What are the regular decision release dates for colleges?

I'm trying to plan out my college application process and would like to know when most colleges typically announce their decisions for regular applicants. Is there any general time frame I should be aware of?

The release dates for regular decision applications can vary widely from college to college, but most schools adhere to a similar timeline. Generally speaking, applicants can expect to receive their regular decision results in late March to early April. This should give students about one month to decide where to enroll before the national commitment date on May 1st.

However, I recommend checking the specific dates on the websites of each college to which you're applying because some schools may release decisions earlier in March or even in February. Remember that these are only typical timelines, and actual dates can change from year to year. Additionally, certain schools send out decisions on a "rolling" basis, meaning they release decisions as they come to them, rather than all at once.

As a tip, keep an eye on your email inboxes, as that's how most schools will inform you when a decision is available. Also, some colleges may require you to check an online portal for your decision. Just in case, make sure your schools of interest have your most up-to-date contact information and that you're checking your application status portals regularly.