This is always a tough question to answer, as the answer is always "well, it depends" That being said. Every single one of these people who thinks you can subs

This is always a tough question to answer, as the answer is always "well, it depends" That being said. Every single one of these people who thinks you can substitute a few books and going to a bullshit networking event for the experience of college is completely full of crap. College FORCES you to create bonds that many would honestly never have the opportunity to do so on their own. They also build social objects which become pivotal tools later in life, if you are smart enough to take advantage of them. This is the same argument for the "Should I get an MBA?" crowd (of which I am one of those wondering that Q). You don't go to college to learn linear algebra or financial statistical modeling. You shouldn't be going to learn a trade. You should be going to learn. You should be going to engage. You should be going to experience new things. You are going to build your network. You are much more likely to meet better partners/cofounders in college than in high school or at random networking events. At least the college has marginally vouched for them. Should you drop out? Sure if you've tested your idea, and people other than your mom and nerdy neighbor think your idea is cool. If you can tell 5 or 10 people who you would consider "normal" about your idea and they get that it solves a problem, then drop out and run with it.