going to grad school after age 50

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I am 51 and took the November LSAT 2022. I got good score on the test and saw my test result on Wednesday. I just got done applying 8 law schools in Texas. I feel tired after filling out the school applications. I had wanting to go for 15 years and was held back due family and financial problems. It feels good to apply and give it a try. I did computer work for 26 years and decided it was time to change careers.

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I got an accepted to law school on Christmas day.. I receive my acceptance letter on Christmas Day and was shocked. This is my update.

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bg96111913

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Congratulations 🎉

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er3626

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I am 58 and on my 2nd semester of Grad School. In 2021 I received my online certification in ACE Data Science and Advanced Data Science. I did so well I decided to go for my Masters in Data Science. I was advised to go part time since I already work full time. The classes are completely online. It is very challenging and sometimes difficult. At times I felt like giving up but my fellow students always reminded me why I was there and told me never to give up. Yes at my age I felt awkward but few students are over 30 and our age. We are encouraged to collaborate and help each other when we have questions. This is how I made friends with the other fellow students. We communicate by zoom, whatsapp, slack, and sometimes a quick call or text. The challenges I have found is that most students are already doing some type of work in the field that I chose and have I no type of work experience in the field but what I've learned in school. At this age we do need to work a little more harder then when we were young but earning that "A" in the class and have students come to you for help, does pay off in the long run. I say is never too late to go back to school.

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bg96111913

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I am. Looking forward to a second grad school go round starting this month. Would love to hear from others also on this journey.

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MisterGee67

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I I am 56 and start Grad school in 2 weeks to become a school counselor. I've been a substitute teacher for a few years now and feel committed to helping kids. I am both excited and at the same time nervous about my new journey.

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WendyM493688

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I’m 55 and starting a Masters in Mental Health Counseling this fall. Go, us!!

“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” -- Benjamin Franklin.

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er3626

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59 here. Will be earning my Masters in Dec.

APRIL 2024.

1 comment (4/10/24)

CONGRATS @er3626 !!! 💃💃💃

Nicole 👵

APRIL 2024.

2 comments (4/10/24) @LizS378813 , do you plan to do MORE school when you finish in a few weeks? And thank you SO MUCH for your recent update!!!

Nicole 👵

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I plan on going this comic book convention that is coming 2 weeks after final exams. Then, I want see the Capital Building and visit down Oklahoma city. I want to visit the Native American Museum. There is the classical Music concern series in June and visit Fried Pie Factory in Ardmore

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SuzanneG427647

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I am in Grad school at age 83. Many states allow you y to enter cost free in any program at no cost. You have to apply and be accepted just like anyone. I began in class and with Covid changed to on-line. Both were great. I was accepted and actually the professors appreciated my contributions. After all I was a primary source in a Masters Gerontology program! I loved every minute of class and interaction s!

ka16325833Author

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I decided to go for a master's of public affairs, with an emphasis in nonprofit organization management and policy. When Covid hit, we just switched to Zoom-based classes. Because of my state's program to let seniors earn university credits for very little money, I did not have to take out any loans and I graduated in May 2021. Similar to your experience @SuzanneG427647 , I also found that I was sometimes a resource (e.g., I was alive during the Civil Rights Era in the 1960s, etc.) and was accepted by the other students. The readings, and the discussions with other students--many in their 20s--were very helpful in understanding what is happening now, and the intellectual stimulation was energizing. Now, I'm contemplating applying for a doctoral program, or perhaps law school!

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📎 MAY 2024.

1 comment (5/16/24) Hi @LizS378813 , how did your exams go? 🤔 And I bet you you are ENJOYING your Summer Break IF it has started!!! 💃💃💃

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Nicole 👵

[*** LIZ @LizS378813 wrote 4/29/24:
I took my Contracts Law II exam this morning. I have one more final exam and for my Property class next Monday morning at 9 am. My summer break begins. I will be finished with my first year of law school. I will start my second year in the middle of August. I am glad for the summer vacation. I want enjoy my summer vacation and do lots of fun things like GalaxyCon, which is largest comic book convention in Oklahoma and start on May 24th-26th. I worked hard this semester and want enjoy my time off. ***]

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I believe I did good on my finals. I am enjoying my vacation now. The comic book convention, Galaxycon is next Saturday. I am looking forward to it. August wiill begin my second year of law school. Law school is hard and won't say that it is not. It is doable. I am glad to have my first year of law finished.

https://www.aarp.org/work/careers/people-who-switched-careers-after-50/

📎 [8/10/24] CONGRATS Joyce @JoyceS920349 !!! 💃💃💃

Please keep us posted.

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Nicole 👵 (Retirement Forum)

[JOYCE wrote: You post is 3 years old so I'm not sure if you are still interested, but state universities offer huge discounts/tuition waivers for older adults. I'm starting my M.A. degree studies for $75.00 for up to 12 credits per semester. I'm 67. ***]

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JoyceS920349

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Here is a link to an inspirational article about folks who went back to school as an older adult