Here are just a few, of many, ways you can utilize to increase your chances of getting accepted:
- Be 100% honest on your application
- Use the proper application format
- Include all of the information requested
- Post some screenshots of your past creations
- Lengthen your application
- Check your grammar/spelling
- DO NOT just re-post your previous application
- Make a great first impression
You say "will try to play by the rules.", this is not a "you try to" server, you do or you don't, there is no mid-way point, please lets us know if you want to follow the rules or not.
If you follow these tips, chances are, you will get onto the Whitelist.
After you have improved your application, reply to it saying it's been updated.