<p>I'm a non traditional student, 35 year old displaced worker who decided to get a college education after 7 years as an auto tech. I worked 2 jobs through school and had a 3.8, but on my official transcript, it showed a few classes I took out of high school and it dropped me to a 3.5. I haven't had time for any ec's because I work. My high school grades were horrendous, I didn't care then. What do you all think? I am Mexican American from California, low income, and junior standing. I have completed the igetc.</p>
<p>not to be jerk, but i think your age would make you a poor fit because like 99% of vandy’s undergrad students are in the 17-23 age range. the oldest undergrad i met was like mid to late-20s, a transfer and lived off-campus. i expect that you’d probably have a hard time relating to and making friends at vandy because of the age difference.</p>
<p>I respect that. But to ne honest, I would be going for the top notch anthropology department, not to party. I’m single, young looking (you would say I’m 23-24) and I have been at my cc with those same kids.</p>
<p>well, cc and vandy are fairly disparate worlds. how many ccs have around 90% of their student body living on campus and around 99% of the student body in the 17-23 age range? academics are important, but so is fit. vandy, like most schools, looks at how good of a fit a student would be and tbh, you aren’t that great of fit demographically and you’d most likely stick out like a sore thumb. and i lol’d at the claim that you look 11-12 years younger than your age (~33%)…possible, but highly unlikely. if accepted, you should probably visit campus and try to sit in on a class to see if you’d like it here.</p>
<p>Cool, good point, but I’m gonna look out of place anywhere then. If you think it will keep me out due to the age thing I guess I can see that. The way others see me doesn’t bother me, I’m not a 17-23 year old. But yeah. I get the perception of fit.</p>
<p>Crs1909, looks like you might be right, I spoke with my admission rep today and he said he has heard of that but he also said he was still going to go ahead though. That I still have a chance.</p>
<p>I mean I would still apply if you like the anthropology dept. You would bring in some much needed diversity. IMHO, Vandy is not exactly non-traditional student friendly. From my experience, it seems like publics are appreciably better fits for older students. To my knowledge, Vandy does not even have a continuing education program through CAS or any of the other non-Professional colleges. I am pretty sure the only continuing education programs we have are through the Med School.</p>
<p>I saw that you must live on campus unless you can get a waiver. that wouldn’t work for me I would need a waiver. I was coming to see the campus over my spring break. Now I am bummed out. I applied and had my instructor evaluations, college report, high school and college transcripts sent, spent time on the essays. I wish it would have said if you’re older than a certain age, please don’t apply. Really bummed out now…</p>
<p>There are on-campus options that might work for you. Single, apartment-style rooms and such. Or, you could get a waiver, as you suggest. If you want to go to Vanderbilt, give it a shot. It’s a great University, and a degree from there will serve you well. Don’t be dissuaded by the fact that most of the other students will be young–that will be true on any college campus.</p>
<p>I applied and have been communicating with my admission advisor. He seems to think I have somewhat of a shot since he has forwarded all my materials to the committee for review. Crossing my fingers.</p>
<p>Question i am 24 years old but act like a 20-21 yeard old lol.Would it be an issue for me?</p>
<p>As someone who took 3 years off between college and grad school, I can tell you that a school would be extremely foolish not to want a more mature student. Having been in the real world for 3 years, I was much more motivated when I went back to school then I was as an undergrad. I can also tell you that as an 18 year old undergrad, in a primarily freshman dorm, my next door neighbor was a 26 year old senior. He was greatly appreciated by all of us, for his wisdom and common sense and we became good friends. You are to be commended for your desire to go back to school and I am sure any decent school would make appropriate accomadations. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Norcal77, don’t be dicourged. Almost every young adult I have met at Vandy is very mature and welcoming. I remember way back when I was in college there was a plumber who decided he wanted a degree in mechanical engineering. He was in my study group for two years and everyone in the group accepted him and appreciated the maturity he brought to the group. Best of luck and I think what you are doing is great.</p>