For real?
Is it worth the cost, time and risk to pursue the channel towards DEP when an interview lurks at the end of the tunnel?
If the passion is to fly then its better to spend money while focusing to fly for other companies (wilson based mostly). Flying for KQ, whether through Ab or DEC, is subject to an interview. Thats where substantial risk lies with regards to flying for KQ.
To better focus on these issues its better to keep away from flight schools. They will always give the positive side of the coin since all they want is MONEY.