Update! Thanks everyone...

[billsfan14]

Last week I was approved for a Chase PerfectCard.  Same day applied for a Citi PP Amex, but was denied this week.  I decided to apply for an Amex Gold today and was instantly approved!  

In one month exactly I have brought my score up 70 pts, lowered my UTL 75%, and have been approved for two new cards!

Thanks to everyone for the help!

Now, I remember reading if you're approved instantly for an Amex Charge most people had luck with immediately applying for one of their credit cards.  Anyone have any information on this?

[Anonymous]

Congrats

Did they pull only EX for Amex gold ? 

[smallfry]

I'm gonna say that at this point in time one account with AMEX should suffice for a while. Easy does it on the apps. The first denial is a red flag.

[billsfan14]

TU for Amex, caught me a little off guard.  Citi was EQ and Chase was TU.

I'd still like to get one more card to transfer the balance of my FIA Sovereign Bank balance (only $200).  I'm thinking Capital One.

That would give me 5 cards (4 credit, 1 charge).  I'd be comfortable building my long term credit at that point. 

[billsfan14]

Chase card came in the mail yesterday with a $3,500 limit.  Wayyyy higher than my other two cards.  0% on BT for 6 months, which I'll use for a small balance.