<p>You only need to look at the answers in this thread, and the other multitude of threads on the same subject to see there is no single answer. It’s better to have a higher GPA if you can get it. Who would argue with that? To some employers and some interviewers it is critical.
But if you don’t have a 3.0 all is not lost. Believe me. I won’t bother to add my own anecdote on the subject. You can probably find it in one of those other threads.</p>
<p>The same thing applies to the school.</p>