<p>I actually only had around a 3.4 GPA, but had awesome recs (really bonded with a couple profs), was active in ECs (helped found a bigtime community day + class council), and had a strong high school record. I think w/o the strong ECs I would have needed a higher GPA, but I was able to compensate. I didn't have any financial aid though so that helped me pick more on "fit" than on aid.</p>