r/ApplyingToCollege is a subreddit with 1.3M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses college, struggling, hate, struggles, and decisions, and they frequently recommend/review college recommendations, ear plugs, and spinner.
r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to college list help and application advice, career guidance, and more. A2C supports a welcoming and inclusive environment. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are not tolerated.
Popular Themes in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is college counseling actually worth it for me? (Stats included, would love recommendations!)"
14 posts
Popular Topics in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
College
: "HELP! I don't know what College to apply to"
33 posts
#2
Struggling
25 posts
#3
Hate
23 posts
#4
Struggles
15 posts
#5
Decisions
11 posts
#6
Rejection
4 posts
#7
School
4 posts
#8
Transfer
4 posts
#9
College Decisions
3 posts
#10
Ec
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/ApplyingToCollege
College Recommendations
51 reviews
#1
University of Southern California
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#2
New York University
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Washington University in St. Louis
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Ear Plugs
4 reviews
#1
Project Source Hearing Protection 50-Pack
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Howard Leight
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Loop
5.0★ from 1 review
Spinner
1 review
#1
Wheel Decide
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
Application Question
: "Where do I start with university applications"
47 posts
#2
College Questions
: "should I apply to NYU if I’m poor?"
19 posts
#3
Advice
: "Should I study multimedia design?"
17 posts
#4
Personal Essay
: "is this topic too cliche"
6 posts
#5
ECs and Activities
: "Activities section on the common app"
5 posts
#6
Discussion
: "SAT scores on Reddit"
5 posts
#7
Financial Aid/Scholarships
: "What do the profiles of merit scholarship recipients look like? (USC, uMiami)"
4 posts
#8
Transfer
: "How Much Will This Hurt My UCLA Dream?"
3 posts
#9
Serious
: "Need advice ASAP"
2 posts
#10
Supplementary Essays
: "How do you know when an essay is complete?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+85k members(6.8%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026