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Hi!! I'm applying to multiple joint J.D./Ph.D programs for this next cycle. I have been advised to talk about how my desire for each degree relates to each other; in schools that do not have a separate essay to talk about the joint-degree, I've put that conversation in the personal statement. However, there are some schools (Harvard is top of mind) that do have a separate essay. In that case, should I still mention the joint-degree in the personal statement or only in that dedicated essay?
Thanks so much for any advice!
This is my first practice test since starting 7Sage at the end of June, and I'm planning on taking my first lsat in September. I hadn't studied for the test at all before 7Sage, and I'm feeling very confident about my chances; I do worry about getting too in my head/complacent though, especially since this is my first result. Does anyone have some advice about how to keep consistent and level-headed?
Around question 14-18 of a section my mind starts to blur a little bit and I stop being able to read the questions thoroughly; when this happens I will cover my eyes and mentally play the lyrics to the chorus of my favorite song. It only takes about 25-30 seconds of time and immediately calms me down mentally and physically. I also will always, once I'm done answering all the questions and see how much time I have left, will go back to that middle part of the set and double check that I didn't miss a question there. I know that timing can be stressful for a lot of test-takers but taking that 30 second break really does wonders and I highly recommend people try it