Reverse Splitters Unite Forum
- Tom Joad
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Reverse Splitters Unite
I have finally decided that I can no longer contain myself. It is time for reverse splitters to rise up and take back TLS. Reverse splitters, take pride in the fact that you took undergrad seriously (not a shot at splitters who took undergrad seriously and their gpas don't reflect it as well) and it can be shown in substantive numbers. Feel confident about your cycle because your above 75th percentile gpa can inch up your prospective school's 75th percentile gpa. Turn the other cheek when EE splitters dismiss the rigor of underwater basket weaving. This is all about pride!
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- Icculus
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
When did you ever have TLS to begin with?Tom Joad wrote:I have finally decided that I can no longer contain myself. It is time for reverse splitters to rise up and take back TLS.
Edit: obviously I am just jealous
- Kess
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
Count me in!
But I'd rather not "flaunt" this too much on TLS because people will tell me I am wasting my GPA. lol
But I'd rather not "flaunt" this too much on TLS because people will tell me I am wasting my GPA. lol
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
You gotta delineate.
Reverse Splitter = <165/>3.8
Semi-Reverse Splitter = 165-169/>3.8
Reverse Splitter = <165/>3.8
Semi-Reverse Splitter = 165-169/>3.8
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
Reverse splitters are kind of unique in that it really depends on what school you're trying to target.
If your goal is Harvard, then a 169 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter. If your goal is WUSTL, then a 162 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter.
Reverse splitter just means that you are above a school's 75th% GPA and at or below a school's 25% LSAT. (Or, depending on who you ask, below median LSAT).
I was in this boat for many of the T14 schools last year. Cycle Summary: In every my LSAT was at or above the 25% (except Stanford), out / WL everywhere it wasn't.
If your goal is Harvard, then a 169 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter. If your goal is WUSTL, then a 162 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter.
Reverse splitter just means that you are above a school's 75th% GPA and at or below a school's 25% LSAT. (Or, depending on who you ask, below median LSAT).
I was in this boat for many of the T14 schools last year. Cycle Summary: In every my LSAT was at or above the 25% (except Stanford), out / WL everywhere it wasn't.
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
I set the top of the reverse-splitter breed at 169, since 170 is the median at VPDN (M is the sole 169), the minimum threshhold of schools which the vast majority of TLSers can agree are "good" and offer "good prospects.duckmoney wrote:Reverse splitters are kind of unique in that it really depends on what school you're trying to target.
If your goal is Harvard, then a 169 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter. If your goal is WUSTL, then a 162 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter.
Reverse splitter just means that you are above a school's 75th% GPA and at or below a school's 25% LSAT. (Or, depending on who you ask, below median LSAT).
I was in this boat for many of the T14 schools last year. Cycle Summary: In every my LSAT was at or above the 25% (except Stanford), out / WL everywhere it wasn't.
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
This will definitely be me once I get my LSAT score back. I'm trying to decide whether I should ED to UVA or not. Getting locked into attending a certain school if accepted kind of makes me nervous, plus I would get no scholarship money, but it may be my only shot at T14. I don't know.
- thelawschoolproject
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Checking in. Damn LR.
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You can use LSN to pretty accurately predict what scholarships you can expect from schools based on your numbers. UVA will not give you money RD if you're below median LSAT anyway, if that's any consolation.JustSomebody wrote:This will definitely be me once I get my LSAT score back. I'm trying to decide whether I should ED to UVA or not. Getting locked into attending a certain school if accepted kind of makes me nervous, plus I would get no scholarship money, but it may be my only shot at T14. I don't know.
If your next best bet would be worth taking over UVA, then don't ED. Although the only things I could think of that would be better than sticker at UVA would be good money at Vandy / UCLA / UT or a full ride at a T20 / maaaaybe T30 in your choice market. UVA is still probably better though.
- Tom Joad
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
duckmoney, mind telling us your numbers, undergrad type, URM information, etc, to give us a good idea of what your cycle was like? If not I would appreciate a PMduckmoney wrote:Reverse splitters are kind of unique in that it really depends on what school you're trying to target.
If your goal is Harvard, then a 169 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter. If your goal is WUSTL, then a 162 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter.
Reverse splitter just means that you are above a school's 75th% GPA and at or below a school's 25% LSAT. (Or, depending on who you ask, below median LSAT).
