Three years research experience, one undergraduate research award, presented at three conference, no pubs

Email says they "anticipate" it is unlikely they will offer me admission due to 5-8 of 150 applications being the limit for the year. It's only February 2nd... while I appreciate them being up front, I'm not sure I'm happy about the uncertain language. Anyways, I'm not a physicist - terrible GRE subject scores. But I have some years of research experience, a master's degree, and 10 conference proceedings and publications. Due to the GRE subject score, I was anticipating rejection.

Email says "it is unlikely that we can offer you admission," phrasing seems a bit weird to me. Also says they only have 5-8 positions to offer and >150 applicants.

3 years of research, 2 papers in progress, perfect GPA in related fields, and 3 strong letters (one from a UMD alumnus). GRE scores were average. Generic email declining my application.

Graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Astrophysics. 1 year of research, excellent general GRE scores, average PGRE score, 3 strong letters of recommendation. They said only 5-8 students were admitted out of 150 applicants.

Interviewed 1/19

Expected after seeing all of the posts about interviews a week ago. 4 years of research, two papers in prep, one paper submitted, many conference posters.

3 years of research experience. Multiple conferences. Paper with coauthor, currently writing paper first author. Multiple academic peer teaching and tutoring jobs.

I found my decision by looking at the portal, no email was sent. BA Psychology, EdM Prevention Science, 3 year fellowship with CDC

Interview Weekend (3/1-3/2), GPA 3.35, 4+ Research Experience, no pubs or presentation

3.35 GPA, 4+ research experience, no publications or presentations