What habits separate a student with a 4.0 from one with a 3.5?

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<p>Class rankings for the top 5% Senior class at my school came out recently (the ones with close to 4.0s). GPA is unweighted. I noticed that many of students in the top 5% received 26 or lower on the ACT. I know some that only got 21s or 23s on the ACT. Sadly I only maintained a 3.6 with Honors and APs.</p>

<p>Besides my schools HEAVY GRADE INFLATION. We’re a public school and non IB. What habits separate a student with a 4.0 from one with a 3.5? What type of study skills or techniques should I learn?</p>

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<p>Either A, they study constantly, workaholics, do nothing but study. They work hard, and do the work. Or they are just naturally gifted, and can do things with ease.</p>

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<p>21 on the ACT and 4.0? wow… talk about grade inflation.</p>

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<p>21 on the act and a 4.0 can mean many things other than grade inflation. 1: he took easy classes. 2: he cheated alot 3: he’s not that bright but works very hard</p>

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<p>At my school we have grade inflation too, so the only real thing that separates a 3.5 and a 4.0 is participation in sports/ROTC. That isn’t to say people who do sports can’t achieve a 4.0, but it’s not as common.</p>