<p>The above statement is valid assuming you allow yourself to be a victim of statistical averages. The negligible GPA consideration for more prestigious institutions makes sense. I don’t think medical and law schools want to send the message that if you come from an illustrious undergrad background, you can just rest on your laurels and cruise into grad school. </p>
<p>A key part of being a professional is never settling for less than what you’re capable of.</p>