If it helps the Case director of admissions, Christopher Lucak, just left for Cleveland-Marshall. When I went to CMs Scholarship (3/17) reception at Jones Day Christopher was there and said he was only at CM for a month before, thats why Cleveland Marshall was slower than normal for some apps.
What this did for Case and how well it was prepared for his departure I have no idea, but im sure this combined with a free app didnt help matters.