r/ApplyingToCollege is a subreddit with 1.3M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, 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
: "bad grade in uw course, should i talk about it?"
28 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "this admissions process is turning me into the person i hated the most"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
College
31 posts
#2
Struggling
25 posts
#3
Hate
23 posts
#4
Struggles
15 posts
#5
Decisions
11 posts
#6
College List
: "influence/deinfluence my College List"
8 posts
#7
Ec
: "Is it worth starting a passion projEct/ Ec in September of senior year?"
7 posts
#8
Rejection
4 posts
#9
School
4 posts
#10
Transfer
4 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
: "Any benefit to submitting early?"
58 posts
#2
Advice
: "this admissions process is turning me into the person i hated the most"
36 posts
#3
College Questions
: "Admitted to UW off of appeal five months after regular decision. On the fence about committing."
34 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Are AI detectors really that trustworthy?"
15 posts
#5
ECs and Activities
: "Looking for research buddies"
8 posts
#6
Standardized Testing
: "Should I submit my SAT Score?"
3 posts
#7
Personal Essay
: "how do i write about personal growth in my personal statement?"
3 posts
#8
Rant
: "Why are colleges so expensive?"
3 posts
#9
Emotional Support
: "did i make the right decision?"
1 post
#10
Serious
: "SUNYS/CUNYS with the best dorms and dining halls"
1 post
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+85k members(6.8%)
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Last updated: August 10, 2026