I'm in the July start cohort. My schedule isn't bad it's 4 days a week and I have fridays off. And no early morning classes. But I think it's because I'm in group A. I'm sure group B has all opposit timed classes! I had my interview in April.
I think you're right. I emailed to ask what number I am on the alternates list. The people you knew did they get told they were alternates then selected or accepted and then the school told them they were not going to start until July?