by Dave Catt October 10, 2006
A splitter is a prospective law school student whose LSAT score and GPA (as calculated by LSAC) vary significantly from one another, such that his or her numbers are "split" between high and low marks. More recently, two specific categories of splitter have been defined: the "traditional splitter" (high LSAT, low GPA) and the "reverse splitter" (low LSAT, high GPA). The traditional splitter is considered much more common, while the reverse splitter will frequently try to retake the LSAT for a better score. When used with no qualification, "splitter" usually refers to a traditional splitter, but can refer to either or both (when speaking generally).
The criteria for referring to someone as a splitter can vary based on the person asked, the applicant's goal law school(s), how competitive the admissions cycle is, and a number of other factors. One rule of thumb, however, is that a splitter will have one number above the 75th percentile of his/her target school, while the other can be below the 25th percentile (to an extent).
The status of being a splitter is a matter of great concern to law school applicants, and a subject of extensive discussion every admissions cycle. However, some individuals, especially after being admitted, will wear the term as a badge of honor.
The criteria for referring to someone as a splitter can vary based on the person asked, the applicant's goal law school(s), how competitive the admissions cycle is, and a number of other factors. One rule of thumb, however, is that a splitter will have one number above the 75th percentile of his/her target school, while the other can be below the 25th percentile (to an extent).
The status of being a splitter is a matter of great concern to law school applicants, and a subject of extensive discussion every admissions cycle. However, some individuals, especially after being admitted, will wear the term as a badge of honor.
Hiram has a 3.2 GPA and a 175 LSAT; he's a traditional splitter.
Jaime has a 4.0 GPA and a 162 LSAT; he's a reverse splitter.
Peter has a 3.7 GPA and a 172 LSAT; he's not a splitter.
Fred has a 2.6 GPA and a 164 LSAT; he's not a splitter.
Jaime has a 4.0 GPA and a 162 LSAT; he's a reverse splitter.
Peter has a 3.7 GPA and a 172 LSAT; he's not a splitter.
Fred has a 2.6 GPA and a 164 LSAT; he's not a splitter.
by Joe Jobber November 24, 2010
by splitter666 May 30, 2019
A law school applicant who has a high LSAT and a low GPA. Typically, the LSAT and GPA fall either above 170 and below 3.0 OR above the 75th and below the 25th percentiles of a target school.
There is no such thing as a "reverse splitter", or someone who has a high GPA and a low LSAT.
There is no such thing as a "reverse splitter", or someone who has a high GPA and a low LSAT.
by xyzlawschool December 14, 2007
by jayzone5 June 10, 2008
A temporary fold at the tip/end of a penis usually caused by sitting in a uncomfortable position Ex. Crossed legs or wearing tight pants. Resulting in a split stream while taking a piss. Usually resulting in 2 streams. Rarely 4 streams.
Dude I just got back from taking a piss guess what happend? What? I got a splitter. No way dude how many strams did you get? 4 dude. Damn the most Ive ever had was 3 way 2 go bro.
by Th3oth3ron3 August 13, 2009
The act of Splittering is to litter from one's car. Found to be most hysterical when staying up all night, going to McDonald's, and littering "Splittering" their food. Thus, this act becomes "McSplittering" Also, may be used as a noun.
Negating - "Bitch I ain't split shit!"
Concerned assertation - "Dude, the cops are coming! splitter that chronic out of the window!"
Noun - "Look at all that splitter."
Concerned assertation - "Dude, the cops are coming! splitter that chronic out of the window!"
Noun - "Look at all that splitter."
by RickaySpar September 6, 2007