<p>i would like have some views on whether, at age 35 and with kids, how probable is it to get a bachelors from a well reputed university(may be an Ivy league uni) preferably with financial aid? </p>
<p>I have a good SAT score 2240, now i know that the ivy leagues might not want me for a graduate degree program, if that is the case , then how about getting a bachelors from a decent non- ivy university and then trying for the Masters from one of these.</p>
<p>Just wondering if someone has already done it this way? or is doing it? wanted some tips and suggestions.</p>
<p>At 35, you shouldn’t be basing your decisions off of what is going to get you the best shot at an Ivy degree but rather what is going to give you the best shot at the degree that fits your desires.</p>
<p>Why exactly do you suddenly need a degree (let alone a bachelor’s)? Doesn’t the fact that you’re eligible for a masters at other colleges indicate that you’re already in possession of one? What is going to happen to your kids when you go off to get a degree for 3-4 years (you obviously can’t be thinking of commuting if you’re considering both Harvard AND Yale)?</p>
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<p>But if you have your heart set on Ivy League, I don’t know what to say. The oldest freshman I’ve personally seen at an Ivy League school was 24. Doesn’t mean that 35 is impossible, but I’m thinking it’s VERY rare.</p>
<p>I like to commend your effort. Your score is definitely good; however, for Harvard/Yale, it takes more than just a number.</p>
<p>You really need to convince the AdCom on why you want a bachelors degree now. You need to have a EXTREMELY compelling reason. Not that you’ve always wanted a prestigious degree. Your biggest challenge is to convince the AdCom how you are going to use your degree better than the 17-18 year-old with 40-50 years of working life ahead of them. How Harvard and Yale will benefit from your presence. </p>
<p>Doing grad school will be difficult as well, because you’ll be 40 by the time you start graduate programs. I know that top schools look negatively if you are too old as well.</p>
<p>Do you already have a bacholor’s degree? If so, why do you want another one? Why don’t you think that the ivies would want you for a master’s program? Some of the master’s programs may be easier to get into than the bachelor’s programs.
As anyone who has gone to school with kids will tell you, this is NOT a piece of cake! Remember that college involves having something hanging over your head constantly, and to also respond to the minute to minute needs of children will be very difficult.
That being said, my sense is that the Ivy most likely to admit you would be Penn. Consider also going through a “College of General Studies” at one of these schools. The “prestige” of the degree may not be the same, but you will get quality classes. There are many fine, non-ivy institutions that would admit you, as long as you demonstrate intellectual curiosity, life experience, and a true desire to learn.</p>
<p>It is not very probable not because of your age, but because it’s not very probable for anyone including the many people with high stats.</p>
<p>Your age may make you stand out in a good way in the admissions pool, but still, odds are against you just as they are against most Ivy applicants.</p>
<p>I’m hoping you apply, and am wishing you luck. Ivies meet 100% of the demontrated financial need of all of their students. Your age won’t count against you for aid. You may, though, need to provide them with additional information if the forms don’t ask about your dependents.</p>
<p>When I went to college – decade ago-- a classmate --first gen college student – was married and had children. After graduation from Harvard, she graduated from BU’s law chool.</p>
<p>You might also want to consider programs that some of the Ivies (and other universities) have for older or working students. They allow you to basically cater your courses to your schedule, and still get the same Bachelor’s/Master’s degree as the traditional program.</p>
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