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, 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
: "FAFSA and CSS Profile are both open. Do the account setup this week, even if your apps aren't done."
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for college essay coach recommendations"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "How do I get over the fact that I most probably won’t get into an ivy/T10?"
1 post
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
: "CMU engineering undecided"
34 posts
#2
College Questions
: "College List check"
15 posts
#3
Advice
: "Is architecture major worth it? Which is the best major?"
14 posts
#4
Personal Essay
: "should i write the "greatest challenge" uc piq about being trans?"
6 posts
#5
Discussion
: "What are red flags in college essays and personal statements?"
5 posts
#6
Financial Aid/Scholarships
: "did anyone advance to the next process for gates scholarship?"
5 posts
#7
Rant
: "Will one class ruin it?"
4 posts
#8
Transfer
: "Transfer From Ivy Guidance"
4 posts
#9
Letters of Recommendation
: "When should I ask for req letters"
2 posts
#10
Fluff
: "The delusion was fun while it lasted but I am definitely taking out a few ivies and top 20’s out of my college list"
1 post
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+88k members(7.0%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026