Neocon

The notion you have to contact a POI as part to get admitted is a myth. In reality, you're not expected to pick an advisor you'll work with for four years or more based a few contacts as part of the application process. Every department knows students interest may change. They are admitting on potential and fit with the overall program, and not just a connection to one professor who is not guaranteed to be around.

The answer to all of those questions is: It depends. As only a few faculty post here, the answers may not be generalizable to the process as a whole.

Probably should have taken the GRE. With your GPA, you'd get into a decent program. Not top, but well-respected.

You're either trolling or very naive/optimstic.

Don't be shy about taking care of a guy's needs, if you get my drift.

Even tenured professors fool around with undergrads. They are more than willing to please.

When you get to your new school, beat up the toughest person there. Instant respect.

How hot is the OP? She'd have to be pretty hot to overcome the crazy.