State University of New York, Geneseo (SUNY Geneseo)

SUNY Geneseo requires you to have a 3.61 GPA and be above average in your high school class. At the very least, you'll need a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can make up for a low GPA by taking more difficult classes, such as AP or IB.
This demonstrates that you can handle more challenging academics than the ordinary high school student.

If you're a junior or senior, changing your GPA in time for college applications is difficult. You'll need a better SAT or ACT score to compensate if your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.61. This will enable you to compete effectively against applicants with better GPAs.