GPA vs Major GPA
Many applications ask for both. Cumulative GPA reflects overall performance; major GPA shows mastery in your field. Both matter in different contexts.
When Each Matters More
- Grad school screening: cumulative GPA threshold
- Selective programs/jobs: major GPA signals domain strength
- Scholarships: rules vary; many use cumulative GPA
Strategy
- Protect major GPA (retakes, tutoring) for field credibility
- Balance general‑ed load to stabilize cumulative GPA
- Use our calculators to plan term‑by‑term targets