Is there a universal college decision calendar?

Is there a comprehensive calendar that tracks all college decision release dates? It's a bit tough trying to keep up with each institution's timelines! Any info would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, there isn't really a universal calendar that tracks college decision release dates. Each educational institution maintains its own schedule and while there are general patterns, there can still be significant variation.

Generally, for early action or early decision applications, schools often send out admission decisions in December. For regular decision applications, the most common time to hear back is in March or early April.

It's important to keep in mind that these are only approximations. The best way to keep track of your specific colleges' decision dates is by noting it down when you apply or checking their admissions website.

For instance, if you apply to a school Early Decision, they typically state on their website when you can expect to hear back (often mid-December). The same goes for Regular Decision. If you apply by a school's Regular Decision deadline (often January 1st or 15th), they'll usually give an expected date range (often by April 1st) for when you'll hear back.

To stay organized, consider making a spreadsheet with each school you’ve applied to, their application type (ED, EA, RD, etc.), and the approximate date when decisions will be released. This way, you can keep track and have a better idea of when to start checking your email or the school’s admissions portal for a decision.