<p>serchingon: The key word here is “subjectively.” Look at the earlier quote by the individual on an admissions committee, "If an applicant’s GPA seems “low” during discussions we check where they are from and if it is from one of the large public institutions OR a place where we know there is no grade inflation (like Chicago or JHU, for example)-- all is OK. " It as at this point, not at the GPA calculation point where the school makes a difference. This would also account for corranged’s statement. S recently spoke with a major west coast med school admissions committee member as well, and got the same reply, they do take into account where one goes to school.</p>