oldguynewleaf

Thanks asquare and Econ2006 for your replies. This is very encouraging! Thank you!

Hi Mosfro, I've been working primarily as a programmer and sys admin. I've also dabbled with some start-ups (often as an outlet to explore and implement ideas), though I find pure research more compelling than having to justify the implementation of ideas with an ROI! hahahah Those candidates that you mentioned, were they having a hard time of it in your program? What about their prospects for the job market?

OneMoreEcon, thanks for the advice. Were you able to get into a "good" school, a school of your choice after going back for the BA Math? It's a bit disconcerting that potential research output would be limited by one's age; that implies a mandatory retirement at most departments!?

Greetings, I am 33 and for the past couple years have developed a strong interest in Economics to the point of (attempting) to read the journals and papers. I did my undergraduate work over a decade ago. I'm currently tearing my hair out wondering what are the odds that if I went back to school to obtain a BA in math, that I can get into a good econ grad school? I know it sounds like a big risk, but I'm wondering if there isn't an "unspoken rule" that many graduate programs have age caps? Do you all think i'm crazy? :crazy: thanks. Old Guy, New Leaf