556 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
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 | 153 (27.5%) | 2 | 9 |
| help | 43 (7.7%) | 1 | 7 |
| advice | 40 (7.2%) | 1 | 6 |
| need | 38 (6.8%) | 2 | 10 |
| major | 38 (6.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| year | 32 (5.8%) | 3 | 8 |
| school | 28 (5.0%) | 1 | 11 |
| student | 26 (4.7%) | 1 | 5 |
| degree | 19 (3.4%) | 2 | 20 |
| please | 17 (3.1%) | 1 | 17 |
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r/collegeadvice Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/collegeadvice
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Is this too much for freshman year?
College with no money
college is horrifying, how do you do it?
I’m one class away from a degree I don’t want. Should I finish or just go straight into a different program?
What are solid associates degrees to pursue ?
Is 27 too old to dorm/live off campus?
What supplies did you need or not need
Too late?
What are the chances I get rejected with this transcript?
I’m 17 and I feel like my life is already over
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is this too much for freshman year? | 31 | 53 | image | Jul 4 |
| College with no money | 31 | 111 | text | Jul 11 |
| college is horrifying, how do you do it? | 28 | 53 | text | Jul 8 |
| I’m one class away from a degree I don’t want. Should I finish or just go straight into a different program? | 22 | 145 | text | Jul 30 |
| What are solid associates degrees to pursue ? | 18 | 66 | text | Jul 1 |
| Is 27 too old to dorm/live off campus? | 16 | 42 | text | Jul 7 |
| What supplies did you need or not need | 14 | 37 | text | Jul 24 |
| Too late? | 12 | 15 | text | Jul 4 |
| What are the chances I get rejected with this transcript? | 12 | 107 | image | Jul 31 |
| I’m 17 and I feel like my life is already over | 10 | 15 | text | Jul 30 |
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 Tuesdays around 3 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 18 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 (96%)