^^^All the above is pretty much right on. Remember, the competitive profile is much like an average selected candidate. Because they DO look at the entire application and consider circumstances that can come into a person's life, there is some give and take. Basically, that means if you have a GPA lower then the mid 3s you better be in a rigorous major, like engineering. If you don't have a OAR in the high 50s and 7s, then you better have a very good GPA in a rigorous program. Not too good in the PRT, better make up for it some other way. Not much in the way of extracurricular activities, but captain of the Cross Country team at a division 1 school and you will be fine. But saying there is some variation in the competitive profile is not meant to invite an application that is uniformly below the profile. Recruiters have a good idea what will fly. If they tell you to retest or even take a hike, 2.3 in history, recent pot use, no significant employment or extracurriculars, so so OAR, then hit the bricks. Get on with your life. Just because you can't be a naval officer doesn't mean you won't have a good life.
