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08NOV2026 SNA/SNFO board

So, I spoke to my recruiter today. I do meet the ISEL criteria, but he says I can’t go to the November board because I graduate in December. I had never heard of this. Anyone else ran into this or heard this kind of situation?? ISEL is only applicable for people who have graduated??
 
So, I spoke to my recruiter today. I do meet the ISEL criteria, but he says I can’t go to the November board because I graduate in December. I had never heard of this. Anyone else ran into this or heard this kind of situation?? ISEL is only applicable for people who have graduated??
Yes. You need to be prepared for immediate selection and shipping. Obviously that doesn’t happen but that’s still the criteria.
 
So, I spoke to my recruiter today. I do meet the ISEL criteria, but he says I can’t go to the November board because I graduate in December. I had never heard of this. Anyone else ran into this or heard this kind of situation?? ISEL is only applicable for people who have graduated??

If you haven’t graduated yet how does make you available to ship out immediately?
 
If you haven’t graduated yet how does make you available to ship out immediately?
My first recruiter told me that since my ship date would be after my graduation date, that I would be fine to apply in November. But my new recruiter is telling me that’s not the case. Which makes total sense, was just a little confused by the conflicting info.
 
I-SEL that have been turned away have been for specific moral issues that were not specified in the I-SEL criteria.
A bit frustrating they don't specify what those moral issues are. I know most people get denied I-SEL due to listing experimental marijuana use. Would just save some people from the disappointment of thinking they qualify for I-SEL when they really don't.

That said, if one is given an I-SEL no, their application gets sent automatically to the next board, correct?
 
Text I received from my recruiter this morning.

“AVIATION BOARD UPDATE.

Pilot (1390) closed. Pilot BDCP and all NFO still open. Next board to submit 1390 will convene May 2027.”

For my fellow SNA applicants, looks like we’re waiting until May!
even for iSel?
 
Do the I-SEL and BDCP packages just sit with the Aviation OCM until November 8th? Seems like it’s going to be a very short list this coming board.
I was under the impression that the ISEL packages are reviewed regularly and not on the same schedule as the regular aviation board. In that case, ISEL applicants can hear back before November. If someone who knows would like to confirm or deny please do but that's my understanding of the ISEL process.

Edit: Based on further reading it seems ISEL applicants are decided on based on needs of the Navy which means the response time is completely up to their needs. This does confirm that those packages do not follow regular aviation board timelines.
 
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I was under the impression that the ISEL packages are reviewed regularly and not on the same schedule as the regular aviation board. In that case, ISEL applicants can hear back before November. If someone who knows would like to confirm or deny please do but that's my understanding of the ISEL process.

Edit: Based on further reading it seems ISEL applicants are decided on based on needs of the Navy which means the response time is completely up to their needs. This does confirm that those packages do not follow regular aviation board timelines.
Having them review it based on their needs to fill slots would have been the greatest news to hear, but I don’t think that’s the case unfortunately. The in-service processor over at CNRC said that he believes the board for I-SEL happens roughly two weeks before the regular board. Or something to that effect at least. I think we may be waiting a long time. Was hoping to get the word from my triad in the coming weeks or months.
 
Having them review it based on their needs to fill slots would have been the greatest news to hear, but I don’t think that’s the case unfortunately. The in-service processor over at CNRC said that he believes the board for I-SEL happens roughly two weeks before the regular board. Or something to that effect at least. I think we may be waiting a long time. Was hoping to get the word from my triad in the coming weeks or months.
If that’s the case that’s brutal to hear. Was hoping to hear back sooner too. Need some clarity as to where my life is headed lol
 
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