Large discrepancy between CGPA and Major GPA

jsanche32
Sun, 29 May 2011 00:17:32 +0000

As an undergraduate I got a BA in Economics and a BS in Applied Mathematics.

My CGPA is pretty horrid (2.25) because i have a medical condition and I was sick a lot. Wasn’t really able to concentrate in classes at all in the first 4 years (I did a dual degree)

My major GPA for Economics however is 3.85 (All A+/A/A-). I know the difference between the two is pretty drastic, but I explained the issue in my essay when I applied to grad school.

What I want to know is what my expectations should be regarding grad school admission?
(I’m confused as to what some of them want. All of them say at least a 3.0, but they aren’t specific as to if its CGPA or Major GPA (Junior/senior level work)