I definitely would not take it personally. I think the UNC DrPH program are looking for specific qualifications based upon their particular cohort that year, if that makes sense. It does not at all mean you or we are not highly qualified. I agree, it does sting and I get down on myself but I have to remind myself what I have accomplished and it just means this door closed and another door will open!
I am so sorry to hear that. I just got rejection email as well. I have to trust the process but it is upsetting. It is just a very competitive program.
Sorry im new to this site. Learning how to reply. I'm wondering if they're still reviewing applications and they're just contacting people in the order of review. I imagine they have hundreds of applications to review and they're probably having to also wait on letters of recommendation. They sent me an email saying that they need letters of recommendation by the 31st of January. So I'm still hopeful but I'm frustrated too. I meant to ask the admissions director that question to about if everyone has to interview.