@ucbalumnus Excellent material, thank you! One of my kids is at a school known for grade deflation and it was really interesting to read the different perspectives.
The students are advised that the school rigor/reputation won’t make up for a lower GPA (and that they will need at least a 3.7), but we often meet well-meaning people who believe that just bc you attend this school, medical school admissions will be much easier.
Not the case! If anything, it may be more difficult due to the work involved in earning the necessary GPA. I will say though that one trade off is the amazing research and other applicable opportunities available to students at some of the colleges known for grade deflation, so they are at an advantage in that area.
Seems like GPA and MCAT are the two biggest quantifiers.