roboblahblah

Well honestly, I don't know, that's partly what I'm asking. I've heard stories of people getting into a school that had previously rejected them, but yes, part of me worries that I'll probably get rejected again. I think I'm a competitive candidate, but well, so is everyone else. I applied to schools you'd probably guess for robotics, and then my undergrad program (not well known for robotics, but they have a lab I worked in my senior year. It wouldn't have been a good fit anyways.).

I was hoping an added year of experience, a reworked SOP, and the crapshoot nature of these things would give me a shot. Comparing myself to peers with similar backgrounds and stats, I don't think I "applied to schools that did not stand up to [my] level."

I think you missed the point of my post. I'm not asking for my chances. I'm asking for general advice as I reapply to graduate schools.

I'll be reapplying to grad school this year after being rejected everywhere last year. Any advice? Do I realistically have a shot at the same schools? Some schools say that they attach your previous application to your file; will this put me at a disadvantage? Should I ask these schools for feedback on my previous application? Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

I'll be reapplying to grad school this year after being rejected everywhere last year. Any advice? Do I realistically have a shot at the same schools? Some schools say that they attach your previous application to your file; will this put me at a disadvantage? Should I ask these schools for feedback on my previous application? Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

I'll be reapplying to grad school this year after being rejected everywhere last year. Any advice? Do I realistically have a shot at the same schools? Some schools say that they attach your previous application to your file; will this put me at a disadvantage? Should I ask these schools for feedback on my previous application? Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.