Hi Charlottez, yes, curriculum & instruction in UW-Madison. I got the email on Feb. 4th. I didn't contact any POI before submitting the application. And the school system lost one of my reference letters, they informed me after ddl. But it was already in winter break, the recommender didn't check the inbox. I had to ask a professor from my undergraduate program to write the letter. Anyway, the rejection from UW-Madison is not to my surprise.
I saw they also sent rej letter to others, you didn't get it means you still have chance. Since the ddl is 12/1, I think it is totally fine to ask the admission. Maybe an anonymous call to ask when they will make final decision would be a good choice. Best luck!
BTW, did you apply UF and Indiana University?