Hey, fellow applicants. To date, I have received 0 interviews, 4 rejections, and have yet to hear from 16 other schools. I applied a bit late, turning in all of my secondaries in August, but I feel as though the silence is now no longer due to my later application, but rather indicative of disinterest from the remaining programs.

To provide some background, I am a 4.0 senior with a 90th percentile MCAT and will graduate in May. Should I cling to hope? Should I get ready for a gap year? Any advice would be appreciated, especially from people who have been in a similar scenario. Thanks!