What to pursue for gap year job if targeting top-tier schools?

I originally planned on being a nursing tech during my gap year, but then I got my MCAT score and it was much higher than what I had imagined (LM 80). This changed the game for me as I previously thought I wouldn't be at all competitive for t20 schools. So now I'm wondering if I should switch gears to look for a research position since top tier schools look for that? Research is definitely a weak point in my application, if not the biggest weakness. I've done a bit of research in... What to pursue for gap year job if targeting top-tier schools?
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