i had the same plan, thought I'd apply a couple months before graduating college and give em time to call. I applied online at about 9 pm at night and rah called next morning around 830 so I was pretty suprised, interviewed on spring break and was hired, they were cool with waiting the two months till I graduated to start class. I did have more time than most going into a regional though 2000TT/600multi, 22years old, 4 yr degree from big university non-aviation. The other two good regionals I applied to called in about a week. I was really suprised it was that fast but I went to rah cause of the bases and quick upgrade. didn't even consider any of the bad regionals.