So I asked ChatGPT my "category." It said I was a Super-Splitter, which I am guessing falls within the Splitter category (can anyone confirm this?)? It mentioned the Super prefix because of my ongoing MBA in Consulting and PhD in Public Health, along with my other 2 MA degrees and BA. My undergrad GPA was 3.39/4.00 but that was because of military service (working 70 hours a week is difficult while studying full time).
I took the LSAT 3 years ago, 3 times and my scores were in the low 140s and 139. I'm studying again and want to make it to the 150s yo apply, my GPA is over 3.5. What would admissions think? Is that bad?
Hi Ethan. I am in a position where at the time I apply I will have a 3.90 GPA. However, I am confident I can bring it up to 3.93 when I graduate. If I pair that with a 172 LSAT score, and rich extracurriculars where does that have me stand. What if I am at 170 LSAT score, then I am under median for almost all T-14's. Am I considered at the same consideration level as the rest in that bucket?
I’m scared to take the LSAT, and I’m worried about my score. What LSAT score do schools typically accept during the application process? If I have a good GPA but a low LSAT score, would law schools still accept me? I’m planning to take my LSAT in June 2027.
So if I get an initial LSAT score of above the median for my intended law school...does that mean my chances of getting in are lower because they think I am using it as a safety?
@BrielaSantos No! The signal is re-taking the LSAT again after you've already beat the median. But a higher LSAT is generally good, of course. Just make sure you write your application in a way that convinces your goal school that they're your top choice
@CaseyPak What matters is being at or above the GPA median a school is targeting that year. Usually, that means slightly higher than it was the previous year (though the medians are so high now that increases of the kind we've seen likely aren't sustainable)
Hi everyone! Silly question but what is defined as a score period? Super new to this-- took LSAT back in Jan and Feb of 2026-- and planning to take it again in Sept and Nov! Thank you!
Hi @SofiyaBerman, to answer your question -- You already have a score (172) above the median (171). Continuing to take the LSAT when your score is already good enough will make the admissions office think that you're targeting a different school. Admissions can't send out an infinite amount of invitations, so they have to be particular about who they choose to invite. Why send an invite to someone who appears to be targeting another school? That's the logic.
I'm trying to figure out if cum laude is enough to be a splitter or just enough to qualify in general? I hope it means I'm a splitter because Lord knows I'm horrible at standardized test 😭 (it's the timed stress)
It's interesting that the four buckets are (from what I understand, correct me if I'm wrong) only competing agaisnt each other - I'm actually really pleased with that!
What's the lowest GPA you could reasonably expect to get into Yale with if you had a really, really good LSAT score? I had no intention at all of going to grad school because I thought it would be both unaffordable and unnecessary for my career, and wound up with a 3.74 as it wasn't more of a priority. I am here seven years later and my career has started, surprisingly, to require legal experience. I'm just wondering if the "top" is possible, or what I could hope for.
Amazing and impeccable explanation, I have been wondering for some time what the medians mean in the Law school application process. Wish you the best everyone!
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Does this apply to law schools in Canada as well?
So I asked ChatGPT my "category." It said I was a Super-Splitter, which I am guessing falls within the Splitter category (can anyone confirm this?)? It mentioned the Super prefix because of my ongoing MBA in Consulting and PhD in Public Health, along with my other 2 MA degrees and BA. My undergrad GPA was 3.39/4.00 but that was because of military service (working 70 hours a week is difficult while studying full time).
I took the LSAT 3 years ago, 3 times and my scores were in the low 140s and 139. I'm studying again and want to make it to the 150s yo apply, my GPA is over 3.5. What would admissions think? Is that bad?
So what I'm hearing is that we're all going to be okay :)
If my first LSAT score is low and I don't cancel it. And then I retake it and get a higher score, will they focus on the higher score?
@ReneeWard9 Yes!
How do I get the website to stop telling me to log into Lawhub.
@SarahBelleClifford you have to if you will not ow are going to give lsat
Maybe I can get in as a bronze bucket lol
@Ainsley OFC not maybe lol
What kind of questions do they ask about reverse splitters?
What questions do they ask reverse splitters? Curious since i have a 4.0 GPA
@Tyson.manis@gmail.com Haha ditto. Scared as hell of the LSAT though.
Hi Ethan. I am in a position where at the time I apply I will have a 3.90 GPA. However, I am confident I can bring it up to 3.93 when I graduate. If I pair that with a 172 LSAT score, and rich extracurriculars where does that have me stand. What if I am at 170 LSAT score, then I am under median for almost all T-14's. Am I considered at the same consideration level as the rest in that bucket?
I’m scared to take the LSAT, and I’m worried about my score. What LSAT score do schools typically accept during the application process? If I have a good GPA but a low LSAT score, would law schools still accept me? I’m planning to take my LSAT in June 2027.
So if I get an initial LSAT score of above the median for my intended law school...does that mean my chances of getting in are lower because they think I am using it as a safety?
@BrielaSantos No! The signal is re-taking the LSAT again after you've already beat the median. But a higher LSAT is generally good, of course. Just make sure you write your application in a way that convinces your goal school that they're your top choice
when you say above the gpa median, what if you are in the median? what bucket does that mean
@CaseyPak What matters is being at or above the GPA median a school is targeting that year. Usually, that means slightly higher than it was the previous year (though the medians are so high now that increases of the kind we've seen likely aren't sustainable)
Hi everyone! Silly question but what is defined as a score period? Super new to this-- took LSAT back in Jan and Feb of 2026-- and planning to take it again in Sept and Nov! Thank you!
@JessS Hey! Basically, it's your scores from the last five years. If you have even older takes, you don't have to report them.
Could someone explain why retaking to get a 175 after getting a 172 would "convince [admissions] that you consider UVA just a safety school"?
Hi @SofiyaBerman, to answer your question -- You already have a score (172) above the median (171). Continuing to take the LSAT when your score is already good enough will make the admissions office think that you're targeting a different school. Admissions can't send out an infinite amount of invitations, so they have to be particular about who they choose to invite. Why send an invite to someone who appears to be targeting another school? That's the logic.
@imchammad Gotcha, thank you!
I'm trying to figure out if cum laude is enough to be a splitter or just enough to qualify in general? I hope it means I'm a splitter because Lord knows I'm horrible at standardized test 😭 (it's the timed stress)
@Tombee64 I got magna cum laude and am the exact same haha
It's interesting that the four buckets are (from what I understand, correct me if I'm wrong) only competing agaisnt each other - I'm actually really pleased with that!
I'm applying to schools as a splitter; I graduated undergrad with a 3.0 due to several factors. So, my plan to try to get a 170+
What's the lowest GPA you could reasonably expect to get into Yale with if you had a really, really good LSAT score? I had no intention at all of going to grad school because I thought it would be both unaffordable and unnecessary for my career, and wound up with a 3.74 as it wasn't more of a priority. I am here seven years later and my career has started, surprisingly, to require legal experience. I'm just wondering if the "top" is possible, or what I could hope for.
@ATay 3.74 GPA is very good..... stop flexing
@AnuChoytun They're obviously not flexing. The 25th percentile is a 3.9 at Yale and a 3.74 is significantly below that. The median is a 3.96
How did people manage to land a legal related job while studying for the LSAT? My city is dry for new B.A. graduates
so if i have the correct LSAT score but not the GPA, I could still get in.
@katelynkroll this is great because I have not the best GPA.
Super helpful insight!!
Amazing and impeccable explanation, I have been wondering for some time what the medians mean in the Law school application process. Wish you the best everyone!
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Gpa, age, work history be damned. These law schools will see how great I am and they'll beg me to apply 😤