When Do Colleges Release Regular Decision Results?

I'm new to the whole college application process, so I'm wondering when most colleges send out regular decision results. Is there a common period when this happens, or does it depend on each school?

The timelines for regular decision results can vary somewhat from school to school, but most colleges tend to release their decisions between mid-March and early April. This allows students enough time to evaluate their options and make a decision by the common May 1 deadline, which is when most colleges require accepted students to submit their enrollment deposit.

To find out when you can expect a decision, go through the official websites of the colleges you've applied to or check your admissions account, if you have one. This will usually provide a specific date or at least a general timeframe. In addition, if there's a 'Class of 2029' or equivalent Facebook group or forum for the colleges you've applied to, it could be a place where students share when they've received their decisions.

Don't worry if you see online that other students have got their decisions before you. The release of decisions can also be staggered, meaning not all decisions are sent out at once. If you haven't received your decision by the end of April, you should reach out to the college's admissions office to inquire about their timeline.