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[quote=Anonymous]A lot has changed in the past twenty years. Professors are stretched thin and are unlikely to admit any student who hasn’t been on a traditional track and who doesn’t have exceptional credentials. This is in part an ethical matter, since gainful employment for any PhD recipient is questionable these days. And the professors don’t want to invest a considerable amount of time and effort for nothing. I don’t think there is such a thing as a “hobby PhD” anymore. If a 50+ person finds a willing potential mentor and is realistic about the outcomes, I guess why not. But there are so many disadvantages and hardships at every stage, it’s hard to see the value.[/quote]
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