613 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (95%).
r/collegeadvice Traffic & Engagement r/collegeadvice Traffic & Engagement
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r/collegeadvice Flair Performance r/collegeadvice Flair Performance
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r/collegeadvice Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/collegeadvice
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| college | 149 (24.3%) | 2 | 8 |
| advice | 63 (10.3%) | 1 | 5 |
| major | 48 (7.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| help | 43 (7.0%) | 1 | 7 |
| need | 37 (6.0%) | 1 | 4 |
| year | 23 (3.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| school | 23 (3.8%) | 1 | 5 |
| transfer | 19 (3.1%) | 1 | 4 |
| student | 19 (3.1%) | 2 | 6 |
| class | 17 (2.8%) | 3 | 8 |
r/collegeadvice Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/collegeadvice
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r/collegeadvice Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/collegeadvice
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Does this email seem like I’m making excuses?
Professor never shows up for class..
Is a history degree “worthless?”
Thinking of dropping some classes
Is it worth it to have a 30 minute commute in exchange for all of schooling costs being covered?
I wasted 5 years and tens of thousands of dollars
Finding Friends
I’m basically being paid to go to college and I still want to drop out. Am I making a huge mistake?
Anyone have experience with going to college with a GED?
Is a laptop necessary?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does this email seem like I’m making excuses? | 120 | 84 | image | Sep 5 |
| Professor never shows up for class.. | 44 | 60 | text | Sep 15 |
| Is a history degree “worthless?” | 43 | 193 | text | Sep 18 |
| Thinking of dropping some classes | 36 | 78 | image | Sep 4 |
| Is it worth it to have a 30 minute commute in exchange for all of schooling costs being covered? | 33 | 111 | text | Sep 27 |
| I wasted 5 years and tens of thousands of dollars | 29 | 24 | text | Sep 17 |
| Finding Friends | 29 | 16 | text | Sep 10 |
| I’m basically being paid to go to college and I still want to drop out. Am I making a huge mistake? | 19 | 51 | text | Sep 28 |
| Anyone have experience with going to college with a GED? | 15 | 40 | text | Sep 4 |
| Is a laptop necessary? | 15 | 104 | text | Sep 29 |
r/collegeadvice Audience Overlap r/collegeadvice Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/collegeadvice FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/collegeadvice
What's the best time to post on r/collegeadvice?
Based on posting volume, r/collegeadvice is most active on Mondays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/collegeadvice?
r/collegeadvice averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/collegeadvice get?
Posts on r/collegeadvice average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/collegeadvice get most?
On r/collegeadvice, most posts are text posts (95%)