[USA] Applying to Counseling Psychology PhD program at 40?
I am considering applying to a Counseling Psychology PhD program at 40 years old. I have reason to believe I’d be considered for admission, however I am struggling with the idea that I will likely be much older than the rest of my cohort and not finished with the entire process until closer to 50. I have a toddler and a lot of student loan debt already, but this program will be nearly fully funded. I am not concerned with the money too much, however I feel silly being in school for some long to not even be making a lot of money by the time I’m done. I also already have a license to practice counseling in my state and my plan would be (post graduation) to work as an associate professor/ researcher, however it would be nice to know I could also fall back on my counseling license. Any insight is welcome.