<p>IME, a 3.6/2250 won’t get summarily tossed aside. You know the saying about not every top school wanting to fill its ranks with valedictorians? And the oft repeated bit: it’s not all stats. And, that your gpa is evaluated in the context of your school and the rigor of your course selection? And, that your other experiences matter?</p>
<p>Since the remaining apps are split among a few dozen readers, it’s hard to imagine any sense of first-come, first-served or top-down only. But, there are no guarantees. Not even for a 4.0/2400.</p>