Rejected everywhere. Now what? Been accepted to two conferences and was interviewed by an international newspaper about my work, but I can't get into a PhD program? This is confusing and embarrassing. I don't know if I will reapply next year, I think it is time to change careers..
Sometimes it's not about your accomplishments but how you present them. Sometimes it's really just bad luck. Take the time to reassess your app and make sure you're doing a good job representing yourself. Good luck!