates so you'll follow those! Some papers were about 4-5 pages, but the ones towards the end of the program were about 15-20! If you keep the same instructional problem, you'll just copy and paste at the end so it'll be long (like 20+ pages) but it'll be work you've already done. They're all APA style! And it wasn't too difficult but they just take a while to complete. I wouldn't call it busy work since the papers will ultimately connect to your capstone! :D

@thatawesometutor605 3 жыл бұрын

@Patrick.S.S. 2 жыл бұрын

6 months at 3,000? That’s way better than a year for 19k at Concordia…I’m looking for online programs that are accepted through my district in Souther California…I thought only WASC accredited universities were accepted for So Cal in general?

@IDontWantThisStupidHandle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Does anyone here know of a similar option to WGU in Canada (I have been searching and haven't found anything yet)? WGU doesn't accept students unless they live in the US. :(

@abelkwh 2 жыл бұрын

They do accept Canadian students. I am one of them.

@lauraball4100 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, can the MA in Tech program be done while subbing?

@taressastraughter7788 7 ай бұрын

I got 2 masters in 5 months from wgu (ms in lxd and mba). It was totally worth it and only spent together around 8k.

@AkohYvettetv Жыл бұрын

Did you transfer credit ?

@k.l.4297 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! So because you don’t have any observations could you make up data to go off of? Or do they require proof that you have actual participants?? Thanks!

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

You need a signature from the school's admin on a specific document, but no, they won't go digging to see if it's legit if that's what you mean! :)

@huhucraft Жыл бұрын

Sadly WGU is only for limited country resident. Can't be for people outside its range :(

@kristinajolynn8022 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently trying to decide between Curriculum and Instruction and Learning and Tech. What made you decide Learning and Tech over curriculum? I'm super curious as I am sitting 50/50 right now.

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I apologize for the late response. This school year has been insane. I chose the tech one because I have a pretty good background in technology and I thought that would help me accelerate faster! And something to do with tech always looks great on a resume!

@badhmongvocal24 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you answered my question. So basically I can take $10,000 worth of courses for just about $3k if I'm fast enough to finish in 6 months.

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@moniquewrites9046 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a teacher but want to do instructional design.

@thinkgrowhealthy2137 Жыл бұрын

Can you start in September?

@chautamtv 2 жыл бұрын

I found your video great. The scenery is so beautiful. Wish I could go there once. Thank you so I found your video great. The scenery is so bea. I like too. Good like toooo””””@/-

@aparnakumar2011 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to change my career from mech engg to cyber security.. Tell me whether is that ok by doing any 6months online course or I have to get b. E or bsc degree of cyber security??

@ArtIsDrawing 2 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of youtube videos on that on KZfaq!!!

@eduardoramirez4768 Жыл бұрын

What master's degree did you get?

@emelyannett 2 жыл бұрын

Your weeks of teaching experience and observation you did them during that 6 months?

@ParisHeir 11 ай бұрын

Can a student complete a semester in six weeks?

@joeldiaz5857 3 жыл бұрын

Im looking for a quick and easy masters degree. Thinking about the curriculum masters. I hope the program is designed for people to pass and complete.

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

I would say if you can commit the time, you can definitely get it done quick. The work isn't difficult, just time consuming! Check out the facebook pages for your program and that will help a lot! :)

@joeldiaz5857 3 жыл бұрын

@@thepurrfectpencil Hi. Thanks for responding. Bottom line i'm looking for something easy. Don't mind time consuming.

@MH-zg5yw 2 жыл бұрын

were you able to finish your observation hours and student teaching hours during your six month time frame? Sounds like a lot of work. Congratulations

@thepurrfectpencil 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I can't speak for the teacher credential route, this program was for teachers who already had their credential! So I didn't have to do student teaching or observations.

@ahabrawgaming1289 7 ай бұрын

It sounds nice but most immigrations abroad like Japan don't accept people who had passed bachelor or university under a year

@husseinalhachami1580 4 ай бұрын

I would like to have a master degree. Right now I have a lot of bills to pay.

@PluPerfective 4 ай бұрын

Are you on linkedin?

@tawandaparker-moulton842 2 жыл бұрын

Did you attend WGU for your credentials also? If not where did you attend?

@thepurrfectpencil Жыл бұрын

I went to CSU Long Beach! :)

@DrMichaelPatrick Жыл бұрын

Have you checked our (South College) Doctoral CBE programs. Would be open to doing a crossfire q and a for your listeners after you check us out.

@matthewwollum783 Жыл бұрын

hi it's me matthew

@Lynnee1032 3 жыл бұрын

HOW DID YOU FIND THE SCHHOLARSHIPS?

@thepurrfectpencil 3 жыл бұрын

After I applied, the page prompted me to fill out scholarships! I didn't have to look for the application, it kinda just appeared after I finished my application/orientation.