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moongoddess · 10-02-2005, 11:03 PM

Hey,

I just received an email from one of the Colleges that I am applying, and the Admissions officer touched on my age.

Do you think that my age of 22 (I graduated form High School 3 years ago) is a bad thing? Do you all think that it will decrease my chances of admission as a College Freshman?

Looking forward to your comments.

babypurin · 10-03-2005, 01:30 AM

No, I would be very suprised if one would be subjected to different criteria based on their age.

The only things they may ask is: "What have you been doing during the time between high school and college?" Answer truthfully - it could actually be beneficial to you, most especially if you have anything special that most highschoolers won't have.

There are plenty of people who decide in their early-twenties to go to college - even very prestigious universities (UC Berkeley) have their own fare share of people who decided to enter the college realm. Don't be frightened, pour your heart and soul into your application; the rest is left to fate.

Good Luck!

bruno · 10-03-2005, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babypurin

Don't be frightened, pour your heart and soul into your application; the rest is left to fate.

w-o-r-d

MsDemeanor · 10-10-2005, 09:22 PM

Lots of people go to University at older ages. 22 is pretty young. I'd imagine that it isn't a problem. Good Luck!

prometheys · 01-15-2006, 03:47 PM

... I am applying to PhD programs and I am 30 (but will be 31,next fall) so ...

coolpaggy · 01-15-2006, 04:16 PM

im 31 complete. im doing Ms in civil at Clemson US

aarushi2001 · 01-16-2006, 12:55 PM

ur age is not at all a problem.. my friend started her bachelors when she was 25..

moongoddess · 01-17-2006, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolpaggy

im 31 complete. im doing Ms in civil at Clemson US

I have been so busy these days... Ahhh well...

How have you been? Good I hope!

South Carolina huh? I looked up Clemson U. It looks beautiful! Hope you have a fantastic time!

coolpaggy · 01-17-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moongoddess

I have been so busy these days... Ahhh well...

How have you been? Good I hope!

South Carolina huh? I looked up Clemson U. It looks beautiful! Hope you have a fantastic time!

Yeah moonie I am very best ! hows life in WI ??

cwilkerson · 01-19-2006, 06:29 AM

I work in the undergraduate office of my institution and it is totally illegal to base admissions on ones age. If you meet the schools criteria, they can not base it on your age. Some schools do have quotas on nationalities and race but that is very rare.

I am very curious which school asked about your age. I noticed someone posted it might be in regards to your whereabouts for the past 3 years.

Reasoning behind this is: you may have flunked out (failed) at a previous institution-so students hide the fact they had attended a previous institution. I have seen it all!

Charles Wilkerson
Director of International Student Affairs
Tennessee Technological University

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moongoddess Eager! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Caribbean Posts: 68	Is my age a PROBLEM??? Hey, I just received an email from one of the Colleges that I am applying, and the Admissions officer touched on my age. Do you think that my age of 22 (I graduated form High School 3 years ago) is a bad thing? Do you all think that it will decrease my chances of admission as a College Freshman? Looking forward to your comments.

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babypurin SAT/ACT Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 365	No, I would be very suprised if one would be subjected to different criteria based on their age. The only things they may ask is: "What have you been doing during the time between high school and college?" Answer truthfully - it could actually be beneficial to you, most especially if you have anything special that most highschoolers won't have. There are plenty of people who decide in their early-twenties to go to college - even very prestigious universities (UC Berkeley) have their own fare share of people who decided to enter the college realm. Don't be frightened, pour your heart and soul into your application; the rest is left to fate. Good Luck! _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ Having trouble with the SAT? Try the ACT Accepted: American U., Northeastern U., Boston U., RPI, McGill (going to attend), and Penn State - University Park

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coolpaggy Blank....... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,774	im 31 complete. im doing Ms in civil at Clemson US _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ http://www.bookin.biz/images/TV_BlankStatic.jpg IMAGE REMOVED; IT'S TOO LARGE

01-19-2006, 06:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
cwilkerson Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee, Cookeville, Upper Cumberland Posts: 2	age is not an issue I work in the undergraduate office of my institution and it is totally illegal to base admissions on ones age. If you meet the schools criteria, they can not base it on your age. Some schools do have quotas on nationalities and race but that is very rare. I am very curious which school asked about your age. I noticed someone posted it might be in regards to your whereabouts for the past 3 years. Reasoning behind this is: you may have flunked out (failed) at a previous institution-so students hide the fact they had attended a previous institution. I have seen it all! Charles Wilkerson Director of International Student Affairs Tennessee Technological University

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10-10-2005, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
MsDemeanor Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Africa Posts: 163	Lots of people go to University at older ages. 22 is pretty young. I'd imagine that it isn't a problem. Good Luck!

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prometheys Eager! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 57	... I am applying to PhD programs and I am 30 (but will be 31,next fall) so ...

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aarushi2001 TestMagic Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,143	ur age is not at all a problem.. my friend started her bachelors when she was 25..

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