I'm not really sure how I could possibly make myself a better applicant, yet I'm still rejected while I find out that those who got in were far less qualified than me.
I mean, 3.96 gpa (4.0 major), summa cum laude, graduation with research distinction, GRE 670, 670, 5,
Research assistant for 2 different professors, 2 professional publications, full research funding awarded as undergrad,
undergraduate honors thesis, and excellent recommendations.
Anyone have any ideas about what I can do when I apply next year (Michigan, Virginia Anthropology) or why I wasn't selected over people far less qualified (worse grades/scores, no research experience or publications?)
Any thoughts would be appreciated.