I just recently applied for two GE cards, Wal-Mart and Amazon, seeing as how I shop those the most often and would utilize those quite a bit, AND RESPONSIBLY, but was given the dreaded 7-10 day notice. I haven't checked my score recently, but am believed to be sitting at about a 642, but is there any way I could speed up the process. The hardest part is the waiting game, and I'm eager to grow my credit, so having these 2 additional cards would really help me, but am trying to be patient on whether I was approved or denied.
Any advice on how I could find out sooner, or must I be patient? 
Current Score: EQ 600; TU 652 (as of 12/04/2012); EX: 611 (as of 12/06/2012 per Pageonce iPhone App)
TrishN wrote:Call back door number. Search for back door number, you'll see it
Agreed. When I got the 7-10 day message for my Dillard's card, I was sure that it meant that I had been turned down. Instead, they simply wanted to confirm my identity and I was approved. I would recommend that the OP give them a call and find out.
Starting Scores for 2013: EQ 723, TU 735, EX Credit Sesame 751
Current Scores: EQ 733, TU 724 (05/01/2013), EX Credit Sesame 725 (05/08/2013)
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