Category Archives: LSAT

Is ScoreItUp LSAT Prep “Too Good To Be True”?

Recently, an anonymous poster on Reddit expressed some skepticism about ScoreItUp, writing that the course “seems a bit too good to be true” and wondering whether the many positive reviews of ScoreItUp’s program were real. I have to admit feeling both amused and flattered by that comment: nearly 18 years ago, when I started ScoreItUp, […]

Why Law Schools Love (Well, Like) “Splitters” and “Reverse Splitters”

Why Do Law Schools Love (Or At Least Like) “Splitters”? In law school admissions, a “splitter” is an applicant with a high LSAT score and a lower GPA. A “reverse splitter” has a strong GPA and a lower LSAT score. These applicants appear frequently in law school classes—and for good reason. Law Schools Care About […]

The Three Categories Of Prelaw Students

Prelaw students have an important decision to make about the level of economic and time commitment they wish to devote to LSAT Prep. Your individual goals and dreams should influence that decision. I believe prelaw students can be divided into one of three “categories” on this issue. Seeing which category you fall into may help […]

10 Key “ABC’s” About The LSAT

As you probably already know, your LSAT score is the single most important part of your law school application. In addition to doing everything you can to maximize your LSAT score, there are several key LSAT logistics to keep in mind. In no particular order, here are 10 ABC’s about the LSAT that are important […]

#1 LSAT Prep Tip (From Current LSAT Prep Students)

I recently asked my ScoreItUp students what would be their #1 tip to new or future LSAT Prep students. I was surprised by the tremendous uniformity of their answers. While I agree completely with their suggestion, I was taken aback by how universal the recommendation was. #1 LSAT Prep Tip From Current LSAT Prep Students […]

The LSAT Writing Sample: Is It Important?

The LSAT Writing Section The LSAT Writing section* is the only ungraded part of the LSAT (other than the experimental section).  However, it is a required part of the LSAT, currently administered separately from the rest of the exam. Your written response is distributed to all law schools to which you apply. The basic idea […]