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
: "My school counselor just resigned right before college apps. WTF what do i do"
26 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Am I cooked!!?"
3 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Really stressed out about how to pay for college."
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Looking for an experienced Digital SAT tutor (1450 → 1550+/1600)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ApplyingToCollege
#1
College
28 posts
#2
Struggling
25 posts
#3
Hate
24 posts
#4
Struggles
15 posts
#5
Decisions
11 posts
#6
Rejection
4 posts
#7
School
4 posts
#8
Transfer
4 posts
#9
Ap
: "How many Ap's should I take if I am aiming for ivies?"
4 posts
#10
Common App
: "HELP! How do I edit my Common Application after Account Rollover?"
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
: "My school counselor just resigned right before college apps. WTF what do i do"
49 posts
#2
College Questions
: "are there less selective schools like colby college out there?"
37 posts
#3
Advice
: "Don’t fall in love with one college before decisions come out"
27 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Scared for college"
10 posts
#5
ECs and Activities
: "is being ranked extremely high in very popular e-sport title a good ec?"
8 posts
#6
Course Selection
: "should i my fourth year of a language or a class that's relevant to my major?"
7 posts
#7
Financial Aid/Scholarships
: "Need based aid question for small farms (rising senior)"
7 posts
#8
Personal Essay
: "I cannot write anything..."
6 posts
#9
Emotional Support
: "I have a 3.58 GPA and Im shitting my pants"
5 posts
#10
Rant
: "Highschool Research"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/ApplyingToCollege
Yearly
+84k members(6.7%)
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Last updated: August 1, 2026