Meh… the decisions were not finalized. The HBS folks incorrectly thought that their work in the system was private. TBH, they should be mad at the company and

Meh… the decisions were not finalized. The HBS folks incorrectly thought that their work in the system was private. TBH, they should be mad at the company and mad at themselves for not engaging in due diligence. That said, I can see how this would be an ethical violation, akin to asking a friend who works in the admissions department for an update.