Bograt said:Delays suck. There are plenty of good stories coming from the recruiting centres as well.
From the outside looking in...I think the perception here is part of the problem
While I realize the privacy act limits you, most of the stories I read on here (agreed...are not always complete) relate to the frustrations of the waiting game. People don't know where they are on the checklist of things to accomplish prior to being accepted or rejected. It is probably not feasible, but even if people applying could have a periodic letter sent to them that itemizes the stage at which they are, and what is yet to be accomplished. If this is a year long process, then a quarterly checklist might be applicable. This would not only let the person know where they stand in relation to their application, but would mean that someone has to periodically handle their file and ensure it is not forgotten or lost in the shuffle.