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What is the best college to go for technology?

When I grow up I want to be a med technologist and I want to find a college that teaches me everything about it.

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Thank you comment icon My suggestion is to look for schools near you that have good programs. You can at least get a certification of some kind to get you in some where for experience and learning hands on while continuing your education if you so choose to. Justin Struthers
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Margaret’s Answer

If you're considering doing that route, look at local colleges and programs near you that are accredited through CLIA or ASCP; it's recommended you find a program that offers a certificate as well (MLT for associate's and MLS for bachelor's or MLT + 1 or more years experience). Also, make sure your program includes rotations or internships. Best of luck!
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Rafael’s Answer

Hi Ahre! That's great that you already know you want to get into medical technology, believe me, that puts you ahead of a lot of people your age. When it comes to finding the best college for med tech, the truth is there isn't one single "best" school because it really depends on what matters most to you, like location, cost, program size, and hands-on experience opportunities. What I'd recommend is looking for schools that have an accredited Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program, because that accreditation is what really matters when it comes to getting your certification and landing a job after graduation. Start by checking out colleges in your area or in states you'd be open to moving to, and look at whether they have partnerships with hospitals or labs where you can do clinical rotations, because that real-world experience is going to be just as important as what you learn in the classroom. Also don't sleep on community colleges as a starting point because you can knock out your general education courses for way less money and then transfer into a university program to finish your degree. Make sure whatever program you choose covers the core stuff like biology, chemistry, microbiology, and all the lab techniques you'll need as a med technologist. And one more tip, reach out to admissions counselors at schools you're interested in and ask them about job placement rates for their graduates! Hope this helps!
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Roy’s Answer

Good day Ahre,
It's great to ee that you have some ideas what you want to do.
All of the responses previous to mine are excellent and give you some good advice.

Beyond what has already been said, that you should follow, consider finding someone in this same field, and or that has hired this type of skill. See what they suggest in terms of courses, and colleges. Plus you make a contact and can sometimes do an internship and find out more about specializing or focusing in a particular portion. Wherever you end up, do your best, good grades, showing that you are well rounded and genuinely care, will help you to secure a good path and career.

Of course, you generally cannot go wrong with big name colleges, they bring recognition, but honestly find something that works for you, that you will be happy with, location, costs, away from family, whatever you deem as important for you wholistically to study and grow. Find some career fairs, if I see any I'll comeback and place some additional notes.
Good luck will keep your desires in my thoughts hoping and praying all goes well for you. With family members in the medical field and a cancer survivor myself, your field is definitely needed, and appreciated. :)
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Martha’s Answer

If you're in Yuma, AZ, and interested in studying biotechnology or medical technology, there are some great local options. You can check out:

The University of Arizona Yuma: They focus on agricultural and biosystems engineering, sustainable plant systems, and biotechnology.

NAU–Yuma: They offer programs in biological sciences and work with local industries.

Arizona Western College: They provide associate degrees and certificates in science fields.

ASU Local (Yuma): Located at Arizona Western College, they offer career-oriented learning opportunities.

These schools often have 2+2 programs, where you start at a community college and finish with a university degree right in Yuma. The area is perfect for studying agricultural technology, especially plant biotechnology.

If you're thinking about going farther from home, schools like Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Harvard, and Stanford are excellent choices! Study hard, keep your grades up, and good luck on your journey to success!
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