Are you sure of those numbers? They use AirlineApps so there is no way to tell how many real applications they are getting. The few days after the EtD was announced they had around 100ish applications submitted, soon after the numbers went right back down to normal. I doubt more than half of those really intended to show up for the interview, probably only about 20 of them really intended to show up. They have offered 21 people positions but only a handful of people have accepted. Right now there is no reason for people to come interview and there is no reason for people to stay. If that doesn't change by summer then 9E will shutdown.