r/MBA

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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 339K 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
339K Members

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Yearly: +37K members
Growth: +12.4% / 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: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Nov: 801 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What role does the Interview play in final admissions decisions?
    2. Need Advice
    3. Suggestion & eligibility
    #1
    Advice Requests
    What role does the Interview play in final admissions decisions? · Need Advice · Suggestion & eligibility
    12
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking job
    2. Is an Online MBA Worth It for Career Growth? Need Suggestions on Universities & Budget
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Seeking job · Is an Online MBA Worth It for Career Growth? Need Suggestions on Universities & Budget
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Admitted to a T15 ($), but the deposit is due before my M7 decisions. Pay it or risk it?
    #3
    Money Talk
    Admitted to a T15 ($), but the deposit is due before my M7 decisions. Pay it or risk it?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Did I mess up?
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Did I mess up?
    1

Topics

  • Mba
    51 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mba
    51
  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    36
  • Looking For A
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    25
  • Career Change
    13 posts in the past month
    #4
    Career Change
    13
  • Looking
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking
    10

Flair

  • Admissions
    48 posts in the past month
    1. People be posting these fake updates on clearadmit. I mean come on does anyone believe this
    2. Finished all my interviews (CBS, Booth, LBS, UCLA). Anything else I can do to move the needle, or is it purely a waiting game? (Happy to share debriefs!)
    3. What role does the Interview play in final admissions decisions?
    #1
    Admissions
    People be posting these fake updates on clearadmit. I mean come on does anyone believe this · Finished all my interviews (CBS, Booth, LBS, UCLA). Anything else I can do to move the needle, or is it purely a waiting game? (Happy to share debriefs!) · What role does the Interview play in final admissions decisions?
    48
  • Careers/Post Grad
    25 posts in the past month
    1. For Anyone Considering an MBA for IB/PE in London – 2026
    2. MBA or direct to MBB?
    3. Is r/gmat a promotional front for Target Test Prep (TTP)?
    #2
    Careers/Post Grad
    For Anyone Considering an MBA for IB/PE in London – 2026 · MBA or direct to MBB? · Is r/gmat a promotional front for Target Test Prep (TTP)?
    25
  • Profile Review
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Profile Review — Realism Check for Dream French MBA (HEC Paris, ESCP, ESSEC, EDHEC) with Family Business Background
    2. Profile Evaluation - 665 GMAT
    3. MBA Profile Evaluation | Chances of Admission at M7 / T15 / Top MBA Programs
    #3
    Profile Review
    Profile Review — Realism Check for Dream French MBA (HEC Paris, ESCP, ESSEC, EDHEC) with Family Business Background · Profile Evaluation - 665 GMAT · MBA Profile Evaluation | Chances of Admission at M7 / T15 / Top MBA Programs
    10
  • Articles/News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. How much does the specific program matter versus what you do while you are there?
    2. Is it normal to feel like everyone in my cohort is better connected than me?
    3. Does anyone have organisational behaviour hand written notes
    #4
    Articles/News
    How much does the specific program matter versus what you do while you are there? · Is it normal to feel like everyone in my cohort is better connected than me? · Does anyone have organisational behaviour hand written notes
    4
  • Ask Me Anything
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Post MBA School Debt
    2. AMA With Duke Alum at Boss starting soon!
    3. Duke MBA Alum AMA - Sunday, Nov 1st @ 11AM
    #5
    Ask Me Anything
    Post MBA School Debt · AMA With Duke Alum at Boss starting soon! · Duke MBA Alum AMA - Sunday, Nov 1st @ 11AM
    4

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 339K 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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