528 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chance | 82 (15.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| college | 40 (7.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| ivy | 38 (7.2%) | 1 | 11 |
| cornell | 38 (7.2%) | 10 | 8 |
| sat | 30 (5.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| help | 30 (5.7%) | 1 | 3 |
| columbia | 29 (5.5%) | 10 | 27 |
| international | 24 (4.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| gpa | 24 (4.5%) | 1 | 5 |
| applying | 23 (4.4%) | 1 | 2 |
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Cornell is off my list.
Leaked Columbia post-affirmative action ban admissions data shows rejected Asian applicants had higher average test scores than *admitted* Hispanics and Blacks, and even Whites (for the ACT)
It's crazy how this girl applied to only Harvard and got accepted .
At Columbia, Holding All Else constant, Affirmative Action penalized South Asians considerably more than East Asians
cornell
how strong of a LoR is this?
High-earning parents: Don't let college admissions consultants treat you like a cash cow
Do AOs validate awards
Current Harvard undergrad - AMA about admissions, college life, ECs, internships, etc. :)
What are my chances at yale?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell is off my list. | 312 | 94 | link | Sep 27 |
| Leaked Columbia post-affirmative action ban admissions data shows rejected Asian applicants had higher average test scores than *admitted* Hispanics and Blacks, and even Whites (for the ACT) | 215 | 601 | image | Sep 4 |
| It's crazy how this girl applied to only Harvard and got accepted . | 73 | 68 | image | Sep 9 |
| At Columbia, Holding All Else constant, Affirmative Action penalized South Asians considerably more than East Asians | 42 | 32 | image | Sep 4 |
| cornell | 30 | 22 | text | Sep 29 |
| how strong of a LoR is this? | 27 | 68 | image | Sep 19 |
| High-earning parents: Don't let college admissions consultants treat you like a cash cow | 26 | 18 | text | Sep 20 |
| Do AOs validate awards | 18 | 19 | text | Sep 7 |
| Current Harvard undergrad - AMA about admissions, college life, ECs, internships, etc. :) | 15 | 48 | text | Sep 2 |
| What are my chances at yale? | 13 | 30 | text | Sep 2 |
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r/ApplyingIvyLeague FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ApplyingIvyLeague
What's the best time to post on r/ApplyingIvyLeague?
Based on posting volume, r/ApplyingIvyLeague is most active on Tuesdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ApplyingIvyLeague?
r/ApplyingIvyLeague averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ApplyingIvyLeague get?
Posts on r/ApplyingIvyLeague average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ApplyingIvyLeague get most?
On r/ApplyingIvyLeague, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts