I agree this process is brutal, but all the more worth it when we finally receive an acceptance right?! Even though this board has been so helpful in determining some of the criteria needed to get into a grad program it still feels so sporadic and there are so many factors we couldn't possibly fathom when each member of a committee reads our apps!
Don't worry for those rejected across the board, we will get in at some point right? Staying positive for now and congrats to those that got acceptances this year!