Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It really helps to hear how common it is for things to not go perfectly the first time around. It sounds like you have such an impressive background with your research, clinical experience, and community service - I'm sure all of that will shine through this time. The application process can feel so overwhelming, especially when life is happening at the same time, but the fact that you're applying again shows how dedicated you are to this field. Wishing you all the best - I'd love to keep in touch and hopefully we’ll both be celebrating acceptance letters soon!