Originally Posted by
CaptYoda
I don't think SWA sends out a TBNT. They just don't contact you if you don't make the cut for that respective application window. It's probably a good sign though that they sent you a be "patient" email.
Here's how Southwest TBNT's work.
You receive a TBNT
but had zero interaction with them. This is not really a TBNT, it's just them flushing all the remaining apps in the window. It usually happens after a new window has opened. Keep applying and updating.
You receive a TBNT
after a virtual or in person interview. This is a "real" TBNT, in that you were actually rejected and now will have to wait a period of time before applying again.