Dropping out of college (CC) was one of my biggest regrets in life. I was 17, immature and didn’t have any focus. I had the grades to go almost anywhere, but lacked the maturity to make a good choice.
Having said that, I started a good job at age 20, just retired at age 52, and had a very fulfilling career and am now enjoying a generous pension.
So all is well that ends well I suppose