For the record

[finally]

I'd rather receive a rejection email than be in the group of apps they can't throw away because GRE scores and recs are too good, even though they won't actually consider me cause my GPA is too bad.

 

I was an undergrad slacker.  This was years ago, and except for that undergrad GPA I ended up putting together a pretty decent app, and have received interview invitations from several schools including a couple quite good ones that I'm happy with.  But probably the two best programs I applied to (only one of which I actually want to attend I think) have sent out their interview invitations already.  When I contacted them by email, one responded with "you weren't invited, but you weren't on the early rejection list either if that helps."  How nice.

 

Point is, I'd rather be rejected now than wait another month plus to be rejected.  Who's with me?

[skyentist]

I agree. I just want to know now. But just accept it that you are rejected. Its final... However, one day when you least expect it there is a very very tiny chance you might get in. But so tiny its best to just accept that you are rejected.

 

Goodluck! I am in the same boat you are in and hate it! Its really unbearable.