Post-application panic!

[doubtful]

Imagine getting a phd in comparative literature at the age of 25, rather than a phd in information systems at the age of 33, (not my case but just to make an example).. which situation do you think is the best?

[Ancalagon The Black]

Hmm... difficult to say really... of course, starting early is good. I would imagine that the average age of US PhD holders are around 30. I would think that there a lot of different factors involved.

But, subject wise, I don't think that there is too much of a difference. I mean, something like Comparative Literature might be a drawback in the sense that really good research might not be accepted by most of the ancients in that sphere. I doubt whether the case is too much different with respect to the sciences.

My father, being a university level teacher and PhD adviser tells me that the old always looks down upon the young.

But of course, that may not apply if one were to go to the industry and get a really high paying job !!

[AstralTraveller]

Originally Posted by Ancalagon The Black

Maybe you will teach me then? At HBS perhaps? I thank all of you for the constant support. Seriously. It means a lot to me.

My best friend in my university, got into Austin, Santa Cruz and UMN (until now) with full fellowship in Comparative Literature and she is only 20 !! Imagine getting a PhD at 25 !! Whoa !! Super !!

And now, you'll be a NYU Stern doctor in IS.....c'mon guy, I'm really rooting for you

[Ancalagon The Black]

Muchas Gracias !! Lets see how it comes about !! Interview on the 27th. Early morning for me !!