I believe I had a 3.6 from a State College, and I must tell you, I worked my butt off for it.
I spent 4 yrs in the USN before college, so I got some motivation, which served me well. I knew I didn't want to be a jet mechanic for the rest of my life...that is tough on the body. I have never thought I had the best intellect, so I always felt (and still feel) I need to prove it to myself that I can do it.
I really didn't like the way the left painted Bush during the campaign, especially the Hollywood types who don't have any business at all commenting on the lack of intelligence in other people. I would never do it, I think to pin a person's worth or ability on what they did in school is disrespectful and ignorant. Some of the most intelligent and capable people I have known do not have more than a high school education, but I would take many of them over some of the supposedly well-educated and refined physicians I have met during my career in healthcare, and the decision would not even be close. (not all, mind you, I know some brilliant physicians as well!...:)
Nice score! And thank you for your service. :-) May I add I completely agree with your statement: "I think to pin a person's worth or ability on what they did in school is disrespectful and ignorant."