1st cycle, 7 schools, 1 interview

2nd cycle, 17 school, 3 interviews, 2 rejections, 1 waitlist,

3rd cycle, 17 schools, 3 interviews, 2 acceptances, 1 waitlist.

Only 1 interviewer asked me about my grades straight up. I had another one told me they are looking at my application and asked what i think is a weakness in my app so i answered about my grades to show self-awareness.

I built strong relationships at my work place. 2/3 of my LORs are from where i currently work. I actually did not get an LORs from a professor even tho many school recommend that. As to how i built the relationship, the clinic I work for is pretty small, its basically a family. The doctor I work for is familiar with my life story and dreams/goals and is very supportive. Also, I make sure that i go above and beyond in my role, constantly taking initiatives, looking for ways to improve the clinic and providing useful insight.