There’s no age restrictions for the Silicon Valley campus, you’re more than welcome to apply.

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Candidate to 42, I...: Confirm that I will be between 18 and 45 years old in november or less then 18 years old and in 12th grade (or equivalent). ...

45 is the cap.

Why not look at the source to get the right information? https://www.42.us.org/42-admissions-overview-requirements-pr... https://www.42.us.org/42-admissions-overview-requirements-pr...

> I AM NOT BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 45. CAN I COME TO 42?

> Yes! We are looking for learners who are motivated. In establishing the school in the US, we focused first on the age range we’re familiar with, then expanded to include high school, and will continue to expand. It’s important to develop a program that supports the success of students while still challenging them. You can apply to 42 if you’re older than 45, but please know that most students here are younger and that Intensive Basic Training is tiring.

For what it’s worth, I’ve been absolutely smoked in 5k races by people who were 40+. Instead of offending those people by implying they don’t have the stamina to keep up, just say no. People respect “no.” No one respects disingenuous language.

It's likely illegal to "just say no".

I’m typing this comment as I sit inside the 42 Fremont campus and I’ve personally seen students here that have to have been older than 45.

Most likely they are younger than 45, but didn't age well :) I work with guys who in their late 20's but look way over 45...

They were significantly older than 45, by over a decade, closer to two. There’s 0% chance.