<p>allforthebest - There is no magic formula for increasing your chances in the RD round. The advice that bruno14 gave you is the only advice there is. Like it or not, you’re now an RD candidate and will get the same consideration as everyone else in that round.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, January 1 is rapidly approaching, so the best thing you can do now is make sure that all your other applications are as strong as they can be!</p>