The process: After the NRD Commander selects an applicant for an ISR, the application still has to be forwarded to the NSTC (Naval Service Training Command) folks in Pensacola, FL for review. This includes both the initial review that all applications get (for application completeness - AFA, LORs, SAT/ACT scores received, transcripts, etc.), but the application will also still be presented at a board. This board review is not like for 'normal' applications, but just a quick review - final set of eyes - to ensure the applicant met minimum program entrance requirements. I hope that makes sense.
My recommendation: Send an email to this address -
pnsc_nrotc_applications@navy.mil (source link:
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/contact.html). DD can let them know she was an ISR recipient from NRD xxx, and that she's inquiring if her application is still pending board review.