Major GPA vs. Overall GPA

Qwerty17613
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:33:56 +0000

Hello,

In terms of graduate school I understand that the overall GPA and the GPA obtained for someone’s major are both looked at for admission. However, which one carries more weight? And how much more weight does it carry? I hope to apply in programs for the biological sciences at top graduate schools in the field. I have gotten mostly B’s (and two W, withdrawal grades) in general requirement courses that are not in my major but A’s in courses that fulfill my major. Any help would be appreciated.