Was First board just the big 3 athletics gimmies?

I am a parent of a passed over in AROTC first round student. Obviously we all think our kids are the best so there is frustration but the hardest part is seeing people posting they have a 4yr award with GPAs/SAT/ACT lower than my son . His sport was 3yrs Varsity golf team -Captain Jr & Sr year, LKGA Jr Golfer of the year (Jr year); 4 years Navy League/NJROTC, National Flight Academy (Cadet of the flight), Basic Leadership Training Camp (Most improved cadet, Air Rifle and Bow highest scores),...

Was First board just the big 3 athletics gimmies?