Too old for full time?

I would agree (in general) with refurb's assessment. There are special exceptions at every school (age 37-40ish).

I would also like to add that you may find opportunities limited (compared to your peers) due to your age and experience. For example, some companies are looking to fill their positions with younger candidates. Some HR reps would ask older candidates if he/she would be okay with working for someone younger than him/her. It's illegal for companies to reject an applicant based on his/her age. However, they have every right to only select candidates they want to interview.

So if you don't have a special reason, I would recommend PT MBA or EMBA program.

Thanks for the feedback. I had PT as my backup option at UCB. I cannot move out of the bay area due to other commitments.

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Hi psv76,

You should not be worried that you have hit some imaginary cut-off age. As an older candidate, you will have to prove that it makes sense to return to school at this late stage of your career and that you are not merely encountering a mid-career crisis.

You will also have to demonstrate that all of your time in the work world has been well spent. You should demonstrate progression, tangible contributions, and a high level of self-awareness, confidence, and maturity. A 37-year-old applicant who has spent 15 years in the same position without showing significant growth or progression will have a hard time being admitted to a top school. But this is not because they are 37 or because of the 15 years of experience. Rather, it is because they may have not demonstrated growth during that time.

I hope this was of help.

Best,

Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team