<p>has anyone ever gotten in with a 3.5 gpa?</p>
<p>Ever? Yes. However in today’s environment, that person better have some incredibly compelling positive factor given the academic superiority of the bulk of applicants.</p>
<p>A recruited football or ice hockey player who is a top pick with the coach could definitely get in with a 3.5 .</p>
<p>For a normal person, it would be tough. Write some stellar essays.</p>