I have been waiting since July 15 (20 days!)
The message said I would hear back within 30 days. None of this 7-10 day stuff.
Perhaps they are experiencing a larger volume of apps now than before. I signed up for the 50k bonus miles ($800 value) promotion.
I really need the application status so that I can continue to book flights. I have been trying to hold out on several bookings, hoping the price does not shoot up, but some deals I had to book with my regular credit card and sacrifice the 2x points.