Already Rejected or Not Rejected Yet

[StormyGrad]

Finally I am confused enough to de-lurk and ask the GradCafe community for advice and opinions. I anonymously contacted a grad program today to find out if decisions had yet been made on the PhD applications. Their application deadline was Feb. 15. The person stated that the committee is meeting again tomorrow and they will notify everybody by next week at the earliest. Is this likely a case of A, B or C:

A. The committee hasn't actually looked at everyone's applications yet and have no clue who to accept, waitlist or deny

B. The program has already contacted those they're interested in, and have put "notify rejects that they're rejects" at the bottom of their to-do list (in which case my application was rejected weeks ago and I've been stupidly holding out hope all this time)

C. The committee will be making another round of cuts tomorrow, and after that I should be able to find out where I stand

Obviously I am not trying to stick my hand into a hornet's nest (why I called the office anonymously), but a few of the office staff members have been very helpful during the application process. If I don't hear by next week, should I reach out to one of my contacts?

Thanks to all.

Edited March 15, 2011 by StormyGrad

[murkyama]

Well, if their app deadline was 2/15, they might just be finalizing their decisions. Of course, if you don't hear back next week, certainly reach out and contact! I know that waiting is hard. So, good luck, and hopefully you will see some good news come your way.