<p>So im new around here and just wanted to know what I can do to better my chances of getting into CU Boulder. I know its not that good of a school and since i live in boulder it should be easier to get into right? also my brother goes there and so did my dad.</p>
<p>Currently im a sophmore and im starting to think of not taking weighted classes because it seems like regular A's are better than advanced B's</p>
<p>I go to a top 100 school in the nation and theres some pretty intelligent kids.</p>
<p>My first freshman semester i had all a's and b's and a weighted 4.0 unweighted 3.5</p>
<p>next semester i messed up real bad with family problems and got a 1.8...</p>
<p>this first sophomore semester it seems as though i will finish with 3.0 </p>
<p>Im pretty smart and take some hard classes (PIB or Pre IB which is International Baccalaureate) but i have a bad work ethic(which i seem to be fixing i just hope its not too late!)</p>
<p>Also im VERY good at tests and so im planning on getting HIGH Sat and ACT grades(have simaler mind as my brother who had 31/2200</p>
<p>I play basketball for my school and do community service over the summer and i know my grades will get better but should i be working unbelievably to get a 4.0 or would 3.5 suffice?</p>
<p>Moreof what should i be doing so i can get into CU Boulder</p>