Does age matter??

Transfer Students
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<p>I'm 30 years old, will be 31 at time of application. I have a 3.5 GPA, work full time and hold a manager title. Major will be Communications, Econ, or Sociology.</p>

<p>Do you think UCLA and UCI will reject me because I'm too old or work full time?</p>

<p>I am part of an organization that sets industry standards for print and online media so I'm hoping this helps...the members include employees from all the big publishers, Time, Hearst, Conde, etc.</p>

<p>I've searched through the threads and I couldn't find any topics on age and people who work full time, but if this is a repeat please let me know.</p>

<p>Any replies will be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>Hey there,</p>

<p>There is a UC Transfers sub-forum for us. But to quickly answer your question, no you will not be rejected for your age. That's Ageism. :)</p>

<p>Really though, you're pretty much a lock for UCI, and your chances at UCLA are okay given that you listed your job on the application. </p>

<p>In fact, UC Berkeley (I don't know if you applied) has a program for older folks who enroll. They help you get housing that accommodates kids if you have any and plenty of other things - I don't remember off the top of my head.</p>

<p>Hope this helped, good luck.</p>

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<p>There also is a new sub-forum for non-traditional age students in College Admissions. Here is the direct link:</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/non-traditional-students/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/non-traditional-students/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>SMCguy> Age and work status won't be a factor. I'm 37 and was accepted last year to UCLA and Cal along with other UCs, States and Privates. Good luck!</p>

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<p>look into Columbia's General Studies program.
sounds like you're right up their alley.</p>

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<p>grey if you were referring to the office then i love you. otherwise, nevermind. haha.</p>

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<p>I was hahaha!</p>