REAL Software Systems interview questions

I was an early applicant that applied at the beginning of 2019. Spoke to an HR representative over the phone and shortly after was given a logic test to complete. Since this was an early application, I was told to expect to be contacted later on towards the middle of the year. Fast forward to May, I had a phone interview with the director of engineering to learn more about the job and company. Then I completed a programming assignment that involved implementing a solution according to the given requirements. I was then invited to interview with five people at the actual company office. After that, I interviewed with the company's CEO. That brings us to the end of the interview process, at least for me; as it has been 4 weeks since then and I have not been given a response.

1. Phone screening: 30 mins; asked some standard background questions and asked to describe a technical project I worked on 2. "Logic Test": 3 HOURS; number puzzles, some easy, some very complicated. Took a lot of focus and energy, especially given that it took me 2.5 hours. You have a max of 3 hours to complete it. I don't see how the types of problems measure your aptitude for technical consulting. After 3.5 hours have now been put in, I cannot believe there is more to the process. After the logic test, the recruiter said he was "impressed with my candidacy" and wants to continue. However, he explained they are finishing the hiring process in the summer, I did the first part of the interview in winter! He said he'd follow up with me in Spring. Seriously? Why not tell me this before I put 3.5 hours in? This company needs to work on their hiring process and measures for aptitude. The logic test seemed very irrelevant to consulting. And based off of other reviews I've seen, apparently you have to also complete a programming project and in-person interviews. I don't think anyone should put in over 4 hours unpaid.