r/WakeTech Apr 28 '21

Quick Advice for Summer Classes and High School Students

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(We love you, and here's some tips)

  1. You can schedule an appointment online with an advisor at Wake Tech. It's virtual, free, and for anyone.
  2. A normal semester schedule is 16 weeks. Summer semester is a maximum of 10 weeks and so your summer classes will be either 10, 8, or 5 weeks long. Check the dates. 8 weeks is the most common from what I've seen.
  3. I would not recommend taking a 4 credit class (especially with science labs) during the summer if you have other responsibilities. Lab is more responsibility in college classes. Obviously it depends on you, but it's a lot.

(If anyone wants to add anything, feel free below. I know getting into college is competitive, but I promise you don't need to be the BEST applicant to get into a good school. Good luck!)


r/WakeTech 9h ago

CNA hurdle for allied healthcare programs

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Did anyone else finish all their prerequisites and TEAS only to have the CNA requirement feel like a huge road block? I worked hard to get a 4.0 GPA and a 93.3 on the TEAS, and now I feel like it's all a waste because I can't remember to pretend to wash my hands at the right time or make sure a manikin has toilet paper.

Basically, the lab setting and the check offs are really hard for me. I've got hospital employment experience, and I just don't see how the lab is going to translate to much in the real world. The lab is missing a ton of context that I could really use to not miss steps during procedures. The lab is also devoid of the sounds, sights, and smells of a real setting. I understand that the state exam will be like lab check offs, and this makes me very pessimistic for my exam performance (if I get that far).

Every time I leave the class, I feel even more burnt out. It's to the point where I think I need to drop it for my sanity.

Perhaps the other hurdle is I'm homesick for New England and have been considering programs up there, and they don't require you to be a CNA.

Lastly, if you completed the CNA requirement and are in your program, were you able secure employment so that you can remain on the registry to stay enrolled (meaning a RN signed off on your competency during your shifts)? Do you find that working as a CNA makes your program more or less difficult?

I'm trying to get into radiography, but am I in the wrong profession?


r/WakeTech 7h ago

Course removal

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Anyone got their psy 150 with Brenda jones course in black board being removed? Because i check my black board somehow the course is not there.


r/WakeTech 1d ago

What are my chances of getting into Wake Tech or JCC sonography programs? 🙏

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r/WakeTech 1d ago

Anyone having issues accessing Cengage right now?

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Specifically having trouble with Webassign for my MAT 271 homework

At first, one of my homework assignments would not update or load, now I can’t even access the site as it gives me a 504 error


r/WakeTech 1d ago

Cardiovascular Sonography Program vs General

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Can anyone in the cardiovascular sonography program tell what registries you are eligible to sit for post graduation? I know for the General program it's typically only OBGYN and Abdominal.


r/WakeTech 2d ago

Semester 2 Credits

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hey! does anyone know how many total credits is the second semester of the rad program? since this new FAFSA change the loan amount that was originally awarded is now going based on total credit hours and I need my full financial aid (bc I need a decent refund to actually survive while in school 😭) my refund got cut by like 2k bc i’m not taking a full 12 credit hours this semester


r/WakeTech 2d ago

Any free use pianos on campus

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I’m mainly wondering about the South Campus. I really need a piano to practice on, although I’m not a music major or anything.


r/WakeTech 4d ago

Paul Hesman and AI Slop

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A little dissapointed. This is my first semester at WTCC and the only negative experience I've had is trying to navigate through Hesman's online COM-120 course. He has a video of him talking through every chapter, and besides that, every post on his Blackboard is just AI Slop. Just really dissapointing this is what my tuition gets me, you know? Anyone else have an instructor like this?


r/WakeTech 4d ago

MAT 172 Advice/Study tips?

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I feel like every semester when I take a new math course, I just have a really big learning curve that holds me back. I have a hard time switching my brain into the more "black and white", logical mindset.

I found Algebra to be much easier, but now viewing these trigonometric problems, my mind is just all over the place and not retaining a single thing.

I'm taking this class online (I know, not recommended for someone in my situation, but it's all my schedule allows), so does anyone know of other external resources I could check out? Like YT channels, websites, personal tutors around the north campus, etc. I've been frequenting the Math TLC, but I think I need help than what it can offer.


r/WakeTech 4d ago

Looking for MAT 172 personal tutor

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I'm taking MAT 172 online, and I've already been having a hard time. I've tried the math TLC, but I think I might need a bit more help. Anyone available to tutor? I'm on the north campus, and depending on your rates I'm comfortable with paying.


r/WakeTech 5d ago

Update: I was wrong.

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You know my post a couple days ago about professor McNairy? Yeah I was wrong. That is all. (Help)


r/WakeTech 4d ago

Self service down for anyone else?

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r/WakeTech 5d ago

Math tutor??

