When is it too late to jump in the Fin Quant realm in terms of age?1. Ivy League Schools are highly biased to younger students and will not even consider you if you are over a certain age.2. Employers will not consider you if you over their own age threshold without experience, so not sure if it makes sense to leap in the Quant realm over 353. Which non-Ivy League schools in the US are good alternatives that teach Fin Quant?

I guess that depends on the University you are aiming for. From what I have learned here and in other related forums, top programmes such as CMU and UCB value work experience positively, as long as it is relevant. Programmes such as Columbia and Stanford do prefer fresh undergrads. Try then, to focus on programmes that do value your work experience. I guess the best way to go is to write to each program and ask them directly.

The fact that you are not 20 anymore should not keep you from applying to top universities. In addition, consider the age averages in many of those programs. Berkeley, for example, mentions 29 as an average age, so there are obviously older people there.Also, don´t get too hung up on Ivy Leagues. In this field, only one or two Ivy League programmes are offered (Princeton and Columbia). The other top programmes are from non Ivy League schools

Why are you thinking about jumping? If you just love the field and discovered it late (or didn't have a chance earlier), then you should follow your heart. You will find plenty of people to help you. But if you're considering it to make money, you should think twice. You will face prejudice and barriers, not just getting in to top programs but in getting a job and getting promoted. You'll get half the working years per time and money invested in education as younger people.You don't absolutely need the degree, especially if your current education and experience can be leveraged. I think for most people it would make more sense to get a job related to quantitative finance, and pick up the skills on the job and by part-time study.