Higher steps, fewer opportunities, failure is normal. It can't be said that it's entirely a matter of level, but it may be more related to the content setting of the magazine, that is to say, "the degree to which the manuscript is suitable for the magazine", which is an important basis for the magazine to choose the manuscript. Of course, the premise is under the system of complete fair competition and manuscript selection. I don't know if you can understand what I said. In short, don't lose confidence in yourself. You have affirmed your own strength through the first test. Keep going!