I made mine when the adsense program just came out. There was no approval when I signed up, it was just sign-up and display ads ... I'm lucky to have registered early instead of now because of the admission process.
Uhm! Er. I think I've joined since 2006 too. But I'm got approved at the second registration adsense account. I remember I have to wait for very long time, it's not easy as you said.
I register first time on Google adsensce in 2010. when i was start my new business but i make few mistake in this business. therefore, i am not successful.
I have joined adsense in 2008 when i have made my first blog on blogspot i started blogging and after 6 months i applied for adsense and got approval in the end of 2008 ...
Though I might look odd man out among those posting here in this thread, I would still want to share! I signed for AdSense on 31st Aug, 2011
i made my account in 2009. and its still working i approved my account from Google and it took me 2 weeks including everything.
before you even think of submitting your application make sure you tell them your website gets AT LEAST 1000 unique visitors a day, otherwise they will just ignore and decline you, PM if you want to know how to approved every time
To everyone reading this thread, Do not listen to the quoted advice. This guy is an idiot. Tricks do not work any more. You have to build a quality site that meets their quality guidelines and the TOS. Tricks do not work any more. If you use a "trick" to get approved you will just get banned down the road. Do yourselves a favor and do it the right way the first time or you will NOT last long in Adsense. ------------------------------------ and BTW Abdullah, try reading the thread and posting what is requested. He is asking when people got their account, not tips on how to get one.