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So today I found out that I am not good at my electives.
Do employers care more about cumulative GPA or my major GPA?
Do employers care more about cumulative GPA or my major GPA?
Arsenic&Lace said:Also it depends on the elective. If it's French poetry, getting a B might not raise an eyebrow like a B in Applied Partial Differential equations or C++ programming or what have you will.
Turion said:Electives: literature, politics, and geography.
Turion said:So today I found out that I am not good at my electives.
Do employers care more about cumulative GPA or my major GPA?
AlephZero said:Don't pick subjects where the "right answers" are a matter of personal opinion (e.g. literature and politics). Or if you do pick subjects like that, figure out what opinions your lecturer wants you to have, and don't waste time thinking for yourself!
The Major GPA is the average of all the grades earned in courses directly related to a student's major or area of study. On the other hand, the Cumulative GPA is the average of all the grades earned in all courses taken by a student, including those outside of their major.
This varies depending on the graduate program and institution. Some programs may place more emphasis on the Major GPA, as it shows a student's proficiency in their chosen field of study. However, the Cumulative GPA can also be important as it demonstrates a student's overall academic performance.
Yes, this is possible if a student performs exceptionally well in their major courses, but struggles in other courses. It is also possible for a student to have a higher Cumulative GPA than Major GPA if they excel in non-major courses.
A student can improve their Major GPA by focusing on their major courses and seeking help from professors or tutors if needed. They can also retake any courses in which they did not perform well in order to improve their grade.
Again, this can vary depending on the employer and industry. Some employers may place more importance on the Major GPA, as it shows a candidate's knowledge and skills in their field. However, the Cumulative GPA can also be considered as it reflects a candidate's overall academic performance and work ethic.