<p>Again, this depends on the school, other students in your classes, etc. But in some cases, the actual degree requirements can play a large part in the GPA. For example, there are several math degree tracks at MIT. One track is [url=<a href=“http://www-math.mit.edu/academics/undergrad/major/course18/general.html]general[/url”>Course 18 Option 1: General Option]general[/url</a>]. When you have a large degree of flexibility in choosing which subjects you take, you have a better chance of a more favorable GPA.</p>