IMO, your credit file is too thin for the Chase Freedom card and because Chase "doesn't know you" it will take some time to build a relationship with them.
OR
If you don't mind a hard pull on your credit file, go for it. You may get approved for some measly $500.00 amount, but at least you've opened a Chase account.
TU 743 as of 5/12
EQ 765 as of 10/12
EX Plus 780 as of 7/12
Cards in wallet: Chase Sapphire Preferred ($25k) Chase Freedom (8k) NFCU Platinum ($24k) HHonors Reserve ($11k)
United MileagePlus Explorer ($17k)
