possiblyclarks

Hello all, I have been a lurker here since last November, but have never posted. Many of you have been accepted to programs already, so this question is directed towards those who have not. What's your back-up plan? This winter I applied to 5 PhD programs. I have 4.0 master's GPA, a previous graduate assistanship, 160/160 GRE scores, am in 5 honors societies, have strong references, and have 1 publication with 1 more under review. I've been involved in many extracurriculars including Division 1 sports, department clubs, volunteering, and steady employment. All of my results are back and I have been waitlisted and rejected and have no acceptances. I am trying to formulate a back up plan now. Are there any programs that with late deadlines that I could apply to? If I take a year off, what should I do with my life?