Really? I had been discouraged by an advisor to apply to reach schools because the wouldn't offer me as much scholarship as the schools I named. I know pursuing a career in medicine is going to cost me, but I'd be very happy to have my first year covered by a scholarship or something. I chose Drexel, Meharry, Morehouse, and Howard as my top schools because their missions and population served aligns with my previous service. I am working on a kickass personal statement so I really hope I don't get yield protected at Drexel or anywhere else for that matter lol.
As for studying I just got awarded the starting line scholarship for the Kaplan course which I will be taking from May-July, new books two days ago, taking a light semester spring so I can fit in study plan on AAMCs, then go hard core May, June, July. Youre more than welcome to add your suggested study plan 🙂