Would Goldman rescind an offer due to a low GPA, to someone 2 years out of college?

Would GS rescind a FT offer in their Early Careers program for someone with a (very low for banking) GPA? I'm talking about sub 2.5 from a non-target? 

I never intended on attending university or even finishing. I started a business when I was 15, and also was a representative of a financial services organization and did relatively well for myself selling personal finance products. Although my grades were pretty bad, I could get the VP of our University and director of Housing to vouch for me due to my extracurricular achievements and have networked with a handful of analysts, associates, and a VP there already. At the time, I believed college was pointless because I hated the fact that I was being taught definitions of leadership principles, versus taught hands-on through experience, and was going to pursue a career that didn't require college.

If I get a FT offer, would GS rescind once I submit my transcript? I already worked at a big company for a year (think Thomson Reuters, FactSet, etc.) in a back-office role, but also have a goal of completing my CFA Level I in the next year once I can afford everything involved with the test. 

Advice?

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