Hi Dane, Welcome to forum !
As for dropping out you should read this first as broad -view: GOLD! - Sorry, But the Forum Can't Make Your Life Decisions For You!!
But to be more specific: the guys you read about that dropped-out from schools, had already something to drop out to - Bill, Steve, Mark etc.
So the advice would be to keep studying and start building something on a side. If you'll get traction, then consider going full time.
As for dropping out you should read this first as broad -view: GOLD! - Sorry, But the Forum Can't Make Your Life Decisions For You!!
But to be more specific: the guys you read about that dropped-out from schools, had already something to drop out to - Bill, Steve, Mark etc.
So the advice would be to keep studying and start building something on a side. If you'll get traction, then consider going full time.