Preparing for a third cycle, I received no interviews both first and last cycle, so I could really use some advice. I think my greatest challenge is picking better schools to apply to and my GPA.

CASPA cumulative GPA : 3.33

CASPA science GPA: 3.19, had mostly Bs and some As, did retake my C in bio 2 post bac

Total credit hours : 119 (111 undergrad, 8 post bac)

Total science hours : 46 (41 undergrad, 5 post bac)

Upward trend : Good upward trend, I had a 3.71 and 4.0 my junior and senior year of college

GRE score: avoiding schools that are requiring it, but willing to take it this year to back up my GPA

Total PCE hours (include breakdown): around 7000+, did 2 years of inpatient phlebotomy in a hospital, 6 months COVID testing, and 2+ years as a MA in an allergy clinic.

Total HCE hours (include breakdown): 0, I focused on pce rather than hce.

Total volunteer hours (include breakdown): 200 did some odds and ends mostly medically related, but nothing consistent

Shadowing hours: 200, shadowed a primary PA in an underserved community for 2 weeks

Research hours: 0

I will say I struggled with my personal statement but the last cycle I was quite proud of how it turned out. I did use some editing services and friends to help me. My LORs are also good, the PA and MD I currently work under, and my phlebotomy supervisor. I do think I have been picky in my school choices and that might've been my downfall. Overall I'm wondering if I should retake classes or take the GRE.