You are correct, but he - AK - did say that if they see you had a 2.3 then it better be in something like astrophysics or something that is very difficult. The GPA's realm I listed above came right off the slides he provided. His exact words were "education is very important to Delta in selection of an applicant." All I want to do is just state the information as its given. There is no doubt that there are exceptions to the rule, but the exception is for a small group of individuals.