VBD Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I started my Masters program a few months shy of 21 (Definitely created awkward alcohol related situations because I look older than I am XD Bad genetics, bad!) Now I'm 23 and am trying for PhD. Age has come up at some interviews, but I think they just want to make sure I am not naive about my decisions/research interest and independent (both personal and professional) enough to hack a doctoral program. Panicmode, that may be a special circumstance, since we don't know much about the other applicant except hearsay.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Slim Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Will turn 25 by the fall semester. Frankly, I feel old. Â That's not good! Â Try some B vitamins! Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Just turned 25! Although I see that a lot of people who apply to CS Master's courses have some work experience so hopefully the age difference won't be so bad. The thing that worries me most is that it will have been 4 years since I left university (and last did any real studying) when I start...adjusting is going to be tricky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth.Vegan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 29, will turn 30 in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humblegirl Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I just turned 30 in late Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAcademic Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I was 24 when I started my M.Ed. in 2011. Â I graduate June 1; turn 26 June 3 ...and hopefully start the PhD Program in Legal Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON, CAN in September. Â Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 25, finishing my UG right now. It will be refreshing to be around people my age and older in grad school =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm 26; I'll be 27 by the time my decisions come in. :-)  I feel older than most students because I finished undergrad at 19 and have been in my career for 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epsilon Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 @gradschoolmom "If you have the credentials, you have a chance!" Really? Here are my credentials: 12 conference publications, 2 journal articles and 1 book chapter. 1 patent, 1 award nomination, countless review committees, program committees, invited talks, panels, etc. 16+ years science experience with a prestigious neurosurgery journal article (12 reviewers). Undergrad GPA: 3.82, Current Grad GPA: 3.62. h-index: 7. I just got rejected from the PhD program where my advisor instead picked someone who has ZERO first author publications and only about 2 years of experience. However, this person is about 15 years younger than me. Problem is, you never know what they were thinking. I know a 37 yr old neuro phd who had a low gre/UG gpa but got into top programs; he thinks partially because his age/experience showed he was committed. Good luck with your other apps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ely Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 37 here. Definitely not in the "traditional" crowd, but I don't think about it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hshsjdjdj Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 21, but I turn 22 at the beginning of March (right when the results search says I should be hearing from schools - an acceptance on my birthday would be great!)Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyOfTheForest Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm currently 21, but I'll be 22 when I enter grad school this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LndscpDsign Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm 22, but turning 23 later this month, just a week before I should hear back from my first grad school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishiki Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 19, 20 by the time i start my grad program. i guess i might be the youngest here   but honestly, i don't think anyone can tell i'm younger than average on interviews, and i get the sense that it's not a big deal, that people would judge me on my merits even if they knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacharyObama Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I am 26, will be 27 next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansao Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 37 here. Definitely not in the "traditional" crowd, but I don't think about it too much. We can be in a nontraditional crowd, lol. 35 yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat_nerd Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Mid-teens here. We'll see if anyone notices... Edited February 12, 2013 by dat_nerd ssk2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseofthePhoenix Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 29 but have my MA already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfos Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 22, have my master's already, applying to PhD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyjin Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 25 for my PhD this fall. I was 23 when I started my MA, and ended up in the lower end age-wise with my cohort. (Students from 21 all the way to their 60s!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33andathirdRPM Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 34, turning 35 before I begin my Ph.D. program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick1 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm 29 and applying to doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (both PhD and Psy.D.) I had two Psy.D interviews this week and I was one of the older applicants present although some of the current students present for questions/social interaction were older than me. I also know someone at a program I applied to that is about 7 years older than me and started the program at around 35-36. Â I was 22 graduating from undergrad, spent 2 years taking extra course for psych, started a M.A. program at 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariy Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 23, will be turning 24 this summer. Did I read correctly when someone said mid-teens lol? In any case, younger or older everyone brings something interesting and different to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbooth Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 20! veggiez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyondaboundary Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nope! I'm 45. I "win", I guess?   Looks like I am the oldest of the bunch, at 43!   I think my chances are just as bad as all our chances here.  Lots of people wanting very few spots and limited funding.  Having the credentials doesn't always get you in and lacking the credentials doesn't always keep you out.  Good luck to everyone reaching for the gold ring... unless you are applying to my top choice!!  LOL!  Just turned 45! Just got my first rejection...not holding much hope really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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