> This disturbed me (and him), because I know of many Ph.D.s who entered
> grad school late and have gone on to successful and fulfilling
> careers. Also, in my personal experience, the opportunities are never
> quite as narrow as many people suggest. However, I would like to give
> him some additional feedback from others in the field. Any thoughts
> are welcome. Thanks
One of my classmates actually entered grad school whilst in his 40s, and,
in my opinion, he's one of the most productive, focused, and promising
folks from our class. Granted, there's bound to be some ageism out there,
but I don't think your student should let that limit his decisions. If he
pursues something about which he has a genuine interest/passion/ambition,
that should come across to potential employers and give him a good chance.
Best Wishes,
Matt
