Guys,
It is the luck of the draw. That's it. What is the flavor for the month. I know from experience, from those who made it and those who did not that includes myself. This covers all government jobs. I have seen the Government select people with PhD that could not tie a shoe but could write a great paper. Then seen them hire someone that can shoot a a dime at a 1000 yards with a pistol but is lucky to write his or her own name. Just keep applying if you want it that bad.