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 335K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th 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. Product recommendations often mention mba programs, recs, and school recs.

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Established 2009
335K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +37K members
Growth: +12.5% / 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: 28K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 139 members

Topics

  • Mba
    65 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mba
    65
  • Struggling
    57 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    57
  • 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

  • Careers/Post Grad
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Please don’t do what I did
    2. My consulting classmates barely contribute to group assignments
    3. Coolest Post MBA careers?
    #1
    Careers/Post Grad
    Please don’t do what I did · My consulting classmates barely contribute to group assignments · Coolest Post MBA careers?
    39
  • Admissions
    34 posts in the past month
    1. How do I get into HBS with or without a consulting firm?
    2. Help me narrow down MBA schools based on culture & location
    3. Has anyone applying for the Cornell MBA waiver been denied one before?
    #2
    Admissions
    How do I get into HBS with or without a consulting firm? · Help me narrow down MBA schools based on culture & location · Has anyone applying for the Cornell MBA waiver been denied one before?
    34
  • Profile Review
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Am I too old for a full-time MBA at 38?
    2. MBA Survey Questions. Help me graduate please! 🤣
    3. Requesting Profile Evaluation for LBS MBA
    #3
    Profile Review
    Am I too old for a full-time MBA at 38? · MBA Survey Questions. Help me graduate please! 🤣 · Requesting Profile Evaluation for LBS MBA
    13
  • Ask Me Anything
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone have experience with the MBA at Northeastern Illinois University?
    2. wealth management vs AML/Compliance
    3. LLB vs MBA abroad — genuinely torn, need outside perspective
    #4
    Ask Me Anything
    Anyone have experience with the MBA at Northeastern Illinois University? · wealth management vs AML/Compliance · LLB vs MBA abroad — genuinely torn, need outside perspective
    7
  • On Campus
    6 posts in the past month
    1. How do people fund living during an MBA?
    2. CBS student here - Would it be unethical to shop at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery stores? My classmates reacted negatively, saying "they're not for us."
    3. MBA/ Darden
    #5
    On Campus
    How do people fund living during an MBA? · CBS student here - Would it be unethical to shop at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery stores? My classmates reacted negatively, saying "they're not for us." · MBA/ Darden
    6

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 335K 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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