r/ApplyingToCollege is a subreddit with 1.3M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses college, hate, struggling, 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
: "Common App Help"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Price Calculators: Is there an app for this?"
1 post
#3
Money Talk
: "Finances"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I went to a private school with amazing college counseling. It made me realize how unfair the whole system is, so I built a free version for everyone else."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
College
: "College essay help!!"
53 posts
#2
Hate
28 posts
#3
Struggling
27 posts
#4
Struggles
16 posts
#5
Decisions
11 posts
#6
Rejection
4 posts
#7
School
4 posts
#8
Transfer
4 posts
#9
Life
3 posts
#10
College Decisions
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
: "I went to a private school with amazing college counseling. It made me realize how unfair the whole system is, so I built a free version for everyone else."
24 posts
#2
College Questions
: "is 3As in A levels enough to study in top US university"
14 posts
#3
Advice
: "parents against me going back to Canada for college"
9 posts
#4
Discussion
: "High School Student (11th Grade) looking for friends into Humanities, History/Diplomacy, and aiming for Oxbridge/Ivies!"
8 posts
#5
Transfer
: "CC Transfer to UCONN"
4 posts
#6
Financial Aid/Scholarships
: "Price Calculators: Is there an app for this?"
3 posts
#7
Course Selection
: "How do I know what course to choose?"
3 posts
#8
Emotional Support
: "To everyone DROWNING in DEADLINES right now! You’re doing better than you think"
2 posts
#9
ECs and Activities
: "Did anyone get their ST YAU shortlist back?"
2 posts
#10
Personal Essay
: "can i write my personal statement about fan fiction.."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+82k members(6.6%)
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Last updated: July 10, 2026