<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://hachyderm.io/@emattiza" class="u-url mention">@<span>emattiza</span></a></span> I was never all that focused on the hamster wheel--spent most of my time playing in band and hacking around on the computer. </p><p>I only applied to one school and the only real entrance requirements were a) you were breathing b) you had a HS diploma or GED. It was a good choice for me.</p>