<p>Some people do this. Some people are just smarter/more skilled at school stuff. One kid in my grade just mindblew me every freaking day in school. I wondered how the hell he got a 4.0, but a combination of cheating, hard work, excellent memorization/study skills and some brilliance (also sacrificed a crapload of sleep). And then some people just worked their asses off. </p>
<p>It takes a combination of skill, luck, and work ethic to get a 4.0. IMHO, it’s not worth it, but if it is to you, so be it. Look at the people who do get 4.0’s… I, personally, just don’t want to be one of those people. Life ownz too much to worry about that much about that crap. Once you start taking the harder courses at your school, that 4.0 is a lot more skill-based than work-based, and pulling that A in English or Math or Science when you’re really not that good at it is insanely difficult. But then, a B in the hardest course is better than an A in a normal course, so you’d really rather take that harder course (unless the easier course appeals to you in some way).</p>