Re: Age discrimination in theory and practice

Thank you all for your advice and counsel, as we say in the legal
profession.  I'm going to put in my application to Columbia's post-bac
program.  It's only $50 to apply and some legwork to round up
transcripts, etc., but that'll buy me some more time.  

The point made earlier is my biggest concern: forever regretting not
taking the road less travelled.  

The other issue irking me is having to repeat in the post-bac program
all the courses I took in my first two years as an undergrad some 20
years ago.  I mean really, carrying around those calculus and
chemistry texts like the 19 year old kids on the subway?!  Heaven help
us!

Rick Bryan
New York, NY

On 3 Nov 2003 10:02:29 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ren Patterson)
wrote:

>Rick
>
>When it comes to age, schools are like most things in life. You will
>find schools that are more receptive to non-traditional applicants,
>and those who will not even consider it. Do your research, contact
>some schools and ask for the previous entering class age information.
>Ask if they have programs to help the non-traditional student once
>accepted.
>
>Pay special attention to osteopathic medical schools which
>traditionally seek non-traditional premeds. Visit
>http://www.oldpremeds.com to get further insight from admitted
>non-trads. Above all, do a lot of soul searching. If at the end of
>your search, you are still "go" then put on the thickest skin coat you
>can, you will need it along the way to deal with possible ignorant,
>uncaring individuals (that is just part of life By the way)and go for
>your dream.
>
>Best Regards
>
>
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