r/gradadmissions
356k members
r/gradadmissions is a subreddit with 356k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, program, phd, looking for, and masters, 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
: "How to write Letter of Recommendation for a student applying for PhD in Pure mathematics in USA?"
36 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Canadian grad admissions - feeling overwhelmed"
3 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Funded offer with tuition waiver, GTA & stipend covers $20k per year, but might need to take out loans? Help?"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Hey everyone, I am new to Reddit. I recently graduated from university and I am here to learn, connect with people, and discover job and scholarship opportunities for further studies. Looking forward to being part of the community positively."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/gradadmissions
#1
Struggling
17 posts
#2
Program
15 posts
#3
Phd
: "25, BSc in hand, torn between doing an MSc first vs. trying to go directly into a Phd abroad — feeling behind and not sure what's realistic"
14 posts
#4
Looking For
11 posts
#5
Masters
: "25, BSc in hand, torn between doing an MSc first vs. trying to go directly into a PhD abroad — feeling behind and not sure what's realistic"
11 posts
#6
Advice
8 posts
#7
Application
7 posts
#8
Scholarship
6 posts
#9
Research
: "How much does a “Research master” offset mediocre GPA in phd admissions in sociology?"
5 posts
#10
Decision
5 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
: "Breaking up with my partner because I’m moving away for a fully funded program. How can I feel like I made the right choice?"
43 posts
#2
Social Sciences
: "Fully funded PhD in Hong Kong (perfect research fit) vs China (better environment), what would you do?"
21 posts
#3
Engineering
: "Research based masters or straight to phd?"
21 posts
#4
Biological Sciences
: "I think it’s finally happening!"
20 posts
#5
Computer Sciences
: "Does doing a Masters hurt your chances at applying to PhD programs?"
17 posts
#6
Applied Sciences
: "What are my chances of being accepted to a great university for a masters from a mediocre university?"
13 posts
#7
Humanities
: "THE WAR IS OVER"
9 posts
#8
Computational Sciences
: "Lmao"
8 posts
#9
Education
: "A little something to distract you"
8 posts
#10
Physical Sciences
: "Judge my Competitiveness for PhD in Physics (Theory/Phenomenology)"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/gradadmissions
Yearly
+48k members(15.7%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026