350 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (97%).
r/UCAS Traffic & Engagement r/UCAS Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/UCAS Most Active Times When r/UCAS Is Most Active
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r/UCAS Flair Performance r/UCAS Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| A Levels / IB / GCSE / BTEC Questions | 73 (21.7%) | 2 |
| Personal Statements | 73 (21.7%) | 2 |
| Medicine Questions | 52 (15.4%) | 2 |
| International Applications | 48 (14.2%) | 1 |
| Oxbridge | 30 (8.9%) | 2 |
| Law Applications | 16 (4.7%) | 1 |
| UCAS Bread 🍞 (Offers) | 14 (4.2%) | 2 |
| Admissions Tests | 11 (3.3%) | 2 |
| Interviews | 9 (2.7%) | 1 |
| Announcements | 7 (2.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/UCAS Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/UCAS
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ucas | 50 (14.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| personal | 40 (11.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| apply | 40 (11.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| statement | 38 (10.9%) | 1 | 3 |
| help | 34 (9.7%) | 1 | 3 |
| uni | 28 (8.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| choices | 24 (6.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| application | 22 (6.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| ucl | 19 (5.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| year | 17 (4.9%) | 2 | 2 |
r/UCAS Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/UCAS
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/UCAS Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/UCAS
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
i don’t want to feel like i’m getting the guilty way in
Homeless and filling out UCAS, HELP
How do I write the first section of the personal statement???
Non priority remark- should I inform my uni??
UCAS privately while being in year 13 at sixth form
rate my choices for philosophy
What med schools to apply to?
am i at a disadvantage for applying close to the deadline
Does UCL care about personal statements that much?
A-level Resit
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i don’t want to feel like i’m getting the guilty way in | 17 | 6 | text | Sep 6 |
| Homeless and filling out UCAS, HELP | 13 | 5 | text | Sep 26 |
| How do I write the first section of the personal statement??? | 12 | 6 | text | Sep 1 |
| Non priority remark- should I inform my uni?? | 12 | 15 | text | Sep 6 |
| UCAS privately while being in year 13 at sixth form | 10 | 16 | text | Sep 29 |
| rate my choices for philosophy | 9 | 9 | image | Sep 27 |
| What med schools to apply to? | 8 | 7 | text | Sep 17 |
| am i at a disadvantage for applying close to the deadline | 8 | 5 | text | Sep 30 |
| Does UCL care about personal statements that much? | 7 | 3 | text | Sep 28 |
| A-level Resit | 7 | 3 | text | Sep 18 |
r/UCAS Audience Overlap r/UCAS Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/UCAS FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/UCAS
What's the best time to post on r/UCAS?
Based on posting volume, r/UCAS is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/UCAS?
r/UCAS averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/UCAS get?
Posts on r/UCAS average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/UCAS get most?
On r/UCAS, most posts are text posts (97%)