MOVING TO FRONT FROM YESTERDAY: I hope more readers will comment on these issues! Thanks
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A philosophy student in Australia writes:
(1) To what extent are people applying to philosophy graduate programs at the top schools disadvantaged (in the selection process) if they are older than your average grads - say 35-40 years?
(2) To what extent are older graduates disadvantaged in the job market once they've received their phds?
I get asked variations on this question every couple of months, and it occurs to me that I ought to solicit input from other philosophers, faculty and students, on this score. I'd prefer signed comments, but as long as you use a real e-mail (it won't appear) that matches the IP address, it's OK to post anonymously on this thread. I'll add my own comments after others have weighed in with their perspectives and experiences.
