That's the unfortunate nature of new players.
Of the many who are interested, few will actually apply.
Of the many who apply, few will stay forum active.
Of the few who stay forum active, few will remain active and graduate.
It's a lengthy process which results in a very limited number of people turning out.
Still, if the effort is placed in, it can be quite rewarding.
I've met some wonderful people through recruiting among other things, such as yourself, Kradel, seasick, and so forth.
It may have a low turn-out, but those that turn out are well-worth the time.