<p>i had a similar question because i have the gpa and the sat scores to get into comm college, but my high school is extremely competitive. so not only would someone with an A- average not be in the top 10% but they arent even in the top 25% percent. I asked the admissions rep when she came to my school and she said that you MUST have all three or very close (she said top 11% was okay). i thought this was weird cause why should i get punished for going to a really competative school? so i asked my guidance counselor and he said thats not true its just a guideline and plenty of people get accepted with lower gpas and test scores and stuff.
hope this helps, good luck!</p>