I'm also a 2nd year applicant (History). My apps are much better this year, or so I am told. All the same, I've been thinking about plan B quite a bit. I don't really feel like chasing this for another year; I'm ready for the next big thing, whatever it is. So, I've been considering everything from law to physical therapy. This week, I am pondering social work and have decided to do some volunteering while I wait this out.
Good luck, everyone.