893 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (81%).
r/GradSchool Traffic & Engagement r/GradSchool Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/GradSchool Most Active Times When r/GradSchool Is Most Active
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r/GradSchool Flair Performance r/GradSchool Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions & Applications | 148 (38.6%) | 2 |
| Academics | 85 (22.2%) | 5 |
| Research | 67 (17.5%) | 2 |
| Health & Work/Life Balance | 39 (10.2%) | 22 |
| Finance | 19 (5.0%) | 6 |
| Professional | 17 (4.4%) | 5 |
| Fun & Humour | 8 (2.1%) | 8 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/GradSchool Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/GradSchool
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| phd | 111 (12.4%) | 9 | 5 |
| grad | 107 (12.0%) | 8 | 5 |
| school | 94 (10.5%) | 8 | 5 |
| advice | 68 (7.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| masters | 54 (6.0%) | 4 | 3 |
| research | 52 (5.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| program | 49 (5.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| thesis | 40 (4.5%) | 7 | 3 |
| master | 40 (4.5%) | 5 | 2 |
| need | 40 (4.5%) | 23 | 4 |
r/GradSchool Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/GradSchool
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/GradSchool Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/GradSchool
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I want to cry: I overheard my defense committee
Admitted to a Master's in Spain but need urgent institutional funding/scholarship to escape Gaza. Only 9 days left.
Privileged take: My PhD was the happiest time of my life
I underestimated how physical grad school would be
Are you guys actually doing 60+ hr work weeks?
How are grad degrees looked at compared to undergrad?
Title: I Have a $150k scholarship for grad school but can't do part-time - is it worth leaving my cushy tech job?
Anyone feel bad for having so much free time the summer between their Bachelor’s and Master’s?
Is it weird or inappropriate as a white person to pursue a PhD in Black Studies?
My thesis advisor is crossing professional boundaries and I don’t know how to handle it
r/GradSchool Audience Overlap r/GradSchool Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/GradSchool FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/GradSchool
What's the best time to post on r/GradSchool?
Based on posting volume, r/GradSchool is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/GradSchool?
r/GradSchool averages 30 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/GradSchool get?
Posts on r/GradSchool average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/GradSchool get most?
On r/GradSchool, most posts are text posts (81%)