This school should be ashamed of their example of courtesy and professionalism.
I submitted in December, before the January deadline that was later changed to February. Interviews were supposed to start "before the deadline" so applicants were encouraged to "submit early".
February rolls by like nothing happened. almost 3 weeks into March and people start getting offers with zero interview. Some people get rejections. Some people get very short and rude reactions when trying to inquire in the phone.
Many people hear nothing and are told their applications are under review.
I sent an email some time in April and received no reply .
6 months after applying, 5 months after the deadline, 3 months after other students are accepted/rejected, and within 2 weeks of the school's start date... I got an email that said I was unfortunately not offered a position.
Applicants are adults and professionals trying to plan their lives around a nearly overwhelming three year endeavor, while the faculty acts like no one ever taught them how to be a decent human.