I was in this boat for many of the T14 schools last year. Cycle Summary: In every my LSAT was at or above the 25% (except Stanford), out / WL everywhere it wasn't.

- ThomasMN
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
I am a "semi-reverse splitter" and am in at UVA via ED. My stats are a 165 with a 3.91 LSAC GPA.
I chose to ED as I love UVA and it was my no.1 choice. I have never met a UVA grad that did not love the school. Also, I am former Army and still have Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for the first year of law school (yay for taking 20 credits a semester in UG). So I will have about $29,500 knocked off my tuition as well as a stipend worth about $10,000 for my first year. After that I will have to borrow, but I feel that with the job prospects at UVA and their new loan forgiveness program it is worth the risk.
I chose to ED as I love UVA and it was my no.1 choice. I have never met a UVA grad that did not love the school. Also, I am former Army and still have Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for the first year of law school (yay for taking 20 credits a semester in UG). So I will have about $29,500 knocked off my tuition as well as a stipend worth about $10,000 for my first year. After that I will have to borrow, but I feel that with the job prospects at UVA and their new loan forgiveness program it is worth the risk.
- Tom Joad
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
lol I would consider you a big time splitter, not semi.
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- ThomasMN
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Yeah, I was just playing off of HeavenWood's description. Where are you looking to apply Tom Joad (You can PM if you want)?
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PMed away good sir.
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http://lawschoolnumbers.com/duckmoneyTom Joad wrote:duckmoney, mind telling us your numbers, undergrad type, URM information, etc, to give us a good idea of what your cycle was like? If not I would appreciate a PMduckmoney wrote:Reverse splitters are kind of unique in that it really depends on what school you're trying to target.
If your goal is Harvard, then a 169 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter. If your goal is WUSTL, then a 162 / 4.0 is a reverse splitter.
Reverse splitter just means that you are above a school's 75th% GPA and at or below a school's 25% LSAT. (Or, depending on who you ask, below median LSAT).
I was in this boat for many of the T14 schools last year. Cycle Summary: In every my LSAT was at or above the 25% (except Stanford), out / WL everywhere it wasn't.
Happy to answer any questions about my cycle, but its pretty straightforward
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
YOUR GPA doesn't seem to reflect a mastery of grammar.Tom Joad wrote:I have finally decided that I can no longer contain myself. It is time for reverse splitters to rise up and take back TLS. Reverse splitters, take pride in the fact that you took undergrad seriously (not a shot at splitters who took undergrad seriously and their gpas don't reflect it as well) and it can be shown in substantive numbers. Feel confident about your cycle because your above 75th percentile gpa can inch up your prospective school's 75th percentile gpa. Turn the other cheek when EE splitters dismiss the rigor of underwater basket weaving. This is all about pride!
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Oh damn, I am super embarrassed and I am not even joking.TA923 wrote:YOUR GPA doesn't seem to reflect a mastery of grammar.Tom Joad wrote:I have finally decided that I can no longer contain myself. It is time for reverse splitters to rise up and take back TLS. Reverse splitters, take pride in the fact that you took undergrad seriously (not a shot at splitters who took undergrad seriously and their gpas don't reflect it as well) and it can be shown in substantive numbers. Feel confident about your cycle because your above 75th percentile gpa can inch up your prospective school's 75th percentile gpa. Turn the other cheek when EE splitters dismiss the rigor of underwater basket weaving. This is all about pride!
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Re: Reverse Splitters Unite
LOLwhy?Tom Joad wrote:Oh damn, I am super embarrassed and I am not even joking.TA923 wrote:YOUR GPA doesn't seem to reflect a mastery of grammar.Tom Joad wrote:I have finally decided that I can no longer contain myself. It is time for reverse splitters to rise up and take back TLS. Reverse splitters, take pride in the fact that you took undergrad seriously (not a shot at splitters who took undergrad seriously and their gpas don't reflect it as well) and it can be shown in substantive numbers. Feel confident about your cycle because your above 75th percentile gpa can inch up your prospective school's 75th percentile gpa. Turn the other cheek when EE splitters dismiss the rigor of underwater basket weaving. This is all about pride!
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3.95/167 here, though I just retook....
- Tom Joad
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Hopefully the 7 and 6 switch places. Nice avatar by the way.lsatcrazy wrote:3.95/167 here, though I just retook....
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