Hi there! So long as you meet the eligibility and program thresholds, you can expect to hear back soon. Also, our Help Center article on YouTube Partner Program policies gives you more insights on it: https://goo.gl/92VXqo . Hope this helps clarify things for you.
While we can't share specifics, copyright strikes may affect your ability to monetize the channel. Find more info here: https://goo.gl/xo6fCg . Hope this helps clarify.