I am so sorry to hear that. ?
Have you thought about applying for a Fulbright?
And no, I dont think they wouldnt read your application just because you have applied before.
Congrats! I am a MA student at the UofA, let me know if you have any questions.
Ive been accepted at UMichigan, Wisconsin-Madison and UofA as well as. I am super happy. I havent heard from NYU or Pittsburgh yet, so I guess I didnt get into those ones.