Another "ancient one" here -- going to be 42 very soon. I'm hoping to get into a genetics or bioinformatics program, but I'm geographically stuck. I don't have much research experience, and while I do have a summer internship lined up, it's only 6 weeks long (but PAID!). I will be looking for a more local research opportunity in the fall. It's a bit daunting, knowing that I'll be competing for a spot with much younger and much better positioned applicants. I try to tell myself I have a lot going for me, but I'm also trying to be realistic, and I'm prepared to try again next year if things don't work out this time around (although I'll be even OLDER then).