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As I have learned over the past couple years get any and all experience you can. Second work on certifications on your own pace because its more valuable then completing college level education these days and costs nothing compared to college credits. But never miss out of college opportunities. College can be the breaking point from getting in ahead of someone with everything else a company desires.

very true!!! And it is not easy to "get ahead" these days. Everything is just "that much more challenging".