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What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
... in 'where you went to school' and 'do you have a ... as possible mitigating factors. A low GPA at a world leading institution ... a low GPA at a community program. A strong performance at Graduate school ... -
What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
... in 'where you went to school' and 'do you have a ... as possible mitigating factors. A low GPA at a world leading institution ... a low GPA at a community program. A strong performance at Graduate school ... all optional essays, write every school a "Why X" (But it ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
I also hope OP got her dream school. She was well on her way to score a great LSAT. I sympathize with her more than anything. Worrying about low GPA, giving all to LSAT prep, fretting over getting waitlisted, super splitters have a lot to worry about :/ -
GPA Question (4.33 vs. 4.00 scale)Hey, I see that GPA is calculated out of 4.33 but on the "top law schools graph" (https://7sage.com/top-law-school-admissions/) it seems like the sca…
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If your school awards A+'s, they are ... lsac GPA. It can vary from the GPA your school reports ... college courses in high school, or a variety of ... seeking. If yours is low you can try to make ... a great GPA with a mediocre LSAT. Law school numbers is ... -
Letters for Reach SchoolsHi Everyone, I'm still planning out my timeline to apply for schools to start in the Fall of 2018. I have a pretty low GPA (3.49) and don't know …
... 2018. I have a pretty low GPA (3.49) and don't ... idea "safety schools" for law school. You don't really want ... to go to a safety school?
Aim high ... want to go to law school.
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Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... specifically designed test for law school aptitude is no better ... at predicting law school success than a generic ... test which basically tests high school reading and math ability. How ... ; they need high GPA people to offset low GPA/high LSAT people), ... -
Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... specifically designed test for law school aptitude is no better ... at predicting law school success than a generic ... test which basically tests high school reading and math ability. How ... ; they need high GPA people to offset low GPA/high LSAT people), ... -
Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... specifically designed test for law school aptitude is no better ... at predicting law school success than a generic ... test which basically tests high school reading and math ability. How ... ; they need high GPA people to offset low GPA/high LSAT people), ... -
Can I get some perspective?So, this might not be benefiting this community overall... But I've been really wanting to talk about it for the sake of my sanity... I finished my …
... the gospel, but law school admissions is largely a ... for 40% *** of law school rankings, the rest being ... .0 GPA may bring a law school's average GPA from ... are willing to forgive a low GPA (because they can easily ... higher than your law school of choice's median ... -
Splitter Stories??Hey guys, I've been doing research online about Splitters (Low GPA, High LSAT Score vice versa) and a lot of it is outdated. Does anyone else have…
... and went back to school at Middle Tennessee State ... graduated with a cumulative gpa of 3.1 after ... ), which could help explain the low gpa.
I ... vain because of my low gpa. Would someone like me ... get into a nice school like Vanderbilt considering I ... -
Splitter Stories??Hey guys, I've been doing research online about Splitters (Low GPA, High LSAT Score vice versa) and a lot of it is outdated. Does anyone else have…
... your GPA is at or below the lower quartile for your school ... don't think a relatively low GPA will ruin you. I'm ... I slacked off on my GPA and now I need to ... -
Splitter Stories??Hey guys, I've been doing research online about Splitters (Low GPA, High LSAT Score vice versa) and a lot of it is outdated. Does anyone else have…
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Splitter Stories??Hey guys, I've been doing research online about Splitters (Low GPA, High LSAT Score vice versa) and a lot of it is outdated. Does anyone else have…
... score can compensate for a low GPA, but splitter cycles (and URM ... Northwestern, which is an amazing school. This is anecdotal, but I ... -
Splitter Stories??Hey guys, I've been doing research online about Splitters (Low GPA, High LSAT Score vice versa) and a lot of it is outdated. Does anyone else have…
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Reverse Splitter HelpHi all, I am in a bit of a quandary: I had a ugrad gpa of 3.84 from a top 30 undergrad (graduated with many national honors), currently am working…
... LSAT that a good GPA cannot offset a low LSAT score the ... LSAT score can offset a low GPA.
I would retake ... a great GPA and with a higher LSAT score, any school you ... -
Reverse Splitter HelpHi all, I am in a bit of a quandary: I had a ugrad gpa of 3.84 from a top 30 undergrad (graduated with many national honors), currently am working…
... LSAT that a good GPA cannot offset a low LSAT score the ... LSAT score can offset a low GPA.
