r/ApplyingToCollege is a subreddit with 1.4M members. The community frequently discusses college, struggling, hate, struggles, and decisions, and they frequently recommend/review college recommendations, ear plugs, and spinner, and the most common flair used is application question, college questions, discussion, advice, and serious.
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 Topics in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
College
25 posts
#2
Struggling
20 posts
#3
Hate
17 posts
#4
Struggles
13 posts
#5
Decisions
10 posts
#6
Websites
4 posts
#7
Rejection
4 posts
#8
School
4 posts
#9
Transfer
3 posts
#10
Looking
2 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
: "We'll know in december"
38 posts
#2
College Questions
: "Yale Interviews"
15 posts
#3
Discussion
: "People who have used AI chancing, how (in)accurate was it?"
8 posts
#4
Advice
: "Taking and submitting AP tests"
8 posts
#5
Serious
: "My counselor left and abandoned my application"
4 posts
#6
Rant
: "At this point, I don't even see the point in applying"
3 posts
#7
Financial Aid/Scholarships
: "Schools Not Receiving my FAFSA - Help"
3 posts
#8
Personal Essay
: "are either of my top 2 personal essay topics any good?"
3 posts
#9
Athletics/Recruiting
: "Optional SAT Scores are have ruined college applications"
2 posts
#10
Standardized Testing
: "SAT score"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+88k members(6.9%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026