465 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/CollegeAdmissions Traffic & Engagement r/CollegeAdmissions Traffic & Engagement
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r/CollegeAdmissions Most Active Times When r/CollegeAdmissions Is Most Active
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r/CollegeAdmissions Flair Performance r/CollegeAdmissions Flair Performance
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r/CollegeAdmissions Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/CollegeAdmissions
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chance | 78 (16.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| college | 71 (15.3%) | 1 | 8 |
| help | 35 (7.5%) | 1 | 4 |
| chances | 29 (6.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| school | 27 (5.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| sat | 26 (5.6%) | 1 | 11 |
| gpa | 24 (5.2%) | 1 | 9 |
| apply | 23 (5.0%) | 1 | 5 |
| university | 20 (4.3%) | 1 | 4 |
| student | 20 (4.3%) | 1 | 9 |
r/CollegeAdmissions Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/CollegeAdmissions
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r/CollegeAdmissions Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/CollegeAdmissions
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Uncomfortable T30 Rankings: Sexual Assault on Campus
I just read a family friend's daughter's research paper, and it was all BS.
Anyone want to share stats and where they were NOT admitted?
Is it a bad look for a prospective college student if their parent calls to ask a question about the process?
Convince me not submitting scores isn’t admitting they are bad.
deinfluence / influence my college list (be brutal)
For everyone who are targeting ivy leagues
A Mistake I Wish I Avoided Before College
I'm too broke for this. Should I even bother? (Please be kind.)
15 Tips I Wish I Knew as a High School Student
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncomfortable T30 Rankings: Sexual Assault on Campus | 53 | 28 | text | Sep 28 |
| I just read a family friend's daughter's research paper, and it was all BS. | 33 | 42 | text | Sep 4 |
| Anyone want to share stats and where they were NOT admitted? | 18 | 67 | text | Sep 20 |
| Is it a bad look for a prospective college student if their parent calls to ask a question about the process? | 10 | 44 | text | Sep 1 |
| Convince me not submitting scores isn’t admitting they are bad. | 10 | 32 | text | Sep 8 |
| deinfluence / influence my college list (be brutal) | 8 | 31 | text | Sep 27 |
| For everyone who are targeting ivy leagues | 6 | 3 | text | Sep 6 |
| A Mistake I Wish I Avoided Before College | 5 | 6 | text | Sep 28 |
| I'm too broke for this. Should I even bother? (Please be kind.) | 5 | 48 | text | Sep 6 |
| 15 Tips I Wish I Knew as a High School Student | 5 | 0 | text | Sep 29 |
r/CollegeAdmissions Audience Overlap r/CollegeAdmissions Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/CollegeAdmissions FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/CollegeAdmissions
What's the best time to post on r/CollegeAdmissions?
Based on posting volume, r/CollegeAdmissions 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/CollegeAdmissions?
r/CollegeAdmissions averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/CollegeAdmissions get?
Posts on r/CollegeAdmissions average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/CollegeAdmissions get most?
On r/CollegeAdmissions, most posts are text posts (100%)