> I would ... a great GPA and with a higher LSAT score, any school you ... -
GPA questionHi, i was wondering if i can get some advice. I graduated with a 2.41 GPA which is very low, do I have any chances in law school if I get a high lsat…
... someone who also had a low GPA (not even sure if ... a very well-respected law school in his area, which ... city where he went to school. If you know of ... to live/work after law school, maybe try to focus ... explain the less-than-stellar GPA), you could potentially have ... -
Schools that value LSAT more than GPA?Hey everyone, Just got my LSAT score back and got a 171! I'm super pumped about it, it's expanded my school list considerably. My GPA, however,…
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> > My GPA, however, might be a problem ... value LSAT more than GPA or value engineering majors ... general view a lower GPA in a tougher undergrad ... than a 3.5 GPA in Physics from MIT. ... admissions people consider your school + major, but at the end ... -
Schools that value LSAT more than GPA?Hey everyone, Just got my LSAT score back and got a 171! I'm super pumped about it, it's expanded my school list considerably. My GPA, however,…
... /> > > > My GPA, however, might be a problem ... value LSAT more than GPA or value engineering majors ... general view a lower GPA in a tougher undergrad ... than a 3.5 GPA in Physics from MIT. ... admissions people consider your school + major, but at the end ... -
Flurry of Questions! - AdmissionsHello all, My first question is about writing an addendum or two. I got an unusually very very low GPA my second semester of freshman ye…
... got an unusually very very low GPA my second semester of ... about .5 below my usual GPA. Should I write an addendum ... a semester and my GPA is a little lower ... on the reason for the low GPA. However, just taking 5 ... if the fact that the school signed me an advisor ... -
Flurry of Questions! - AdmissionsHello all, My first question is about writing an addendum or two. I got an unusually very very low GPA my second semester of freshman ye…
... got an unusually very very low GPA my second semester of ... about .5 below my usual GPA. Should I write an addendum ... a semester and my GPA is a little lower ... on the reason for the low GPA. However, just taking 5 ... if the fact that the school signed me an advisor ... -
Realistically, how important are personal statements?Realistically, how important are personal statements in determining whether you get in or not? I've been stressing out over mine and I'm starting to …
It's obviously hard to quantify how important it ... of our app. LSAT and GPA matter most (I've seen ... put a figure of LSAT/GPA mattering up to ~95%) ... info, so it's truly hard to tell. That said, a ... in most cases to offset low GPA/LSAT. Also, as @uhinberg mentioned ... -
Splitter odds at ScholarshipSo I scored a 169 LSAT, but due to a really low GPA from a long time ago(2.8). My more recent academic GPA was a 3.3. Would I be in the running for h…
... , but due to a really low GPA from a long time ago ... .8). My more recent academic GPA was a 3.3. Would ... a school with a 50%tile 157 score. Your GPA may be low ... , but many schools with low numbers can ... -
Should I write a GPA AddendumHey guys, I'm wondering if I should write a GPA addendum for UT. They're kinda a long shot (below 25th LSAT). Their application says to explain if y…
... if I should write a GPA addendum for UT. They're ... and I took all my hard sciences and maths that year ... for freshman to have a low GPA their first semester. Highlight your ... deal since your LSAC calculated GPA is all admissions really cares ... -
June vs September LSAT QHey everyone! I started 7sage in late December 2017 and have just recently started the Core Curriculum Reading Comp section (I used the 7sage's "c…
... 175 LSAT due to my low GPA (3.1). 149 to a ... hoping it's achievable with hard work. Now for the question ... -
I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... you can even bump your GPA up by a few tenths ... can do to fix a low GPA, even years later. Worst they ... who is applying to business school was able to get 3 ... do so well in. His GPA went from a 3.6x ... -
I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... you can even bump your GPA up by a few tenths ... can do to fix a low GPA, even years later. Worst they ... who is applying to business school was able to get 3 ... do so well in. His GPA went from a 3.6x ... -
I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... you can even bump your GPA up by a few tenths ... can do to fix a low GPA, even years later. Worst they ... who is applying to business school was able to get 3 ... do so well in. His GPA went from a 3.6x ... -
I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... can't go to law school. It looks like you're ... /> Undergrad was tough. Despite your low GPA, you're a stronger, more ... person for the experience. Your GPA doesn't reflect your true ... -
Should I get a consultant? How to choose one?Hi all - I'm panicking about everything - June test, applications, LORs, emails to schools, strategy. I'm trying really hard to stay as calm as p…
... changes for every single school. Every school puts different weight ... , if you have a low GPA you have to offset with ... get you into a school where you're below ... category for a given school, they will only glance ... for a miracle. Law school is (in large part) ...
