Yup, that happens a lot.
Way too many people’s brains suddenly get sucked into the Void the second you mentioned there’s an application to join the guild. You don’t even get to the part where it’s quick, easy, and to the point.
I don’t see as much as of the whole “applies to the guild, but disappears and never reaches out for the IC interview,” though it’s happened more than once. Usually. if they’re putting in an app, they’re interested enough to watch and see if it’s approved. KKL turns to make the turn around process on apps quick, too. We’re just as interested as getting you in if you’re putting in the effort and your character seems to mesh well with the guild both IC and OOC.