A2Z S3 E06: 4-in-1 App Reading: Splitters

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A2Z S3 E06: 4-in-1 App Reading: Splitters

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Dean Z looks through 4 (!) applications in this episode, each an applicant with a strong LSAT but a low GPA. What about them stood out and why did Dean Z admit them to Michigan Law?
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@psy-v 4 ай бұрын

This is by far the most insightful nugget of admissions gold floating around the internet. You may just see my application in the next 2-3 years.

@Skepticz 3 ай бұрын

Same :) see you there !

@cierajohnson3205 10 ай бұрын

“Hostage video vibes”😂 love this lady! Tell her Tennessee would love to have her stop by 👀💪🏾

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

💙💛

@bnapolean 10 ай бұрын

It would be really cool to see an in depth tour of the law school uploaded to this channel, from the law library to the dining hall to a classroom. That'd be a great addition to the channel! Thanks for the video!

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Agreed! It's on the list

@benboy560 10 ай бұрын

As a super splitter applying to Michigan this cycle, this couldn’t have come at a better time.

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Love to hear that this video was both helpful and timely

@kodzuken1016 5 ай бұрын

Hey I'm a super splitter too! How did you app go?

@justinweeks6608 4 ай бұрын

Some folks might not have the opportunity to visit Michigan before applying so itd be awesome for there to be a law school tour!

@bloogercloge 10 ай бұрын

Four readings in a single episode! An early Halloween treat.

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

👻

@roccocimino4947 10 ай бұрын

I'm applying as a splitter to Michigan this year. I cannot express how helpful all of these videos are, but this one in particular was great. Thank you!

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

We love to hear it! Thanks for watching

@strattonmarsh2747 10 ай бұрын

This is so helpful!! Would you be able to do a video on the opposite type of splitter (high GPA, low LSAT)? Thank you Dean Z!

@TrevorStark-pt4ou 10 ай бұрын

Dean Z, I really really appreciate all your videos. Most insightful videos I've found on KZfaq for my applications. I hope you're the one who ends up reading my application to UM Law for 2024!

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that you find them helpful!

@alexanderla6477 7 ай бұрын

As a future applicant, this is such a helpful video as a splitter myself. There were many helpful insights throughout the video, thanks Dean Z!

@Mycole 10 ай бұрын

These videos always help me ground myself as I anxiously wait for admission response! Thank you Dean Z!!❤

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

So happy to hear! Thanks for watching

@mellymel7149 10 ай бұрын

Dean Z I love your videos and always get excited when I see a new one come out! You make the application process feel less stressful, thank you!!

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! So glad you find these videos useful! Thank you for watching

@ItsJuju09 10 ай бұрын

I reapplied ED this year and a splitter myself! Hoping to get in this time around! Thank you for encouraging vids Dean Z :)

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome! And good luck!

@chrishernandez3292 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your advice Dean Z! Hope to hear from your office soon!

@ananyakaran 10 ай бұрын

Hey Dean Z, this video is really helpful and I really appreciate you taking out time to share this with us! I'm curious if there have been people with 1-2 years of work experience in the splitter category (especially as an international student with no reportable GPA and a solid context) that have gotten in?

@jeandesirfils 10 ай бұрын

Sheesh 175 and 3.4. I would dream of those grades.

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Me too. -Dustin

@eddyscorner007 10 ай бұрын

Hope Dean Z is at NYC Forum !!!

@rxscience9214 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, you’ve given me hope. I am a lot like the third person, I will be applying to the University of Michigan’s Law School 🎉

@hannahmercer9311 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU, DEAN Z!

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

💙💛

@armanshahzadeh4468 14 күн бұрын

Is the first candidates GPA a 3.45/4.0 or a 3.45/4.33?

@tanishascottham 10 ай бұрын

Surprised that the MEDIAN LSAT score is so high, 175 of 180. Wondered if there are any hot takes on changing the scale, since it has been over 30 years AND it doesn't really doesn't separate applicants as much as it used to (pre-1991)? Thoughts?

@hughessb 9 ай бұрын

Informative video! Is there a similar video for splitters with a high GPA and a below median LSAT?

@umichlaw 9 ай бұрын

Not yet...

@rick2219 10 ай бұрын

Hi Dean Z thanks for another helpful video. I noticed you were averaging the LSAT scores. Do you consider the average or only the highest when determining acceptance? Thanks!

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

This question will be addressed in an upcoming episode but in short, the high score carries the most weight. If you took the test 10 times, that might diminish one really high score but if you've only taken the LSAT a handful of times, the most important number is the top score. Apologies if this video created any confusion!

@rick2219 10 ай бұрын

Great thanks for clarifying!

@biodieselBOSS 2 ай бұрын

I thought that universitties don't take the avereages of the LSAT scores but the highest?

@tphanitv4716 10 ай бұрын

Are you coming with Michigan to the CU Boulder Law School Fair?? That would be so awesome

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

I'll ask Dean Z :)

@pjz11261231 10 ай бұрын

I’d be really interested to hear your take on the JD Next program some schools are starting To accept.

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Dean Z just recorded an episode answering this question in detail but in short, she's skeptical of JD Next and the LSAT is still the best test for applicants to take.

@pjz11261231 10 ай бұрын

@@umichlaw Awesome, thanks for the info.

@purposebydesign 10 ай бұрын

I would love to know the better GPA of the person who initially had the 1.8, if possible

@sinningcieje 10 ай бұрын

Would y'all be able to make a similar episode on reverse-splitters?

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! I'll pass the request on to Dean Z :)

@andrewbuendia1250 10 ай бұрын

would it be a possibility to do another video of the opposite type of splitte? Those with a high GPA and a low LSAT?

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Stay tuned...

@user-ow7ng6pn9k 10 ай бұрын

I'm planning on applying for law school around 2025 or 2026! I am graduating a semester late due to an academic suspension but I am managing to get my grades up again. Do you look closely at suspensions and probations?

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Schools-not just Michigan, all law schools!-will definitely have questions about any suspension. The good news, however, is that you only need to include a very brief addendum to make sure that it is clear that the suspension was due solely to low grades, not for any kind of disciplinary infraction. Four sentences, at most, should cover it! Good luck-you got this!

@philipmorrone5717 10 ай бұрын

How does Michigan feel about a score cancellation on the last test?

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

Dean Z is going to give a more thorough answer about this in an upcoming episode but in short, we don't care! Totally fine to cancel your last LSAT score.

@philipmorrone5717 10 ай бұрын

@@umichlaw thank you so much for the reply! It really made my day

@bonquiqui874 10 ай бұрын

What’s your LSAT Dean Z????

@umichlaw 10 ай бұрын

We just recorded an episode in which Dean Z answers this question :)

@Brandon-ym4ov 6 ай бұрын

Hey Dean Z Is the LSAT a frivolous test?

@tiyaaaz9178 10 ай бұрын

Hii !! Please travel to SUNY Canton if you’re able to🥹 I’m considering your school and would love to meet you ! We don’t have law school recruiting at my school and this would be a great opportunity!!