Definition

A perfect or near-perfect grade point average (typically 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale), representing straight A's across all classes. Extremely rare and extremely exhausting to maintain.

Example Usage

She maintained a 4.0 GPA all four years of college while working two jobs—her sleep schedule did not survive.

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