The process is a LOT smoother this year than last. Successfully pre-approved to upgrade at 12:01 PDT (3am EST) on the 27th.
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/20/apple-iphone-upgrade-program-iphone-x-head-start/
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...get-a-head-start-on-iphone-x-upgrade.2079188/
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/20/apple-iphone-upgrade-program-iphone-x-head-start/
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...get-a-head-start-on-iphone-x-upgrade.2079188/