PFC nearing warrant packet completion

PFC Todt here, I'm near the completion of my warrant packet for 153a. I just took my sift exam and scored lower than what I was aiming for; I scored a 54. Now it's time for me to start searching for LoRs. I want to get at least 4 letters from CW4 and CW5s. The other only thing I have left is my DA photo which is scheduled for July 7. I scheduled it late because currently my erb has no weapons qual on it so I'm waiting to see if my unit will have weapons qual before I do my picture so I can wear a qual badge. I'm being very optimistic about the outcome of this- flying helicopters is my dream; it's the reason I left college and joined the army. To help my packet I worked hard to get a promotion waiver to pfc, I'm currently 8 months in service. I also have one year of college, a 75 ASVAB, 114 gt score, and 247 pt score. I'm also going for soldier of the month in July to try to get an AAM. since I scored lower than I had anticipated on the sift I was wondering where else I can make it up on my packet? I have about a month left because I want to submit it for the July 15 deadline. What do you guys think my chances are?
Also I'm suppsed to be deploying soon so I'm not sure how that will affect my processing since the board is in September.
I know I covered a lot here so any feedback at all is greatly appreciated!