Strictly speaking, you can't get smarter; you only gain greater knowledge. That being said, there are numerous ways to gain more knowledge in whatever you chos

Strictly speaking, you can't get smarter; you only gain greater knowledge. That being said, there are numerous ways to gain more knowledge in whatever you chose. The resources are there — you just have to seek them out. My advice: be an effective gatekeeper. You can't do everything. You can't know everything. Don't even try. Instead, select the areas that are most valuable to you personally and focus on those. Hone what you're good at; progress at what you're bad at. One particular area to focus on is communication. Being able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form is very important. If you can speak and write eloquently, no matter the audience, you're well on you're way to becoming more academically rounded. Plus, it makes you a better human being. If nothing else, it makes you sound smarter too ;) Also: getting into good schools is often less about your grade point average and more about you're overall resume. I'd focus less on a perfect gpa and more on building a solid resume. It's also a good idea to get involved with the school. Connect with key people and alumni. That'll definitely help your chances. Good luck!