I have had the call for interview.
Mid-30's modular student - there is hope for all. The best thing is to work on putting in the best prepared application you can.
You have to concentrate on promoting the skills you have and not worry about the things you can not change - ie whether you are modular or integrated. The competition from others is irrelevent and you can not allow yourself to be distracted by the arguement regarding modular v's integrated. You have to concentrate on your skills and unique factors.
In the last round of recruitment I know of four guys all employed from modular backgrounds by BACX. All of them in their thirties.
The application form seems to allow everybody a fair chance to compete for an interview, the crucial thing seems to be the essay questions. Here is the area where you can swing the matter. I feel that being an 'older' modular person gives me more experience and opportunity to demonstrate real skills and situations via the essay questions, and the chance to make my application stand out.
The problem now is making sure I do not hash up the interview!