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[jesspren6]

I would like to go to college to be a Network Admin, but I am not sure which is a good one to go to. I would like somewhere close, I live in SD.

[FolkRockFan]

Are you in jr. high or high school? You should be able to talk to a guidance/career counselor for advice. You could also talk to the computer teachers.

You can also look up the colleges/universities in your area and schedule appointments with admissions counselors or advisers. They can answer just about all of your questions about your areas of interest.

[Johnny]

Yup. Talking to people at your school or potential schools you might want to go to is the best bet for the info you're looking for.

Make sure you ask about financial aid and credit requirements. Going to school to be a network admin is no fun if you can't pay for it or have to take a million unrelated courses.

[dreus]

If you're in high school, is there a chance that you may enrol in a co-op program of sorts and see if you can get a placement as a network admin associate or something of the sort? Job shadowing gives you a great chance to see what the job is like and if it's really the right fit for you. You might also be able to get recommendations or networking from people who are already in the field.