<p>Ok, so now I SERIOUSLY think you are trolling or you REALLY REALLY REALLY love this friend of yours!!</p>
<p>But I’m still gonna reply for this friend of yours…
It is not only his SAT marks that are low, his ECs aren’t that great either. Even if he had scored a 2300, I would bet against him being accepted at any of those universities!! </p>
<p>As far as him being anxious - all applicants are!! But being depressed and letting his grades drop just show that he is not fit enough to handle pressure and in that case won’t do well at top universities anyway - where competition thrives and everyone is bound to experience failure once at least!!!</p>
<p>At least he is aware of the truth - which is good for him, since he won’t be heartbroken come March end!! All you can do now is hope & pray for him!</p>
<p>Either way all the best to you & your friend!!</p>