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Can I just quit school before i even start?

So here I am 12 hours away from a placement test for college. And I've come to the realization that I don't think I want to do this.

I don't think I wanted to do this in the first place. I think I even noticed my mom taking an almost "pageant mom" type attitude. It seems like she's having more fun with this than I am. And when I look at my attitude... Well it just seems like I don't care.

I feel guilty. Because everyone has told me they're proud of me. I've already filled out the application. I got my student email. Today I'm scheduled to take the placement test... And I had to choose today of all days to start having second thoughts.

I don't want to do this anymore. I don't think I'm ready. It feels like everything is moving so much faster than I expected it to. I felt like I would have more time. But now its almost here and I've had what feels like no time at all. I thought I'd be ready.

Now I'm faced with so many questions.
Do I want this? Yes
Do I want this now? It'd be nice
Am I ready? I don't know
Can I even do this?

I don't think I've reached complete psychological readiness for this.
I don't think I want to do this..
I'm a girl ffffeck
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