Likely this. I don’t agree with the premise but when the regionals can afford to be picky, second career types seem to be the first group weeded out of the application stack.

As for the other banter on here. Everyone is free to interpret text as they wish. My disinterested third opinion is that the original post did not come across as entitled but rather a bit befuddled as to the outcome without a stated reason. I believe that is acceptable.

Carry on.