Not sure if this is the right bowl but I am starting in August and was wondering when is the best time to get a Chase Sapphire credit card? Should I wait until I’m staffed?

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There's a points bowl. But you want to get the card when you think you'll have enough expenses to meet the sign up bonus

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Thank you!

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Yeah, hold off until you know you'll spend enough for the sign on bonus points.

How hard is it to get approved through? I have mediocre credit from b school loans :/

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