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 330K 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 37K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mba, Struggling, and Looking For A. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention mba programs, recs, and school recs.

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Established 2009
330K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +37K members
Growth: +12.8% / 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: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Aug: 82 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    35 posts in the past month
    1. My company will pay for my MBA… but the school choices aren’t great
    2. Is MBA really required for better opportunities or better pay?
    3. Real talk & advice on intl placement at M7/T15? (Fall 2028 intake)
    #1
    Advice Requests
    My company will pay for my MBA… but the school choices aren’t great · Is MBA really required for better opportunities or better pay? · Real talk & advice on intl placement at M7/T15? (Fall 2028 intake)
    35
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Need help with selecting mba consultant
    2. Loans for full COA for internationals?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Need help with selecting mba consultant · Loans for full COA for internationals?
    2

Topics

  • Mba
    66 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mba
    66
  • Struggling
    59 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    59
  • Looking For A
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    25
  • Job
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job
    17
  • Looking
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking
    11

Flair

  • Admissions
    73 posts in the past month
    1. Cautionary tales about Leland - Coach Failed to Deliver Promised Work and Blocked me
    2. I got into William & Mary MBA and George Washington MBA both on full scholarships…
    3. Getting into MBA at 36 is it worth it?
    #1
    Admissions
    Cautionary tales about Leland - Coach Failed to Deliver Promised Work and Blocked me · I got into William & Mary MBA and George Washington MBA both on full scholarships… · Getting into MBA at 36 is it worth it?
    73
  • Careers/Post Grad
    68 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the coolest job you’ve seen from someone with an MBA?
    2. What's one thing about an MBA that everyone hypes up, but isn't as great as people make it seem?
    3. How I think about financial costs of MBA
    #2
    Careers/Post Grad
    What’s the coolest job you’ve seen from someone with an MBA? · What's one thing about an MBA that everyone hypes up, but isn't as great as people make it seem? · How I think about financial costs of MBA
    68
  • Profile Review
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Profile review: Retiring military at 40 — realistic for McCombs, and is the MBA worth it?
    2. How's My MBA Profile for T25? Trying for energy-focused programs
    3. Will my 2.5 years of experience be an issue?
    #3
    Profile Review
    Profile review: Retiring military at 40 — realistic for McCombs, and is the MBA worth it? · How's My MBA Profile for T25? Trying for energy-focused programs · Will my 2.5 years of experience be an issue?
    33
  • On Campus
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Ivy software MBA Prep Works
    2. MBA worth it for broader reset?
    3. What things I must know and good at if I have MBA
    #4
    On Campus
    Ivy software MBA Prep Works · MBA worth it for broader reset? · What things I must know and good at if I have MBA
    11
  • Ask Me Anything
    10 posts in the past month
    1. MBA right after undergrad
    2. USC Marshall vs Indiana Kelley
    3. Tech advice for a person planning for MBA
    #5
    Ask Me Anything
    MBA right after undergrad · USC Marshall vs Indiana Kelley · Tech advice for a person planning for MBA
    10

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 330K 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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