What is Major GPA? Physics Major Guidance

xdrgnh · Dec 11, 2015

I was a physics major. So when the graduate schools asked for my Major GPA I averaged up the GPA for all of my physics classes, but only my physics classes. Is this acceptable?

HallsofIvy · Dec 11, 2015

Yes, it is. Many schools will list your "major GPA" separate from you overall GPA.

jtbell · Dec 11, 2015

You should include all courses that count towards your major. For a physics major this probably includes a bunch of math courses, at least.

At the college where I work, one of the requirements for graduation is a 2.0 major GPA, so the college calculates it for you.

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