r/gradadmissions
365k members
r/gradadmissions is a subreddit with 365k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, program, looking for, masters, and application, and they frequently recommend/review gift ideas and college recommendations.
This subreddit is for anyone who is going through the process of getting into graduate school, and for those who've been there and have advice to give.
Popular Themes in r/gradadmissions
#1
Advice Requests
: "I feel guilty about the mistakes in my application materials. Am I overthinking about it?"
31 posts
Popular Topics in r/gradadmissions
#1
Struggling
16 posts
#2
Program
14 posts
#3
Looking For
11 posts
#4
Masters
11 posts
#5
Application
7 posts
#6
Scholarship
6 posts
#7
Decision
5 posts
#8
Phd
5 posts
#9
Career
3 posts
#10
University
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/gradadmissions
Gift Ideas
3 reviews
#1
Starbucks
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Etsy
5.0★ from 1 review
College Recommendations
1 review
#1
University of Toronto
2.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/gradadmissions
#1
General Advice
: "I feel guilty about the mistakes in my application materials. Am I overthinking about it?"
19 posts
#2
Social Sciences
: "A little advice needed"
14 posts
#3
Applied Sciences
: "The Future of the GRE"
10 posts
#4
Engineering
: "Incoming PhD student Jan 2027 NUS Singapore"
10 posts
#5
Computer Sciences
: "CS PhD Chance"
8 posts
#6
Biological Sciences
: "How to make a CV for a master's degree application?"
8 posts
#7
Education
: "How much do I elaborate on my topic in the statement of purpose for Ph.D. ?"
7 posts
#8
Computational Sciences
: "How I got replies back from most PIs I emailed"
6 posts
#9
Venting
: "GRE ETS is a scam"
3 posts
#10
Humanities
: "Do I realistically stand a chance of a funded PhD offer in English at a US university, or does my non-literature bachelor’s and non-elite background count heavily against me?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/gradadmissions
Yearly
+51k members(16.1%)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026