<p>Which type of classes are bringing down there overall GPA?</p>
<p>Most people, if they have selected a major well, struggle more with the “general education” requirements like English 15 and Anthropology 101 than they do their major courses. In particular, senior level courses are usually electives, which ensures that you are taking only those classes that are your favorite part of your carefully selected major - that generally translates into higher grades and boosts your major GPA.</p>
<p>Put another way, your major should represent the area where you have the most talent and interest, and as a result your major classes should be easier and receive more attention than the other classes your university makes you take. That should mean a higher GPA, and usually does.</p>
<p>^ Exactly. If you picked a major in a certain subject, then presumably you’re the most interested in that field, which means you’ll be more likely to do well in those courses.</p>