A student who takes easier advanced classes so they'd have an easier time getting a high grade in that class.
Primarily done with
AP Calculus AB and
AP Calculus BC, or one of the science APs(such as taking AP Biology instead of Chemistry).
Highly depends on the school curriculum offered, grading systems, and prerequisites.
Also see
GPA whore.
Guy 1: Hey, wasn't X supposed to be with us in
Calc BC this year?
Guy 2: Yeah, but after hearing from the seniors about how hard it was, he took
AP Statistics so it'll be easier to get an A. "Still an AP" was his defense.
Guy 1: What a fucking booster. It's not like a single A- or B+ will fuck him over for Stanford. This class is curved as fuck too. What a
GPA whore.