This was posted back in March. However, OP might have a shot at NYU,but not Columbia… It depends somewhat on the high school record, but his grades are significantly above average for West Point, so he should be able to transfer to a somewhat more academically competitive school. Obviously, West Point has other requirement, such as Congressional recommendation, leadership, and athletics. Obviously, it is difficult to get through, particularly at the beginning. Probably, if you want to be an officer, you should stay, but if not leave.