Should I still try? I have a low GPA but the rest of my application is outstanding

what I mean by a high ranked college is self explanatory, a college that is highly ranked (T50).

What do you mean by self studying for APs isn’t a tip?

For what I am looking for from these colleges is the resources and the student body. To be placed around people who are just as or even more motivated than I am, and to have access to a plethora of high quality resources will help me plenty in my journey to becoming a tech CEO.

I should also note that I have reasons and circumstances that caused my low grades and I have an upward trend with A+s (with a few Bs) since 2nd semester of my sophomore year.