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 […]
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Here is a fun, exciting and successful tale of good-natured sibling rivalry…and a true ScoreItUp trifecta! Take a look below at the astounding stories of siblings and former ScoreItUp students Paul D., Nick D. and Francesca D.:
Many students contemplating whether or not to go to law school have a lot of questions. Is it the right move for me? Is it worth the time and monetary commitments? Will I make a good lawyer/law student? How much money can I expect to make as a lawyer? The list goes on… One 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 […]
People are often curious what happens to pre-law students who do exceptionally well on the LSAT. Here is a tiny sample of what some former ScoreItUp students are doing now:
We often hear that law schools seek a “diverse” student body, but exactly what does that mean? And why is it important for prelaw students to know? First, let’s begin with what “diversity” does not mean to law schools. The meaning of “diversity” is not limited to what often comes to mind: i.e., diversity of […]
A couple of weeks ago, I saw a good actor on Stephen Colbert. The interview did not go well. It seemed apparent that Stephen Colbert was unimpressed with him. More importantly, the actor left viewers with a poor impression.
A key question for pre-law students is: what do law schools really care about? Is it your LSAT score? Your grades? Personal Statement? Letters of recommendation? Extracurricular activities?
Spending a little time contemplating one’s future career is a worthwhile task. First, let me state the obvious: law school is not right for everyone. Neither is the medical field; nor the entertainment industry; nor working as an actuary; nor being a photographer.
The LSAT, law school and the practice of law are deeply intertwined. For that reason, ScoreItUp never uses LSAT Prep instructors without a law school education and substantial experience practicing law and teaching University law courses.
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