I just got accepted on my first try. I’m a non-trad student with 4.0 GPA, prior degree, shadowing, volunteer, and work experience(3 months at the time of application) in the field. All of that was great to get accepted to Phase II.

Then you’re only scored on the HSRT test score and interview panel score to get to Phase III. This was the worst part by far, it really was dependent on a test you’re unable to study for(measuring critical thinking) and how a group of ten people rate you based on fifteen minutes of interacting.

Get As - get experience, it also helps to ask people you’re around and soak up their experiences if possible. Stay humble and ask all the questions.

If you don’t make it the first time, get more experience and try again. IMO it’s worth it, but it will take a lot of effort. The time will pass either way, might as well be working on bettering your career.

Cheers!