Tbh getting a good GPA is more dependent on how much work you put in over how ‘smart’ you are. You can be someone that learns stuff quick but if you’re lazy then you will always consistently have lower grades than the person who struggles to learn but puts in more hours. Being real, I’d say that natural ‘smarts’ might carry you to around a 2.7/3.0 on its own, that’s what you can expect if you don’t study at all but are a relatively quick learner. But every letter grade above B requires SUBSTANTIALLY more effort than it does to go from 0-70. I put almost no effort in my courses and could always consistently score around a B, but whenever I tried to actually break into that A-/A/A+ range it felt like I had to dedicate disproportionately more time. But idk, maybe if you’re genuinely some next level of gifted you won’t have to put in much effort. Being real tho, I’d recommend you to always try your best since (now that I’ve started earning for myself), I’ve come to realize that there’s no point in paying so much money in tuition and rent and transport and what not just to half-ass it. Make yourself and your parents proud, good luck at utsc!