my question is: do admission committee shy away from older applicants?

It's never too late, my darlings. I had a friend in the UK and she was 54. I helped her with all the essays and papers 🤫. Btw it's what I do. I make PhD students' life easier.

As long as the point is not to be an academic older is fine. Academia requires naive young students willing to work themselves into the grave for nothing. Phd in industry opens interesting doors. Financially it’s questionable at any age.

Jenny Craig. 👀

Great advice. Thanks for sharing! 🏴‍☠

I'm hopefully about to begin a PhD journey myself, having had one failed attempt in my early 20s. Now I'm in my late 30s I was feeling like it might be too late, but your story has encouraged and inspired me. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations on your determination and success!

Waste time. Don't do it.

Thx :)

I'm 64 and in my fourth year of my PhD. Never too old!

God Bless You!!

Being an RN, the profession is very clinician-focused, so higher education always seemed esoteric and rare. I wanted to be a kick-ass trauma and then flight nurse so that was my passion. There is typically little increase in one's pay, yet tons of debt with getting an advanced degree. So after getting my experience in trauma and as a flight nurse, I found myself burnt out as a bedside. I loved teaching students (new graduates in my unit and new hires), so when I learned I could teach at an Associate degree school with just my Bachelor's, I took the leap. Five years later, I had my MSN, and 10 years later, I got my PhD (at age 57). Despite being the oldest student in my cohort, I actually did very well. I was the only one working FT to finish on time (4 years) and received many accolades for my work. I got promoted at my nursing school and am now an Associate Professor of Nursing. I love my life. Will I go on to publish much? That's been on the back burner, but I still do not regret going for it.

Loved this Mam! I need some assistance. How can I reach out to you?

The PhD Place, your story it is just incredible really. Very positive and encouraging😃👍 Too good to be true ❤❤ Thank for for sharing with us your journey at this video. All the best to you with your life journey 👍👍😃😃

Universities are now cesspools of Libtard wokeism.

It´s never too late ever! Abraham 100, and Sarai 90, had Isaac (Gen 18:11-15). Some will laugh, scorn, or even mock you, but you must not mind the haters😜.

Thanks for the encouragement to us older learners. I'm taking organic chemistry now to prepare for grad school; it's very easy to see people in their 20s and think you're too old. I think right now I'd like to pursue a professional master's, then apply for a Ph.D and/or a second master's in education.

I really needed to hear this advice today. I'm 38, married, and after 9-year career in my field, I began applying for PhDs. I was a bit hesitant but you helped me be a bit more courageous. Thank you,.

Whoa, amazing. Thank you DOCTOR, I love seeing our Sista's Crush it.

I am almost 65 and doing my second PhD.

60 years old, starting my PhD Physics this Fall. Boo-yaa!!!!!

Just remember that Miss Darrah graduated from a lower ranked University, so beware.

Ok. Its not too late but what for? I completed my PhD 5 years ago and I am still unemployed (2100 applications and no in-person interview).

To all who want it … GO FOR IT …. If we limit ourselves, then we can only blame ourselves for not achieving the possible !!! I completed by PhD at 38…. It was rough being older than most of the people in my cohort , but I got her done !!!!!!

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If you're doing a PhD without the faintest chance for a TT position then what you have is a Hobby.

For someone who has the drive, it is never about age. The real obstacle is time, money, and personal responsibilities.

I'm close to Mid 30s. What are my chances to go into academic research if I start my PhD now?

OMG! Thank you! I’m 53 and my first semester was hell! I too want to be professor of the practice - to teach and give back to the next generation! Thank you for the much needed pep talk!

Finally got off my butt to do my master's at age 45 and I'm doing my doctorate now at age 50. It's hard work being a student part-time while advancing my career full-time, but I discovered that with age and decades of industry experience, I became a much, much better student than when I was an undergraduate student in the mid-90s. Things just make far better sense now. It's payback time for the 4 years I spent as a gormless git and I'm proud to be able to show both my kids who are also attending university how Dad here gets it done!

You’re never too old. Period. Any program that won’t take is NOT one that you would want to attend. Definitely don’t compare to your classmates. We each have unique strengths.

you might be too old to take the abuse from an advisor

I am 62 work full time in my profession AND adjunct at two business schools. When I retire I will continuing to teach for the love of teaching and giving to my students. With that said, I'm thinking about going for my PhD due to my deep satisfaction of the learning journey and desire to conduct research. So thank you for your very insightful video. Very helpful and BTW - You are a very kind soul for sharing.

Congratulations Doctor! I am at the 10 year mark plus the Covid situation, broke my foot. and trying to work a bunch of part time jobs to make it... there are days I want to give up 🆙

I am finishing up my undergrad and looking to go into a masters program at 48. MA is my planned finish line. If I were to go for a PhD it would be for something I could not do, or get the experience, somewhere else. As an undergrad though, your comments on life experience are right on point. I gave the better part of my youth and health to the military. However, I did get a tremendous amount of work ethic from it. While other students are perfectly okay with turning in assignments or project late, this has never been or ever will be an option for me. I learned that 10 80% solutions are way better than one 100% solution. While mine are closer to 95%, getting the work done on time is the most important part.

Please don't! We alreay have enough Ph.D.s Do something useful to society... like a plumber

EXCELLENT.

Never too late.

I'm 57 almost through my BS and definitely thinking about grad school.

This is incredibly helpful and supportive. I received my BS in GIS in 2021 at the age of 52. I'm working on a MS in Complex Systems at ASU and I want to get my PhD. I do find it hard to focus on just one path. I want to learn it all!! I want to do research and I have skills in GIS and stats that apply in a lot of areas. The money is the hardest part.

I was 38 when I earned my Ph.D. in Engineering. My fellow candidates age varied from mid-twenties to thirties with Asian students being near my age as many had military service before coming to the U.S. for graduate studies. As an industrial Ph.D., I had an older worker that was an expert in RTM. He retired at 67. I heard from him when he earned his Ph.D. In Engineering at 74. He had greatly contributed to the advancement of RTM composites. So, what does age have to do with personal goals. Go for it if it is your desire!

PhD in liberal arts is a contradiction in terms.

It is never late but I should be hard for older people to land on a job afterwards.

Almost 60 and a PhD candidate.

Thank you. Going apply this week and if I complete it, I will come back here 3-4 yrs later to update you

So interesting - loved hearing about the collegiate system!

Thank you for having me guys! ❤

Thank you

I was in my forties, married with two children when I began. The best advice I got was from students who were completing the program. I felt like I was abandoning my family. The hardest part was the first semester when I came close to throwing in the towel. I had to accept that I was going to be in a prisoner of an academic war camp until I finished. I felt like Sisyphus but finally I pushed the rock to the top of the hill. You must have persistence and determination, day in day out. It also helps to have faculty, family and friends who are are supportive. I had all three.

Never too late - I'm completing my Ed.D. on schedule to complete Prelims in Spring 2024 & Final Dissertation defense in Fall 2024 - I'm 64 yrs and many of the points that you've shared are so (personally) and generally relevant!! All the best, Y'all, and keep learning!!

Thanks for sharing!