I just feel like you are limiting yourself by only applying to Emory and Nova. Sure every program is going to have their ups and downs but if this is truly what you want to do then at the end of the day it really shouldn't matter where you go as long as you get in somewhere especially since it seems that these programs are becoming more and more competitive every year.
Again if you do not get in this year take the MCAT. It will open up two more programs you can apply to and is a quick way to improve upon your application.