Effect of age on admissions?

jlak212
Wed, 16 May 2007 12:25:21 +0000

Hi,

I’m currently a Junior who studies at a high school where most students in my grade are 17 or 18 years old. I am 16 years old while some of my classmates are even 15.

I have heard some stories and rumors about colleges giving priority to older students, and have also heard ones claiming that colleges prefer younger students for a show of more precocious talent.

Could someone please clarify?

Thanks!