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PhD program with 34 years old?

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I'm 34 years old, and I'm thinking in applying to MIT computer science PhD program with some funding. The PhD will take 6 years to complete. So, if everything turns ok, I'll end the PhD with 41-42 years old.

This reason that I'm applying is because I quit my job, and I always loved to work in academia (altough, nowadays I don't know if I want to be a university professor). I'm in a BIG dillema. Is this a feasible idea? Any suggestions? Any thoughts about that?

M

Are you worried that you are too old? I don't think this is an issue. I was 40 when I started my PhD. :-)

Good luck with it!

X

Yes, I'm worried about that, and by the fact that ending the PhD with that age does not compensate. Did you already finish your PhD? Do you have the intention to become a professor?

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