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, 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
: "Currently enter my senior year with a 2.7 GPA, is it over?"
10 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Freaking out about ecs"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
College
29 posts
#2
Hate
28 posts
#3
Struggling
28 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
: "what should i prioritize on the award section?"
41 posts
#2
Advice
: "how do you scale a passion project?"
13 posts
#3
College Questions
: "AP Score Question"
13 posts
#4
ECs and Activities
: "Marketing portfolio for college apps."
7 posts
#5
Personal Essay
: "My college essay idea"
1 post
#6
Athletics/Recruiting
: "Looking For A Research Team"
1 post
#7
Standardized Testing
: "when is the best time to take the act"
1 post
#8
Discussion
: "thoughts on ap exam 4s for highly selective colleges?"
1 post
#9
Rant
: "Am I wrong for prioritizing top colleges?"
1 post
#10
Emotional Support
: "Does anyone else feel like no matter how hard they study, it’s never enough?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+82k members(6.5%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026