NROTC-MO Application

[jszep03]

I was hoping someone could help me on my application status for my NROTC-MO application. First it says "Application has been submitted online". Next it says "your application is at your Recruiter for Processing". Lastly it says "Your application is at the Marine Corps District for Board Selection"...items waiting to be processed: Transcripts and Photo. I had my photo taken during my PFT/interview and my transcript was handed in the same day along with all of my other paper work. Because it says I have items waiting to be processed does that mean my application is not complete and not ready to be boarded during the first board? Or am I all set since it says "Your application is at the Marine Corps District for Board Selection"? Thank you!

 

[tpaine7]

I was hoping someone could help me on my application status for my NROTC-MO application. First it says "Application has been submitted online". Next it says "your application is at your Recruiter for Processing". Lastly it says "Your application is at the Marine Corps District for Board Selection"...items waiting to be processed: Transcripts and Photo. I had my photo taken during my PFT/interview and my transcript was handed in the same day along with all of my other paper work. Because it says I have items waiting to be processed does that mean my application is not complete and not ready to be boarded during the first board? Or am I all set since it says "Your application is at the Marine Corps District for Board Selection"? Thank you!

If you had your picture taken and submitted your transcripts along with your package, you have nothing to worry about. I’m sure my status says the exact same thing. Your recruiter would contact you if something came up or was missing. It’s a slow process.
Good luck!

 

[Herman_Snerd]

I respectfully disagree with the guidance above. Dangerous assumption that you'll be fine here. OP, simply, no, I would not leave your opportunity that's this important to you in someone else's hands. If your application still says "items waiting to be processed: Transcripts and Photo." then actively follow up with your recruiter/ coordinator and get this resolved or directly confirm it's already taken care of.

OP, on May 1, 2021, do you want a result (finished my application and got considered and have a decision) or an excuse (my stup*d recruiter dropped the ball so I missed out on a 200k scholarship and my dream to serve)? Well more than half the people who start ROTC applications don't finish them. Don't be on the 1 yard line and fail because you took a passive stance and assumed your recruiter was competent- sincerely I love the US Navy but are all people in recruiting roles within it competent? Respectfully, not necessarily and not in my experience. I recall about 50 follow-ups my DS made to his recruiter - a good 48 of which had no response but he persevered, closed all of that out, and now is living his dream. That recruiter misplaced transcripts, rec letters, seemingly couldn't navigate his way out of a paper bag. But we took back the power and his influence by working it out. Something this important this close needs to be confirmed and taken care of.

Improvise, adapt, overcome. Thanks both for your willingness to serve and Good luck.

 

[pvgabe]

Hello! My application says the exact same thing as well. Reached out to my RS XO and told me all is fine.

 

[jszep03]

Thank you-I have reached out multiple times and they have told me that I am all set, I just want to make sure since it says there are two things that still need to be processed. @pvgabe what district are you in? Just wondering if we are in the same one

 

[pvgabe]

I’m part of recruiting district 1.

 

[EEBTTF]

FYI - The following is what my DSs portal changed to right before he was notified he was selected. NOTE - This is an example from 2017 - but it was exactly the same last year. This year may be completely different though.

Good Luck

 

[jszep03]

@pvgabe ok we are different districts, so maybe this is normal. Thank you @EEBTTF now I know what to look for! The first board meets in a few weeks, I am just trying to make sure I am all set for it.

 

[tpaine7]

I respectfully disagree with the guidance above. Dangerous assumption that you'll be fine here. OP, simply, no, I would not leave your opportunity that's this important to you in someone else's hands. If your application still says "items waiting to be processed: Transcripts and Photo." then actively follow up with your recruiter/ coordinator and get this resolved or directly confirm it's already taken care of.

OP, on May 1, 2021, do you want a result (finished my application and got considered and have a decision) or an excuse (my stup*d recruiter dropped the ball so I missed out on a 200k scholarship and my dream to serve)? Well more than half the people who start ROTC applications don't finish them. Don't be on the 1 yard line and fail because you took a passive stance and assumed your recruiter was competent- sincerely I love the US Navy but are all people in recruiting roles within it competent? Respectfully, not necessarily and not in my experience. I recall about 50 follow-ups my DS made to his recruiter - a good 48 of which had no response but he persevered, closed all of that out, and now is living his dream. That recruiter misplaced transcripts, rec letters, seemingly couldn't navigate his way out of a paper bag. But we took back the power and his influence by working it out. Something this important this close needs to be confirmed and taken care of.

Improvise, adapt, overcome. Thanks both for your I’ve had no problems reaching out to Marine recruiters through this proce

I respectfully disagree with the guidance above. Dangerous assumption that you'll be fine here. OP, simply, no, I would not leave your opportunity that's this important to you in someone else's hands. If your application still says "items waiting to be processed: Transcripts and Photo." then actively follow up with your recruiter/ coordinator and get this resolved or directly confirm it's already taken care of.

OP, on May 1, 2021, do you want a result (finished my application and got considered and have a decision) or an excuse (my stup*d recruiter dropped the ball so I missed out on a 200k scholarship and my dream to serve)? Well more than half the people who start ROTC applications don't finish them. Don't be on the 1 yard line and fail because you took a passive stance and assumed your recruiter was competent- sincerely I love the US Navy but are all people in recruiting roles within it competent? Respectfully, not necessarily and not in my experience. I recall about 50 follow-ups my DS made to his recruiter - a good 48 of which had no response but he persevered, closed all of that out, and now is living his dream. That recruiter misplaced transcripts, rec letters, seemingly couldn't navigate his way out of a paper bag. But we took back the power and his influence by working it out. Something this important this close needs to be confirmed and taken care of.

Improvise, adapt, overcome. Thanks both for your willingness to serve and Good luck.

I 100% agree with you as well. I shouldn’t have assumed through my personal experience; however, I still believe he or she would’ve been contacted if something was missing. I would definitely be more than frustrated if put in the same situation as your DS through this process. The XO would also be more than likely to contact the applicant, though still smart to follow up and take into your own hands. As I said, these things always take time to update.

 

[USMCGrunt]

@tpaine7 - its good you are sharing your experiences in this process, but you don't have enough data points to make claims like the following:

As I said, these things always take time to update.

Your recruiter would contact you if something came up or was missing.

If you had your picture taken and submitted your transcripts along with your package, you have nothing to worry about.

It is better to share your direct observations and anecdotes with the purpose of helping others understand.

 

[kinnem]

I still believe he or she would’ve been contacted if something was missing.

This is absolutely wrong. It's not their responsibility to shepard your application through the entire process. It's yours. If there is ever a question about status always confirm it with the horse's mouth. Adapt and overcome.