you said 'These should be sites already online and being actively linked to by other Link Lists' but i have no sites listed, so i wondering will i still be approved if i submit brand new sites that haven't been listed on other sites yet........I already received the email for the preferred submitter application...so everythings good on this side...sorry for the confusing question

I use all the information at my disposal when deciding on partner accounts, not just the example sites. Me 'knowing' you from the board is amongst the most important factors. To me, partner accounts are not only about who builds the best sites; trust plays a big role. That's why we want people to apply using their board name.