r/MBA

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About r/MBA

Learn about MBA programs, applying to them, and what life is like while in one and afterwards. Please make sure to read our rules and wiki before posting.

The community at a glance

r/MBA is a Subreddit for Business Owners and Students with roughly 328K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Business topic page.

Roughly 38K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mba, Career, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention mba programs, recs, and school recs.

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Established 2009
328K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +38K members
Growth: +13.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 912 members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 12K members
  • 2019: 16K members
  • 2020: 40K members
  • 2021: 48K members
  • 2023: 86K members
  • 2024: 50K members
  • 2025: 43K members
  • 2026: 21K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 1K members

Topics

  • Mba
    162 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mba
    162
  • Career
    85 posts in the past month
    #2
    Career
    85
  • Struggling
    59 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    59
  • Admissions
    53 posts in the past month
    #4
    Admissions
    53
  • International
    49 posts in the past month
    #5
    International
    49

Flair

  • Careers/Post Grad
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Got into my dream MBAs then walked away for a direct PM role
    2. What actually made you excel in your first post-MBA role (tech, corp strategy, consulting)?
    3. I want to die
    #1
    Careers/Post Grad
    Got into my dream MBAs then walked away for a direct PM role · What actually made you excel in your first post-MBA role (tech, corp strategy, consulting)? · I want to die
    32
  • Admissions
    30 posts in the past month
    1. CBS ($$$) vs Wharton. Need Advice
    2. Applying without a consultant. Looking for honest advice on actually useful resources (+ ApplicantLab?)
    3. What MBA applicants often overlook: Insights from our MBA and alumni community
    #2
    Admissions
    CBS ($$$) vs Wharton. Need Advice · Applying without a consultant. Looking for honest advice on actually useful resources (+ ApplicantLab?) · What MBA applicants often overlook: Insights from our MBA and alumni community
    30
  • Profile Review
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Profile Evaluation - Deferred MBA (HBS 2+2 / Stanford GSB Deferred / Yale Silver Scholars)
    2. Profile evaluation request || Career break + a couple of short stints across different sectors
    3. Profile Review Plz All opinions wanted!
    #3
    Profile Review
    Profile Evaluation - Deferred MBA (HBS 2+2 / Stanford GSB Deferred / Yale Silver Scholars) · Profile evaluation request || Career break + a couple of short stints across different sectors · Profile Review Plz All opinions wanted!
    12
  • Ask Me Anything
    11 posts in the past month
    1. AMA on Financing the MBA -- with Juno and Clear Admit
    2. How much did location matter when choosing your MBA program?
    3. Wayne State MBA, best first-semester classes? (Marketing)
    #4
    Ask Me Anything
    AMA on Financing the MBA -- with Juno and Clear Admit · How much did location matter when choosing your MBA program? · Wayne State MBA, best first-semester classes? (Marketing)
    11
  • On Campus
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Bhai ye rohtak ka khel khtm krdo koi tho
    2. Is everyone at B-School actually finding their "soul packs" in week one, or is it all a massive fake show? Feeling completely isolated.
    3. Going to join campus today but
    #5
    On Campus
    Bhai ye rohtak ka khel khtm krdo koi tho · Is everyone at B-School actually finding their "soul packs" in week one, or is it all a massive fake show? Feeling completely isolated. · Going to join campus today but
    5

Product recommendations

  • mba programs
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Which Online/Hybrid MBA Programs Offer the Best Career Services and On-Campus Recruiting?
    2. Best 1 Year MBA Programs in the USA
    3. Best MBA programs for URM?
    #1
    mba programs
    Which Online/Hybrid MBA Programs Offer the Best Career Services and On-Campus Recruiting? · Best 1 Year MBA Programs in the USA · Best MBA programs for URM?
    25
  • recs
    14 posts in the past month
    1. MBA admissions consultant recs
    2. I've taken over 100 prospective student phone calls and write recs to the ADCOMs afterwards, AMA
    3. Anyone have any idea of my likelihood of getting in based on stats? Submitted GSB, HBS, CBS - 332 GRE, Latino, Tech, 3.5 GPA state uni, strong essay and recs. Figure it’s still a tiny shot.
    #2
    recs
    MBA admissions consultant recs · I've taken over 100 prospective student phone calls and write recs to the ADCOMs afterwards, AMA · Anyone have any idea of my likelihood of getting in based on stats? Submitted GSB, HBS, CBS - 332 GRE, Latino, Tech, 3.5 GPA state uni, strong essay and recs. Figure it’s still a tiny shot.
    14
  • school recs
    5 posts in the past month
    1. school recs for software engineer
    2. School recs for Search Fund / ETA outside of M7?
    3. School recs: for the best balance of prestige and super chill academics/fun social scene
    #3
    school recs
    school recs for software engineer · School recs for Search Fund / ETA outside of M7? · School recs: for the best balance of prestige and super chill academics/fun social scene
    5
  • admissions consultant
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best admission consultant
    2. MBA admissions consultant recs
    3. admissions consultant recs
    #4
    admissions consultant
    Best admission consultant · MBA admissions consultant recs · admissions consultant recs
    3
  • mba admission consultant
    1 post in the past month
    1. MBA admissions consultant recs
    #5
    mba admission consultant
    MBA admissions consultant recs
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MBA for?
Best for Business Owners and Students enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MBA free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MBA have?
Roughly 328K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MBA on?
r/MBA runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MBA cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MBA is organized under Business Owners, Students.
How do I join r/MBA?
You can join r/MBA by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Business communities like?
A broad topic that covers everything from solo business owners to startup teams and larger operators. You will find communities on Discord, Reddit, and Slack focused on strategy, growth, operations, and the day-to-day grind of running something. Good for getting outside perspectives, finding collaborators, or just talking through problems with people who actually get it.
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