Question 1: I have no solid intel on when the current window will close but I've heard rumors of "soon". Sorry I can't provide more but they may be delaying the closing so they can decide if and when to open a new one...ie, future combined hiring hasn't really been 100% hashed out yet. But I'll take an educated guess and say this window will close soon.
2. I don't have exact numbers, but based off of what I've read concerning class sizes since January, I'd put it at around 75-80 so far.