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Act like it is until told otherwise :) talk to folks in the role and have them help you - most folks can do any job at any consulting firm, it’s not like medicine or law. Good luck!
If I do try to get in, will I have to start at the bottom or is there some amount of experience which could be transferable
Sure. Give it a try. Worst is that the firm will start you off at a conservative level so that you can get up to speed with their core consulting expectations, tools, and methods.
Is there an age limit. I am 26 and concerned that my advanced age is a debilitating factor in my profile.