Got rejected by every single mainland US schools that i applied too

I feel dejected ngl! I know it was my first time but still….my mistake was to apply to only 7 schools. I should’ve applied to more so could’ve gotten in atleast one.

I feel like I am lacking experience hours with large and exotic animals however in my city large animal hosp are rare and to go to large animals hospitals. I’d have to travel a couple of hours everyday which is insane. I also lack leadership so I was wondering where I can get some leadership experience since I graduated last Saturday.

I got into the island schools however I heard not so great things about them and i am not that strong financially.

I am going to start applying early for the next cycle?

2nd times got any tips for me? I am honestly lost about how should I made things better.

Edit: i got into SGU and a lot of you are telling me that SGU vets are good, i have also worked under amazing Ross vets but its the financial and stigma that i am afraid of! I am an immigrant so i am low on finances plus i do want to give it a try next year. I AM AFRAID THAT IF I DECLINE THE ISLAND SCHOOLS THEN THEY MIGHT NOW SELECT ME NEXT YEAR😭😭😭