MM: Self Study questions. Please help! (Lvl 1 : Feb 2026)

Hi! So i have decided to go for MM because I prefer an audio visual learning style. However, I'm a little torn on what plan to select between the Self Study and the pack with Applied levels (I am trying to manage costs). I have a background in accounting and finance (B.Sc. Accounting and a year of corporate finance work) but I don't consider it so strong cause I've been away from the field for a bit.

1. Is the self study sufficient as a standalone/ what do I stand to miss out on by selecting just self study without the applied level
2. Also, for reading advice; Do i read the course content e.g. read a chapter and then watch the corresponding MM video/questions.
3. I'm preparing for Feb 2026, I hope the curriculum wouldn't get changed by then or can i go ahead with the 2025 own.
4. What's the best order for course consumption.

Thank you and yes I have gone through the FAQs and didn't find answers that satisfied me!!!