MF PE on cycle chances with slightly lower GPA?

Incoming analyst at a top IBD group (think GS TMT / MS M&A / PJT RSSG). Stem double major at a target school. I slacked off the past couple semesters and my GPA is going to end up between 3.85-3.90 and not above 3.90. I am very interested in MF PE (BX, APO, KKR, etc.) and my group historically has had strong placement to such places. I am wondering what the cut-off is at top megafunds and if my GPA will preclude me given I have a tougher major, strong test scores, strong group, and good school.

I understand that this comes off as neurotic and is not a big deal in the bigger picture so apologies in advance.

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