{"id":670,"date":"2009-05-08T23:05:19","date_gmt":"2009-05-08T20:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/?p=670"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:02:46","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-am-i-too-old-for-a-career-in-image-consulting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-am-i-too-old-for-a-career-in-image-consulting\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions:  Am I Too Old for a Career in Image Consulting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-176\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions, How to Become an Image Consultant?\" src=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/02\/reading-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"Frequently Asked Questions, How to Become an Image Consultant?\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" \/>Image Consultant Question:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 Hi&#8230;I am 50 years old, I have never thought\u00a0I am too old to learn this until\u00a0I saw your student age range.\u00a0 But that still won&#8217;t stop me to take the course!\u00a0 \u00a0The questions that\u00a0I have are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1)\u00a0 Do we need to pass a test in order to get certificate?<\/li>\n<li>2)\u00a0 English is my second language, I really like to take one month course, but I also concern my language ability.<\/li>\n<li>3)\u00a0 I like to find out more about two week certificate course in new york, is there any way i can have two week certificate for coming August \u00a0in New York?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sterling Style Academy Answer:<\/strong> I\u2019d first like to congratulate you on your persistence and determination for your research into the growing Image Consulting\u00a0industry, and for taking the initiative to seek professional certification. Thank you for reaching out to the Sterling Style Academy for your educational needs.<\/p>\n<p>The age range listed in our materials only reflects those who typically attend. Just this January, in our Miami course, a woman your age from Slovenia graduated and has since added her new specialization to her already established business!<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Image Consultant Training in New York\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/sterling-style-academy-training-courses\/sterling-style-academy-image-consultant-training-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\">4 Week Certification Program in New York<\/a> is the most beneficial course for international students and those whose second language is English. This course is highly attended from students from around the world, including Asia, Europe, Africa and South America.\u00a0It offers the most comprehensive hands-on and classroom training to prepare students for success in their desired markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Regarding your questions:<br \/>\n1) There are no right or wrong answers in the fields of Image and Style. Each client you will work with in your career will be different from the next and you will be required to tailor your knowledge to each situation. Therefore, we do not require our students to pass tests. Our students, however, present projects to the class demonstrating their styling skills based on specific case studies.<\/p>\n<p>2) Our 4 Week Program is best geared toward ESL students as it offers the most time for comprehension and absorbing the course material. Students are equipped with the complete curriculum in print and CD form to take with them. Our students are also licensed to utilize our copyrighted industry-proven tools when working with clients. We have just release our <a title=\"Sterling Style Academy Personal Style Evaluation Tool Available in Spanish\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/student-success-stories\/the-sterling-style-academy-personal-style-evaluation-book-now-available-in-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\">Personal Style Evaluation tool in Spanish<\/a> for graduates to utilize and additional languages are coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>3) The 2.5 week course is the condensed version of the 4 week course and takes place in New York in March-April only. <a title=\"Enroll per week in our 4 Week Certification Program\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sterlingstyleacademy.com\/enroll.html\" target=\"_blank\">Students may enroll per week in the 4 Week Course in August<\/a>, however certification in only offered to those who complete the entire training course. Completing 2 weeks of the 4 week course is not equivalent to completing the entire 2 week certification course.<\/p>\n<p>Please do not hesitate to email or phone me with further questions. In the meantime, you will find the following blog articles beneficial:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Sterling Style Academy, The Ivy League of Image Consultant Training\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/benefits-of-sterling-style-academy\/the-ivy-league-of-image-consultant-training-the-sterling-style-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ivy\u00a0League of Image Consultant Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Image Consultant Salary Expectations\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/image-consultant-training-questions\/what-is-the-typical-image-consultant-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\">What is the Typical Image Consultant Salary?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Image Consultant Training Online Program Student Recommendation\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/effective-tips-to-on-how-to-become-an-image-consultant\/letter-of-recommendation-online-image-consultant-training-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Letter of Recommendation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Best regards,<br \/>\nKarri Ann Frerichs<br \/>\nAdmissions Director<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Sterling Style Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2113.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sterlingstyleacademy.com\/\">The Sterling Style Academy<\/a> trains and certifies prospective and aspiring image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers to pursue the career of their dreams.\u00a0 With 10 annual training courses held throughout the year in <a title=\"New York 2.5 Week Certification Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/2-5-week-certification-program\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York<\/a>, <a title=\"London 4 Week Certification Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/4-week-certification-program\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\">London<\/a>, <a title=\"Dubai 2.5 Week Certification Program\" href=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/dubai-image-consultant-training-personal-stylist-course\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai<\/a>, <a title=\"Mumbai Corporate Image Training\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/5-day-corporate-certification-program\/mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mumbai<\/a>, <a title=\"Hong Kong World Traveler Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/the-world-traveler-program\/hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong<\/a>, <a title=\"Sydney World Traveler Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/the-world-traveler-program\/sydney\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney<\/a>, <a title=\"Miami 2.5 Week Certification Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/2-5-week-certification-program\/miami\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miami<\/a>, <a title=\"Las Vegas Corporate Image Training\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/5-day-corporate-certification-program\/las-vegas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas<\/a>, and <a title=\"San Francisco 2.5 Week Certification Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/2-5-week-certification-program\/san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco<\/a>, as well as <a title=\"Online Image Consultant Certification Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/online-certification-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Online Training<\/a>, <a title=\"Business Development Teleclasses\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/image-consultant-personal-shopper-personal-stylist-ecourses-teleclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teleclasses<\/a>, and <a title=\"Short eCourses in Wardrobe Consulting, Personal Styling &amp; Shopping\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/image-consultant-personal-shopper-personal-stylist-ecourses-teleclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Short eCourses<\/a>, the Sterling Style Academy prepares you to become a top notch pioneer in the image consulting, personal shopping, and personal styling industry.\u00a0 Master the art of image, fashion and style to become a fashion styling expert.\u00a0 <a title=\"Contact the Sterling Style Academy\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Contact the Sterling Style Academy today<\/a> to learn how we can help you start a career you are passionate about \u2013 shopping and styling!\u00a0 <a title=\"&quot;Like&quot; us on Facebook\" onclick=\"javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','www.facebook.com']);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Sterling-Style-Academy\/34720832723?sid=b08488fb77a82cb455973ae8e8a07054&amp;ref=s\" target=\"_blank\">Like us or become our\u00a0BFF on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image Consultant Question:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hi&#8230;I am 50 years old, I have never thought\u00a0I am too old to learn this until\u00a0I saw your student age range.\u00a0 But that still won&#8217;t stop me to take the course!\u00a0 \u00a0The questions that\u00a0I have are: 1)\u00a0 Do we need to pass a test in order to get certificate? 2)\u00a0 English is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[189,236,431,470,632,651,863,1209],"class_list":["post-670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-frequently-asked-questions","tag-become-an-image-consultant-new-york","tag-careers-in-image-consulting","tag-english-as-a-second-language-training","tag-fashion-school-new-york","tag-image-consultant-training","tag-image-consultant-training-new-york","tag-new-york-image-consultant-training","tag-train-to-be-an-image-consultant"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17747,"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670\/revisions\/17747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}