r/gradadmissions
359k members
r/gradadmissions is a subreddit with 359k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, 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
: "22F, 3 degrees and almost 3 years of research experience, but I still don't seem to get an admission."
45 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "A warning about UCLA from a current PhD student"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "It's time! (To start working on those PhD apps)"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Desperate need of research volunteer opportunities in Edmonton"
1 post
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
Phd
: "Thinking about a Phd in semiconductors. What actually matters to professors and admissions committees at this stage?/USA"
6 posts
#8
Decision
5 posts
#9
Hate
4 posts
#10
Admissions
: "Panel on graduate Admissions in polymer science"
4 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
: "How to explain an extremely long gap due to mental illness?"
51 posts
#2
Engineering
: "Want to apply to grad school, but bad GPA and only interested in one university."
23 posts
#3
Social Sciences
: "Do I need letters of recommendation from my MA?"
19 posts
#4
Biological Sciences
: "Any tips or suggestions would be helpful. Applying for Phd"
17 posts
#5
Computer Sciences
: "19yo Starting to Master's in Poland (0 research experience). Need to get into a Ph.D. 14 months to avoid obligatory military service. How do I build a research profile from scratch."
16 posts
#6
Physical Sciences
: "PhD in 2027 mid to late: Profile review(am I cooked?)"
10 posts
#7
Computational Sciences
: "Research experience during internships"
9 posts
#8
Applied Sciences
: "Confused whether it is worth it to email Profs before PhD applications"
8 posts
#9
Education
: "Title: Advice for getting Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship at University of Debrecen (UG Biology) 🇭🇺"
7 posts
#10
Venting
: "A warning about UCLA from a current PhD student"
6 posts
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+49k members(15.8%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026