What are the best tools to get ready for WLC?

KISS. IT'S EASY!

Get some help, but also on land navigation focus on the terrain on your map for navigation. Use the compass to get you in the right direction and count your pace (they have beads for counting distance that you can buy in the PX) so you know how far you traveled. If you get off track, you will know how far you traveled by keeping pace and can look for landmarks (hills, valleys, water, towers, etc.) to determine your position. Night land navigation is the most tricky, so check your position as much as possible on your map as you count your pace and make sure you know where you are as you go. If you have a buddy or team, get some of them to keep pace as well and cross-check your position.

You can get booted of being late for morning formation, should your WLC allow you to live at your on post domicile. As for failing, you should get a second chance later on in the cycle. Fail the second time and yes, you're booted. The first day is all orientation/PT Test and how things work for WLC. From what I recall, failing the PT Test, weight/tape, will get your booted. They tend to do those all first.

But it's basically, like others have said; crawl, walk, and run course. You will learn how to do everything as an NCO properly, by doctrine. WLC is not the same as boot camp, the SGLs won't smoke you, shout and scream. It's more of a gentlemen/ladies course, meaning you're treated as adults and not kids. Also, note that everyone there will be addressed as, 'Sergeant'. Even if they are a Specialist, it's part of how things run there. Just know that as the course goes you'll eventually get the TL or SL role and everything your team/squad does may be counted for or against you, something to keep in mind (they'll explain that when you get to it, so don't freak).

That all being said, if you're shaky on something, don't be afraid to reach for the TMs and FMs or even ask your SL or somebody who you feel knows the things you're not sure of 100%. It's best to go prepared than unsure, in my opinion.

I would agree with the OP ORDers and other basic infantry skills. As a signal corp repairman that was the most difficult part for me... and also please make sure you can pass your PT test (Passing grade plus a little as everyone counts different) before you get there..

The only way to get better at it is by doing it. Unfortunately if your in the Reserves or NG it is a hard skill to maintain. Reading a map can be done at your unit and so can the other skill but until you get out to the woods all the knowledge will not do any good if you lack the confidence to walk to your points. Again the only way to gain the confidence is by doing a course and find your points. Talk to your Senior NCOs and they should be able to help you.

It's been many moons since I completed WLC, but land nav, like others have said, is as hard as you make it. I believe they still give you 3 chances to cycle through it if you fail the first in the time allotted. Take your time and plot your points, triple check your work, and pay attention to what is around you. Just be confident in yourself and listen to your instructors. Land Nav was one of my biggest weaknesses as well, I had people in my unit who went through just before me help me study and I got through it so you can too.

I graduated in 2014 from Ft. Indiantown Gap (FIG). We had a guy get the boot after failing Land Nav. Study up on all the the things that go along w/land nav (map reading/terrain association, using a compass, etc). Overall, if you have a fear of public speaking, you need to practice since you will be required to give a presentation. Being knowledgeable on executing D&C, leading PRT, and writing CRMs. STX Lanes at towards the end. Be participative in class discussions as well. One thing that I was disappointed in (criteria wise) is that we did not talk about NCOERs. Perhaps, that's a something you can bring up in class. Good luck, SGT!

This is something I used to tell Soldiers. While it is the leaders job to know where Soldiers need help it is just as important for the Soldier to seek a mentor and ask for help. If you are weak in land nav and you know, just ask someone to help you out.
Practice PRT at the unit
Level to prepare and practice teaching classes.
All leaders have been through WLC and know what is expected so if they are not preparing their Soldiers they are failing their Soldiers.

Where are you going? Some of the classes have self correcting courses and anything you fail the first time (not that we want that), you do get a second shot. - as far as preparation, get with anyone you know that is going and practice with them. Get another Soldier to sit down with you for a refresher

The Ranger handbook has some awesome land nav tips.

Study up on Army correspondence, practice giving training classes/leading PT.

I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting. Lol.