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, shitpost wednesdays, college questions, advice, and personal essay.
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
: "The opening of my personal statement is cringe...and EA is right around the corner"
34 posts
#2
Shitpost Wednesdays
: "should I retake a 1590 (790 Math, 800 Reading)"
8 posts
#3
College Questions
: "Does a 34 ACT still disadvantage my app for STEM if i have a 30M?"
8 posts
#4
Advice
: "Open 6th Period"
5 posts
#5
Personal Essay
: "Unique topic essay vs basic introspective essay"
4 posts
#6
Financial Aid/Scholarships
: "To other parents: college affordability and how you pulled it off"
3 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Don’t listen to this sub guys"
3 posts
#8
Supplementary Essays
: "how taboo is it to mention politics in a supplemental essay?"
3 posts
#9
Rant
: "depression"
2 posts
#10
Serious
: "Please allow images for shitpost wednesday"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+89k members(7.0%)
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Last updated: October 29, 2026