text: college gpa? i have the problem that my major gpa is actually quite good (3.85), but my overall gpa isn't so good (3.54).  i am majoring in the hard sciences and the classes that are killing my gpa are writing, history, and classes like that that have nothing to do with what i want to study, but that i must take.  i want to apply for a phd program in the sciences eventually so i was wondering if overall or major gpa matters more.  i was also wondering if i should put my major gpa as opposed to my overall gpa on my resume when i get my first real job. your major gpa matters more when you are applying for the graduate program of ur major. and yeah put ur major gpa on ur resume...they are looking for your best work.