^^^^^ +1
I'm hoping my experiences can help you reach a decision. I'm new here myself and have learned a ton already.
I had prequals on Chase for the Freedom and Slate too... and no CSP. Now what I did was use my mail prequal (since it had a lower APR than the offer on their site). I filled out my app in one browser, then used a different browser for the CSP. I cold app'd the CSP. From what I've read the 2nd app will almost never get a decision right away unless it's a straight out denial. I submitted my Freedom first and waited for a reponse, then submitted the CSP and it's still under review. I ended up with 1 HP for both apps on EX. Of course I can't say for sure what will happen as YMMV. I'm still waiting for my CSP answer.
Amex pulls EX. At least they did for me in CA.
Reubello is correct though, Chase is pretty strict on their 5/24 rule. So if you plan to hit Chase you'll want to do those first probably.
Amex, Cap1 and Chase site prequals are supposed to be pretty solid.
My scores are in my siggy.
I'm hoping my experiences can help you reach a decision. I'm new here myself and have learned a ton already.
I had prequals on Chase for the Freedom and Slate too... and no CSP. Now what I did was use my mail prequal (since it had a lower APR than the offer on their site). I filled out my app in one browser, then used a different browser for the CSP. I cold app'd the CSP. From what I've read the 2nd app will almost never get a decision right away unless it's a straight out denial. I submitted my Freedom first and waited for a reponse, then submitted the CSP and it's still under review. I ended up with 1 HP for both apps on EX. Of course I can't say for sure what will happen as YMMV. I'm still waiting for my CSP answer.
Amex pulls EX. At least they did for me in CA.
Reubello is correct though, Chase is pretty strict on their 5/24 rule. So if you plan to hit Chase you'll want to do those first probably.
Amex, Cap1 and Chase site prequals are supposed to be pretty solid.
My scores are in my siggy.
@Anonymous wrote:First, thank you to all contributing members. Information posted here has seemingly opened a whole new world to me.
Since joining My Fico 8 scores have gone like this:
TU = 659 EQ= 693 EXP= 693 December 2015
TU= 680 EQ= 697 EXP= 729 Today
Have one judgement from April 2013 and paid charge off from July 2012. EXP has removed CO.
History-
Capital One Platinum from 2008 just got bumped from $1500 CL to $3000 and upgraded to QS1. Using and paying off every month.
Authorized user on several accounts:
Cabelas Visa 15k
Brooks Bros MC 15k
Amex Blue 10.1k
Cap One 4.5k
All accounts have zero to little balance. All helping AAOA. Never late on any cards.
I will be applying for a mortgage in about a year, but would like to get a few more CC's. I will be traveling over the next month with around 5k spend planned. Would like the Marriott card but not sure if I would qualify? Maybe Freedom and Marriott double app with one pull?
Pre-Approvals-
Cap One Venture 13.24% firm on site
Venture One 12.24%
Quicksilver 13.24%
Citi Diamond Preferred 13.24% from the mail
Chase Freedom 24%
Chase Slate 24%
Southwest 15.99% mail offer
No CSP offer though? Why Freedom/Slate & no CSP?
Amex/Discover sites I don't trust, but Amex would pull EXP I believe.
I have also recently become a member of NFCU and that is my only HP in the last two years on TU. Any help anyone could give me would be appreciated.. thanks.
first set of Apps
1) Freedom
2) Marriot or Southwest
Second apps
1) NFCU . Pick a card you like
Third Apps
1) Venture
2) Quicksilver
do them all thru the Prequal... Your spend on your trip will allow you to meet most of your spend and you can
finish up when you get back from your trip by paying your monthly bills and shopping.
App soon so you will get the cards in time before you leave for the trip
NOTE : after 30 days pass, go back and grab CSP before Capital One cards report. Then garden 
@Anonymous wrote:
Ghost paws let me know how CSP goes for u. I would love it but I might stick with freedom for now even though 24% apr is awful.
No problem I definitely will!
That's the APR I was seeing on the website prequal too. I ended up getting 19.3 because I used the mailer invitation instead. Not great but better and it's a start.
I'll probably have something shortly. 7-10 business days isn't always a denial as of late so I'm trying to be hopeful.