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GPA booster
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an easy class taken mainly to improve one's grade point average
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GPA boosters
What does "GPA booster" mean in academic slang?
The term "GPA booster" refers to a course that is considered relatively easy and is taken primarily to raise a student's grade point average. The structure is an informal compound phrase where "GPA" refers to grade point average and "booster" implies something that increases or improves it. It is commonly used in academic contexts to describe classes chosen for their lower difficulty or higher likelihood of earning a strong grade.
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She 's taking art as a GPA booster this semester.
