phdhopeful473

Hello, Unfortunately I did not get accepted into any programs this year. However, I was waitlisted at one school and another told me that they wanted to take me but couldn't due to lack of funding. These are my top 2 choices. Is it unusual to apply to a school again if you've been rejected in the past? I would really love to go to one of these two schools. I feel that I was close to getting in and in the next year could gain work or research experience so that I am a better candidate. What do you think?