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Hi everyone! I go to wake tech east in Wendell and I’m seeing if anyone has taken the course quantitive literacy 143 with Brooke outlaw. I’m not the best at math. so I’m seeing if anyone can reach out and maybe help me get a better understanding? I have an exam coming up soon.


r/WakeTech 7d ago

affordable dental cleaning :) (FREE for active Wake Tech Students)🦷🫶

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Hello! I am Jane, and I am currently a dental hygiene student at Wake Tech! I am required to find my own patients in order to pass the course. I am able to see children age: 4-11, adolescents age: 12-17, and adults!

This would be a good opportunity for you to receive a dental cleaning at a great affordable price!! The max you will pay is $45; x-rays included! $2 for sealants! As well as an exam with the dentist.

I am a student learning, so please keep in mind that appointments will be longer than a typical cleaning at a dental office.

Appointments will be 4 hours long for all patients and it will take 3-5 visits/appointments for adults, 1-3 for adolescents and 1-2 for children.

If you are interested and willing to be a patient please comment or send me a message and I will reach out to you!!
Feel free to share this post with your friends and family as well!! :)

Hola!
Estoy estudiando en el programa de waketech haciendo limpezia de dientes! Para segir al segiente curso soy responsable y es necesario encontrar a mis propios pacientes.

Puedo ver ninos de 4-11 años, adolescentes de 12-17 años, y adultos! Esta sería una oportunidad increíble para que reciba una limpieza dental a un precio excelente de $45! Por favor tenga en cuenta que soy un estudiante y las citas durarán 4 horas y para adultos 3-4 visitas, adolescentes 1-3 visitas, niños 1-2 visitas.
Si estás dispuest@ ser mi paciente, o conoces a alguien
, y está interesad@, por favor enviame un mensaje directo o comenten. Y yo me pondré en comunicación para explicar todo el proceso. Se los agradezco!!!


r/WakeTech 6d ago

ENG-231 (American Lit 1) What are exams like?

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Hey all, I’m taking ENG-231 and it looks like we have our first exam scheduled in October, I see that exams are half-essay and half-multiple choice, but can anybody give any insight as to how difficult the questions on the exams are? Will it be open book? Are both the multiple choice and essay portions taken in respondus?

Thanks in advance!


r/WakeTech 7d ago

Fall FASA

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Do anybody know when fasa refunds will be sent out?


r/WakeTech 7d ago

BIO 110 with Professor Bartlett – Advice/Study Tips

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Hi, I'm currently taking BIO 110 with Professor Bartlett, and I'm feeling a bit anxious about the daily lab quizzes. Even when I study ahead, I can't help feeling nervous about how to best prepare for them.

If anyone has taken this class with Professor Bartlett before, would you mind sharing some advice or study tips? How did you usually prep for the lab quizzes? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!


r/WakeTech 9d ago

Asn at Wake Tech or try for a BSN at a 4 year?

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Hello,

Currently at wake tech and finishing up prereqs for nursing. Originally my plan was to transfer to UNC Chapel Hill or somewhere else and I've been speaking with the advisor about taking right courses. She mentioned the possibility of getting an ASN through Wake Tech's nursing program and honesty I hadn't given it much though until then. I just really wanted to go ahead and finally have a bachelors.

Basically this is my 2nd year at wake tech and originally I was majoring in psych and had I picked all my courses on time I'd already be out of here but I switched and ik taking more courses. So if I stay at wake for that program (and actually get in) it'll be another 2 years here. With that in mind I'm wondering if that's worth it and if I should attempt to just transfer and get a BSN or maybe stay. Just looking for opinions.


r/WakeTech 9d ago

if a senior citizen just wants to earn an associate degree by taking classes on a part-time basis(12 credits per year), is there a maximum number of years allowed to get a degree?

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question: a senior citizen just wants to earn an associate degree by taking classes on a part-time basis(12 credits per year)... because she never went to college and just wants to have a degree(not for work or career purposes) is there a maximum number of years allowed to get a degree?

I'm assuming that a full-time student(of any age) usually takes 2 years to get an associate's degree, so a part-timer will probably need 4 years? Is that the maximum? Or can she take 5 or even 6 years to earn the required number of credits for the degree? (a little long, I know... but her first language is French and moved here 20 years ago.... while she can speak English almost fluently, taking college-level classes is another story)

Thank you for your help.


r/WakeTech 9d ago

gap year

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I took a gap year bc I can't use my parents on fasfa but because I'm not 24 I've had so many problems trying to use fasfa as independent and I moved out right after highschool so I've spent this past year trying to figure out fasfa and tried again for fall and didn't make it is it possible to catch up in spring and still transfer spring 28? I don't know man I feel so stuck I just wanted to go to college 😭


r/WakeTech 9d ago

Parking in the shopping center near RTP?

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I plan to get my parking pass but while I’m sorting that out, am I able to park in the shopping centers parking lot?


r/WakeTech 9d ago

有没有人通过C-step从社区大学被北卡罗来纳大学录取?

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r/WakeTech 10d ago

Registering

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Why can’t I register for any classes even though the window to drop/add classes ends on Wednesday?


r/WakeTech 10d ago

Anyone taking Business Law 1 (BUS-115) URGENT!

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I just need a copy of the syllabus please. Pls dm me if you’re currently taking the class or have a copy of the syllabus. Thank you 🙏