Congratulations on your decision to apply, thats really the hardest step in my opinion. I was/am kinda in the same boat. I graduated with a BA in psych, hadn't even considered a medical career. Then, I got really sick, was told I had this horrid cancer that would kill/maim me for life, then was told I had a second chance, that it was benign. It was a calling, I went back to school, did all my pre-reqs simultaneously, and continued to work at a demanding job as a counselor at a psychiatric institution for adolescents. Let me tell you it won't be easy, but living out the rest of your life wondering "what if I had gone to medical school" would be far worse. Make some good friends, it makes ranting and raving about how hard ochem is that much more fun. Keep everything in perspective, and remember your goal. Good luck. As for me, at the last minute I decided to apply last year, in november (what was I thinking!), but I did get waitlisted. So, there is still some hope for this year, but I'm really banking on next. Good luck!