No, you are describing those who cheat their way through school. Test and homework banks let straight A students get through because most professors don’t author new material.
These people will be at a disadvantage under Trump, as they won’t be able to rely on their position to keep their power in place. As they have no brains, they will lose out in a true meritocracy.
I am a straight A student (knock on wood) but I work my butt off.