I'm gonna go over a few things.
You don't look over other applications to "lie" yer way to the WL, you look at 'em to better understand the WL because as CO you have so much influence over the round you shape it for everyone else. Being just a little incompetent in an area can ruin the round for a lot of people.
XO isn't a WL as they're the leader if the CO isn't present. XO has a few similarities with the CO WL but CO has a LOT more power compared to everyone else.
Also I don't focus much on the app itself, I focus on you in-game to make sure you understand how things work. If you show me you can lead marines as SL, understand all shipside functions, and aren't a completely shitler I'll support ya to the end of time.