Kathiza Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'll be 26 and in my country (Austria) that's considered about normal. Actually, I'm younger than most other doctoral students at my department. But I'm quite curious how the cohort will be at my US-school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishlibra Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 27 and thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I will be 28 when I start this fall. Took 2.5 years off between BA and MA to give the corporate world a whirl...that didn't work out so well. As long as I get in this year, there will be no breaks between MA and Ph.D. programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalia222 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I asked my mother last night if they shot people when they turn 40. She assured me that they do not. They do it at 39 she says. LOL. I'll be 32. I have no idea when I'll get out, and do not particularly care. For me the journey is more important than the destination! NadaJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthro.fish Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 33. Hopefully a professor by 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucien2111 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 21 years and 3 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCat Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'll be 25 but turning 26 shortly after starting the fall semester. It took me a little while to finish my BA (I transferred and lost a lot of credits) and then I did an MA. Plus I've always been a bit older than most students since I have a winter birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathiza Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Since at most of "my" schools, the average age of a beginning PhD student is 30-32, I wasn't prepared to work together with 21 year olds. Not that I have any problem with this at all! Don't get me wrong. (I'm 25 but I feel a lot younger and I have many friends which are several years younger than me) It's just VERY unusual for me. In my country most people start college at 19 or even at 20. And you HAVE to get a Master's degree before you can start a PhD. So most doctoral students are around my age (25). I think the very earliest one can start a doctoral program here is... hmm... 23 - but only if you're a woman (no military) and attended a 4-year highschool (many schools here don't take 4 but 5 years to complete). But I think it's good when a cohort is diverse in age, background, interests and so on. I'm really looking forward to it (just waiting for the loads of acceptance letters to come in ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanie Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I am surprised to learn that many of my fellow applicants are applying straight out of undergrads. That means some people are starting their PhDs at the age of 21/22. That seems so young to me! Well, if I get in next year I'll be starting my PhD at the age of 26. To me it's the perfect timing. How about you guys? 32. I have a baby (so a mat leave occurred) and I did an undergrad, a post graduate diploma, an MA and now the PhD. So yeah. 32! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcandy Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I am surprised to learn that many of my fellow applicants are applying straight out of undergrads. That means some people are starting their PhDs at the age of 21/22. That seems so young to me! Well, if I get in next year I'll be starting my PhD at the age of 26. To me it's the perfect timing. How about you guys? http://www.petersons.com/ if you search your program, you may find that the average age is much older then you expected. For example, I'm applying for Public Health and 30 was the average age of applicants accepted. So good news. I don't think students should ever go directly into a PhD. Get some life experiences. This would explain why so many professors are socially awkward. Get a job selling hot dogs =) Talk to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yalzin Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Provided I get in, I'll be 27 when I start. After an extended undergrad session, I studied to be a Social Studies Teacher (MST), and after that degree, tired out Educational Technology (MSEd). I also took a year off to work as a teachers aide. I know this is a very good time for me. I had a lot of growing up and experiencing to do with the real world, got married, etc. I also need a way to get out of the North Country, and this is a great way to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy.princess Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Oh, I feel sooo old now If I'll get in this year I'll be 31+ when I start my PhD. In my country there is a mandatory army service of 2 years, straight out of high school. I started my BA at 20 and finished it at 24, took a year off to get some work experience and went to the MBA, which I finished at 27.5. Then I took sometime off to invest in my consulting business and then moved to US at 30, almost a year ago. Can the adcoms be easier on elderly applicants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I will have just turned 25. Took 2 years off after UG to work, wasn't sure if I wanted grad school and many people told me I would not be motivated to go to school since I had a job....they were very wrong! I realized seeing all the research out there I wanted in on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropsych76 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'll be turning 22 this summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'll be turning 22 this summer... I always thought you were 34 because of the 76 in your username! psycholinguist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropsych76 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I always thought you were 34 because of the 76 in your username! haha nope. i wonder if people would think my posts are wiser if they thought i was older... probably not psycholinguist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man & the C(S) Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 40 Yup OLD man & the C(S) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly28 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaraDanielle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiseauaudio Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'll be 27! Great idea for a thread Peanut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotov Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliciaw Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 i'll be 21 this winter, so 22 next year~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennue Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) I'll be 23 when I start graduate school, after doing both a bachelor and a master. Edited February 20, 2011 by Ennue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patertot Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Starting the PhD this fall, and I'll be 40 when I do. My oldest is only three years from college. And I already felt old when I started my second Masters at 30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokes Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 25 (when I start) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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