My mistake IWBB, I thought the topic was on a HS student seeking admissions to a BS/MD program. Yes, if the BS/MD requires a GPA of 3.5, it must be paid utmost attention by the attendee. But for a HS applicant, he should worry about to get in first before even pay any attention to the UG GPA requirements. And to get into a BS/MD program is a very difficult process, as discussed in an up thread. There is no such thing as “The BEST” program, every program is a lottery for any applicant.