@Rayka @shjdk1921
Thank you both for taking the time to respond and share words of encouragement!!
I spoke with Western admissions advisor near the end of December and she said that my profile looked strong all around, that all I could do was wait. And wait I did HAHA. I sent out letters of interest and updates after the first round of decisions in December.
I've been virtually shadowing since November, and since volunteering has always been an important part of my life, I've continued doing that throughout college and even now during covid. When I sent in my apps, I had over 100 hours of shadowing and probably over 300 hours of community service, logged in over the course of college and this past year. Thankfully, I don't feel bitter about other people getting in, I just wish I knew exactly what ingredient I was missing in my recipe. I really do appreciate the feedback though, more shadowing and volunteering never hurt anyone! It's a fascinating field, I love seeing professionals who are so passionate about what they do and love sharing their work. And through volunteering, I've learned so much about different communities that I've been a part of. We'll see where the next few months of waiting take me.