Yes. Will you? Almost certainly not.
Even with a 4.0 in all years of high school, great SAT scores, and sports/activities, you'd be only about an average applicant for a top school. You need a lot more than that for a decent chance at one.
I honestly don't think so. It's VERY hard to get into Ivy League schools. They usually don't accept anyone with a GPA below a 4.0.
A 3.1 isn't bad, so you can still get into a good college. If you take AP classes, you can increase your GPA to a 5, so try to get above a 4.0. That might increase your chances.
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