It sounds look you already have a plan, take any prereqs you need and apply. Just be prepared to explain how you're in a different place now than when you had a less than awesome
I too contacted Mr. B as I applied to a school not near a base or NTP site. I was also told that I didn't need any special permission. Over the past couple years, the guidelines have gone from "you...
Someone earlier in the thread mentioned that they had spoke with AFPC and that the release was between 5-15 Jun. If I recall correctly, last years release was some time between the 8th and 12th....
I too applied to the NECP this year. The waiting for the news is by far the hardest part. Knowing the board has already decided is agony. Anyway, best of luck to all. Maybe we'll find out