Is 42 too old to get into optometry school

[NewJersey555]

I am 38 now and plan on returning to earn my second bachelors degree, which will be in biology. By the time I am done with my prerequisites and take the OATs I will be 41. Is it too late? Do I have a chance? Or should I just forget about it?

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[901667]

You could just finish your prereqs and apply sooner than 4 years

 

[NewJersey555]

You could just finish your prereqs and apply sooner than 4 years

Thanks so much for the reply. I am just worried that I will be the only 41 year old in the optometry school.

 

[Toofar]

Nope. I'm a first year student and my mentor was 45 when he started.

 

[Moose A Moose]

Age is just a number. Do it.

 

[optsuker]

You have to do the math.
You'll graduate at 46.
How many years will you have to work to pay off your student loans?
Living a frugal life while you pay them down is easier as a single/couple than with kids that will be heading to college themselves.
If you're able to write a check for the bulk of the tuition, it's an easier choice.

Does your family have an income source while you're in school?
Fair to compromise their lifestyle?

What's your long-term goal? Practice ownership? Employee? Commercial leaseholder? Some of these may be tougher to do if you're starting in your middle-ages.


Use your head, not your heart.