Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PLAT,PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Gld,Hyatt Disc,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 11,015
Hope I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that unless you activate the card and get the credits this year they won't apply for your 2013 status.
However, I believe that sometimes it is possible to apply and get approved over the phone, and ask the CSR to Fedex the card to you.