My DS (ACS) remains very confident and hopeful that he will get good news.I just called the admissions office, and my counselor told me that yesterday they were informed that we should all hear something by the end of this week. Good luck, everyone.
If it is correct that the date to be notified is moving forward 10 days to the end of this week I think that this would indicate that the direct appointments are just about finished. Either way it is getting close and knowing will be a good thing.
This is one of "life's lessons", sometimes you follow your intended path and reach your destination quickly and directly. Sometimes, despite your hard work, you find your path is blocked and full of challenges and you must take a less desirable fork in the road to reach your final destination.
Good luck to all who are waiting!