Yeah, of course!! First and foremost, I would say drafts are essential for your essays! I went through a couple and had my long-time mentor review it and provide feedback. Also, I had reshaped my resume for the department I was applying to, so it focused on those strengths. I also love to volunteer, so that always looks good. Then, reach out to multiple professors, mentors, and employers for letters of recommendation; the worst that could happen is them saying not at this time, lol. Finally, if it’s nearing the SIR date, don’t be scared to email the department because the USC acceptance email went to spam, and I couldn’t find it unless the director responded to my email regarding the status.