Pre-reading questions:
- What are the university admission test requirements in your country?
- Do you think university admission test scores can predict the success of students?
Harvard Law School tried out a new program that welcomes GRE (Graduate Record Examination) score as an admission prerequisite for law students for the coming school year 2018. The said law school is the second accredited law school in the United States to accept GRE scores for admission. Most law schools in the US only recognize LSAT (Law School Admission Test) scores. LSAT is solely used for admission to law school programs
Harvard Law School Assistant Dean and Chief Admission Officer Jessica Soban said that “it will encourage more students in the United States and internationally from a greater degree of disciplines to apply.” Harvard Law School also wanted to break down all the barriers and keep on pushing through as they look for the globally talented individuals around the world. The prestigious university is known for producing renowned global leaders like former US president Barack Obama.
Vocabulary:
solely – exclusively
prerequisite – required as a prior condition before something takes place
barrier – a circumstance or obstacle that keeps a person from doing something
prestigious – honored; having a high status; famous
renowned – famous; talked about
Comprehension Questions:
- What school in the United States piloted a new program?
- What is the new program about?
- Who is Jessica Soban?
- Why did the said university want to implement this new program?
- Who is the former US president who graduated from Harvard?
Express Your Opinion:
- What do you think makes Harvard Law School popular?
- Do you agree with Harvard Law School’s idea of accepting GRE? Why or why not?
- Do you think it will improve the quality of the new lawyers in US? Please explain your answer.
- Do you agree that other universities in US should also start accepting GRE?
- In your own opinion, what is the best measurement of graduate school admission?