I have been following this thread as I recently applied for GE. Here was my experience
Online Application: July 20
Online Approval: July 28
First Appt, JFK October 10
Found Open Appt last week for August 16 at Newark by logging in every few days.
Approved at Newark.
Interview began on time, standard questions re arrests, date of birth, name, places I have travelled, etc...


Overall a very good experience.