359.9K members. The best post we have captured here reached 152 upvotes, which works out to 0 per 1,000 members.
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The mix of post types among everything we have captured. Posting a link where almost nothing but images lands is wasted effort, and this is the fastest way to see it.
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The biggest posts we have captured here. Links go to the original on Reddit.
What to avoid when writing a personal statement (in my opinion)
Professor finally replied to my cold email
reflections from an incoming PhD student
Just avoid ECE PhD at UMD in College Park if you are an international student
Can research experience at a top US lab make up for a ~3.0 undergrad GPA?
Do I have a good shot at religion PhD programs?
Is the American dream over for international students?
Got a reply from cold emailing professors, now what?
Neuroscience & Clinical Psych Fall 2027 - Updates
Odds of getting into CS PhD programs
Within four times the member count either way, so the comparison is fair. Sorted by upside.
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