<p>I don’t believe I ever said I’d be able to maintain a perfect gpa for the next 5 semesters. I said I currently have a 4.0. Also considering that I was NOT taking easy core classes due to AP credits your statement isn’t valid. I could graduate in 3 years if I wanted, but I have a 4 year scholarship and may stay for 4 years. Therefore credit wise I am a sophomore, and I believe you are as well so I don’t need you to tell me what I won’t be able to maintain.</p>
<p>Furthermore, I said I am aiming for Harvard/Columbia, that does not imply I am currently Harvard bound. It simply means I am aiming for grades that will get me into those schools. Also considering Harvard’s 75th percentile gpa is above a 3.9 there are people who are capable of accomplishing this and I know myself better than you. I am one of those people. I wasn’t the one asking for advice on this thread so why don’t you help out the OP. I am doing just fine. </p>
<p>In case you missed my entire point, obviously the harder your classes become the harder it is to maintain a perfect gpa. However, most people agree that it is better to start off strong. It is alot easier to maintain a high gpa than to raise a low one. If the op is starting at a 3.2 he/she is going to have to work extremely hard to bring it to the 3.75 range unless it is brought up this next semester.</p>