I'm not sure if this applies to Compass or not, but I've been told when using airline apps update as often as possible. I was told this pushes your app to the "top of the pile". Like I said I don't know how true that is but I can't imagine it would hurt. That and get an internal rec. I tried getting in without one and was turned down. Got a few recs and got an interview. Again not saying this is the end all be all. Just doesn't hurt.