Depending on when you are traveling in November, you may still have a chance at getting early recognition. While the published deadline is October 15, there have been cases in the past where they have awarded early recognition after the deadline (I think I got Elite status in November one year). So if you're traveling early in November, you may still get it after your next flight.

I'd say if it were the end of the year, they'd comp you to E35, but I'd say you'd be less likely to get 'rounded up' to E35 in October for early recognition purposes.