<p>IMO, as long as both (GPA/SAT) are in range, they are only a small part of the whole process. If you are on the edge of being qualified, recs/essays/ec’s can really help. I didn’t have straight A’s at all; in fact I had probably 2/3 B’s and 1/3 A’s in my main classes with an SAT close to 2100, but got into a top school. Just play your cards right.</p>