Older candidate applying for Finance Phd (40)

upstreamer

I was told I have a strong profile for a top 25 schools except my age. When I graduate (if I get admitted, of course) I probably will be 45-46. Is there a still chance to still get a tenure tracked position at a decent school then.

Please advise. Many thanks.

Zingales

first, it is hard for a student at top 25 school to get a position at a decent school, second, age is definitely a big concern.

upstreamer

I was told due to the shortage of finance phds, any body that wants a Tenure tracked position will get one?

Please advise.

And also, could you please provide the schools that you know would admit older candidates?

Thanks,

duanxs

Your profile?

upstreamer

My Profile:
I graduated from top Chinese School and then have a master in computer science in US. Worked as programmer for many years before I got a master of financial engineering degree from a top school. GPA 3.6/4.0. I could get recommendation but since there is no research experience, most likely they would just say I am doing very well in core classes. After MFE I worked on wallstreet, now I am a VP at a bank. I am strong in Math and graduated top 0.01% from Chinese undergraduate school. I want to go back to school for a phd in finance and teach and research for the rest of my life. Interests: asset pricing, dynamic portfolio management, risk management. I scored 770 in GMAT before, I will aim the same or higher this time.

oo7

要是年纪不大的话这背景很强啊，申下贝反正也不会损失什么
做到VP上不去了吗
这个年纪是不是没有回国发展的动力了呢

nakayi

你可以先咨询一下愿意给你写推荐信的那几位老师吧，原来学校的老师也可以试着问问，他们应该经验更加丰富

生活是首歌

真心佩服啊~

unnc2010

Pretty difficult, but not impossible. Maybe check Jianzhang Liang from Stanford, although his experience is very difficult to replicate

IDare

liang is interesting.  Want to try different career after making a lot money.  Everything is becoming easier without financial burden and family obligation.