I just talked to the PD today. The other tentative Jan dates are the 16th and the 30th. Also, I was told there is 1 class scheduled for Feb and 2 classes for Mar (don't know the dates). They won't make calls for any of the classes until just before 30 days prior.
One potential cause for concern is that according to the PD, the age 65 ruling is supposed to happen on Dec 12th and it takes effect immediately. According to them, that would obviously cause them to reevaluate/change their hiring plans. Can anyone confirm or deny the Dec 12th date? I would've thought this would be all over the forum since it affects everyone. I'm soooooo ready to get out of this pool, but age 65 (if it's true) plus the slowdown in growth could be VERY bad for all of us poolies.