General Admissions & OTCAS Do schools care more about GPA or GRE?

[danidoodle]

I finally have my GRE scores and can make decisions about where to apply, but I have a significant disparity between my GPA and GRE scores. My cumulative GPA is a 3.5, my pre-req GPA is a 3.8 and last 60 GPA is about a 3.67. However, my GRE scores are a 162Q and 162V.
Are schools likely to overlook a GPA lower than their averages if my GRE scores are good? Or will having a lower than average GPA have a significant effect on the strength of my application?
I'm not sure if I should focus on applying to schools with stronger or weaker admissions profiles. I don't mind applying to a couple of reach schools, but I want make sure I apply to a variety of schools where I have a reasonable chance of being accepted.

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[hopefullyanOT]

I finally have my GRE scores and can make decisions about where to apply, but I have a significant disparity between my GPA and GRE scores. My cumulative GPA is a 3.5, my pre-req GPA is a 3.8 and last 60 GPA is about a 3.67. However, my GRE scores are a 162Q and 162V.
Are schools likely to overlook a GPA lower than their averages if my GRE scores are good? Or will having a lower than average GPA have a significant effect on the strength of my application?
I'm not sure if I should focus on applying to schools with stronger or weaker admissions profiles. I don't mind applying to a couple of reach schools, but I want make sure I apply to a variety of schools where I have a reasonable chance of being accepted.

Most schools have a rating system. My school had a point system to determine eligibility based on all factors. Some are nice enough to give a breakdown of how they weigh each (GPA, GRE, Prerequisite GPA, experiences, letters of rec, interview (if applicable)

 

[MrTL]

Your GPA and GRE are good. Writing score matters too. Just make sure your LOR, essay, and observation hours are there and you're good to go.