what to do with 4.0 gpa

this might sound like a weird question but I'm a student at a Georgetown/Vanderbilt/CMU school with a 4.0 GPA studying economics and political science. I have some experience in finance and other fields and am interning at a reputable asset management firm this summer but in a wealth management role. while I have some interesting experiences, I think my GPA is my strongest factor given that I've maintained all As in a decently tough major for 4 semesters. I'm just wondering what I can do with it whether scholarships, jobs, certain opportunities to take advantage of my GPA since for now it isn't really doing anything for me. curious to hear people's thoughts. maybe grad school? 

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