Wishing all those restarting the process all the best and offering a little advice from my son’s second time around. Improve on everything you can. Retake the SAT in June (even if your score is stellar, if not perfect, retake), work on fitness and get the CFA done early before weather challenges arise, complete all the computer work that you can. The one place you should take your time is the personal statement. Keep a journal of how you are feeling, your goals, your plan, things you learned during first application. As you move forward with plan B, enjoy it, grow from it and think about how plan B will make you a better candidate and officer. Try some new things, be honest with yourself, and consider your plan b as an unexpected gift and side road. Nothing new to write about you think? Go find some experiences, volunteer and be inspired. Then….when you think you’ve attained some new experiences, insights and humility, write the essay. Your first application and essays are part of your second package so don't rehash them. My son finally had all he needed after his first round of college exams and NROTC participation to write the essay in October. With all but the essay left, the process the second time was simplified, even thrown into a college freshman schedule. The application process has made you a better candidate the second time if you use all the lessons that have been offered. Your college transcript will the the final piece of application in January so use the time to make your essay the best representation of your older, more experienced self. Good luck!!