r/gradadmissions
363k members
r/gradadmissions is a subreddit with 363k 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
: "Profile evaluation for CS/AI PhD – Fall 2027"
29 posts
Popular Topics in r/gradadmissions
#1
Struggling
16 posts
#2
Program
15 posts
#3
Looking For
11 posts
#4
Masters
8 posts
#5
Application
7 posts
#6
Scholarship
6 posts
#7
Decision
5 posts
#8
Phd
5 posts
#9
Career
3 posts
#10
School
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
: "PhD Interview with Stanford Prof"
21 posts
#2
Biological Sciences
: "How long should I wait for professors to respond about recommendation letters?"
13 posts
#3
Computer Sciences
: "Do I have a shot?"
11 posts
#4
Applied Sciences
: "Reserve list"
10 posts
#5
Social Sciences
: "Asking for Recommendation Letters from Profs you may not know well (enough)"
9 posts
#6
Engineering
: "Is it worth/appropriate to mention undiagnosed mental issues in my additional information?"
8 posts
#7
Humanities
: "Do I have any chance of getting into a Ph.D. program out of undergrad?"
7 posts
#8
Physical Sciences
: "Cold email feedback"
6 posts
#9
Education
: "Anyone from Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Clemson?"
6 posts
#10
Computational Sciences
: "CS PHD chances with my profile."
3 posts
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+50k members(15.9%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026