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Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:19 pm
by ViP
It had to be done...
This thread is the new home for those of us that sport a 3.75+ GPA and an LSAT score from 164 down.
Discuss school lists, splitter-like questions, acceptances/rejections, etc.
It's OK to be a reverse-splitter on TLS. You belong, too. I promise.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:24 pm
by Mparty7441
158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:27 pm
by ViP
Mparty7441 wrote:158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
But you found your way to this thread and it's your new home, so you have that going for you.
Really, though.
You're fine. You have a shot at plenty of first tier schools... The only reason you should be depressed is if you were initially banking on a T14.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:39 pm
by Mparty7441
ViP wrote:Mparty7441 wrote:158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
But you found your way to this thread and it's your new home, so you have that going for you.
Really, though.
You're fine. You have a shot at plenty of first tier schools... The only reason you should be depressed is if you were initially banking on a T14.
I wasn't, so I'm ok. I'm not really worried. I'm a NYSter, so I'd be pretty content going to Buffalo which I'm a shoe-in for.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:42 pm
by rachkicks406
3.94/ 164
boo.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:48 pm
by panadera
I don't fit in any splitter category. I'm not 170+ or below 164. Sad day for being left out!
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:20 pm
by ViP
kpd-m wrote:I don't fit in any splitter category. I'm not 170+ or below 164. Sad day for being left out!
Haha I was thinking about that...
All I know is that a 165+ can't possibly qualify as a low score, unless you're applying T10.
If you have a 165+ and a relatively low GPA (<3.2 or so), you should definitely have a place in the traditional splitters thread.
Then again, there are plenty of applicants that aren't splitters at all.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:22 pm
by Miracle
ViP wrote:Mparty7441 wrote:158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
But you found your way to this thread and it's your new home, so you have that going for you.
Really, though.
You're fine. You have a shot at plenty of first tier schools... The only reason you should be depressed is if you were initially banking on a T14.
That is mean...
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:24 pm
by actingchick25
I'm 3.97/161
Not sure if I'm retaking in Dec. or not. Thinking about just applying with this score, so I'm interested to see where people in the same position are looking.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:40 pm
by Mparty7441
Miracle wrote:ViP wrote:Mparty7441 wrote:158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
But you found your way to this thread and it's your new home, so you have that going for you.
Really, though.
You're fine. You have a shot at plenty of first tier schools... The only reason you should be depressed is if you were initially banking on a T14.
That is mean...
I actually didn't take it as mean at all. lol. I was expecting someone to say "don't waste your money and your life on law if you don't have a 170." So I was happy to see a half sarcastic response along with a serious response attached. (I expect the next poster in this thread to say that however)
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:45 pm
by nickc8
I belong here!
3.89/157
Hopefully I can get into a Tier 1...but I don't feel too confident at this point.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:46 pm
by goingoingone
I'm 3.94/161. Pretty much expecting to be in waitlist city for a while.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:49 pm
by ViP
Miracle wrote:ViP wrote:Mparty7441 wrote:158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
But you found your way to this thread and it's your new home, so you have that going for you.
Really, though.
You're fine. You have a shot at plenty of first tier schools... The only reason you should be depressed is if you were initially banking on a T14.
That is mean...
In what universe
I didn't intend to be mean at all... I'm trying to make light of the situation and show the poster that he/she should have some confidence and optimism.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:54 pm
by rjd262
LSAT 161 GPA 3.76
Planning to apply to
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
William Mitchell
St. Thomas
Hamline
American
perhaps: BU or BC
Probably looking to stay in midwest, think i'll throw in American and BU or BC though just for the heck of it. My number 1 choice is Minnesota but would be fairly happy with Wisconsin or Iowa.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:56 pm
by ViP
nickc8 wrote:I belong here!
3.89/157
Hopefully I can get into a Tier 1...but I don't feel too confident at this point.
With that monster of a GPA, you shouldn't lose hope on the first tier.
Of course, a 157 is low by Tier-1 standards, but you're undoubtedly an anomaly with that T14 GPA.
As long as you're somewhat realistic with your expectations, your cycle may happily surprise you.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:05 pm
by Mparty7441
ViP wrote:Miracle wrote:ViP wrote:Mparty7441 wrote:158/3.75
I'm going nowhere.
But you found your way to this thread and it's your new home, so you have that going for you.
Really, though.
You're fine. You have a shot at plenty of first tier schools... The only reason you should be depressed is if you were initially banking on a T14.
That is mean...
In what universe
I didn't intend to be mean at all... I'm trying to make light of the situation and show the poster that he/she should have some confidence and optimism.
Don't worry man. I got ya.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:07 pm
by nucklm05
3.92/165, so I technically don't meet your criteria, but I am facing the same issues as the rest of you are.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:11 pm
by nickc8
ViP wrote:nickc8 wrote:I belong here!
3.89/157
Hopefully I can get into a Tier 1...but I don't feel too confident at this point.
With that monster of a GPA, you shouldn't lose hope on the first tier.
Of course, a 157 is low by Tier-1 standards, but you're undoubtedly an anomaly with that T14 GPA.
As long as you're somewhat realistic with your expectations, your cycle may happily surprise you.
Thanks. I plan to blanket schools between 30-50 range and see what I have to work with.
When I put my numbers in LSP, I get nearly all "Considers" in that range...so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Are you applying anywhere else in T14? Seems like you have a shot at a few.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:11 pm
by ConnArk
Yep I belong in here too! 160/3.88.
Because of my lower than expected LSAT I'm in the process of building a new list of schools to apply to. The ones I'm hoping for now are SMU, George Mason, UNC, and American maybe? I'm still looking. I just hope I'm not overestimating my chances. Where are you guys looking?
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:24 pm
by ViP
nickc8 wrote:ViP wrote:nickc8 wrote:I belong here!
3.89/157
Hopefully I can get into a Tier 1...but I don't feel too confident at this point.
With that monster of a GPA, you shouldn't lose hope on the first tier.
Of course, a 157 is low by Tier-1 standards, but you're undoubtedly an anomaly with that T14 GPA.
As long as you're somewhat realistic with your expectations, your cycle may happily surprise you.
Thanks. I plan to blanket schools between 30-50 range and see what I have to work with.
When I put my numbers in LSP, I get nearly all "Considers" in that range...so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Are you applying anywhere else in T14? Seems like you have a shot at a few.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:25 pm
by Mparty7441
ConnArk wrote:Yep I belong in here too! 160/3.88.
Because of my lower than expected LSAT I'm in the process of building a new list of schools to apply to. The ones I'm hoping for now are SMU, George Mason, UNC, and American maybe? I'm still looking. I just hope I'm not overestimating my chances. Where are you guys looking?
I'm applying to a load of schools. I was gonna apply to 10, but I've gotten a lot of waivers so after tomorrow I'll be at 16. You can check me out on LSN, same name as here.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:16 am
by jmhallah
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Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:25 pm
by ViP
jmhallah wrote:3.9 / 158
depressed.. hoping to get into Indiana-Bloomington as I'm an Indiana resident..
Your numbers are fine. That GPA will take you farther than you think.
I actually like your chances at Bloomington. LSAT is above the 25th %, and your GPA is above the 75th %.
Make sure you apply EARLY, take your PS seriously, and look to write "optional" essays that express your personal interest in the school.
Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:18 pm
by hellokitty
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Re: Reverse-Splitters Unite! - The 2010 Reverse-Splitter Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:21 pm
by beautyhide
I wish I were in your shoes.
LSAT ....you can retake...but you can't redo your undergrad..
my undergrad GPA is TRAGIC i tell you..TRAGIC...