<p>My friend has like a 2.98 GPA and has a total of 950 SAT, in all 3 sections combined. Even though his GPA is 2.98 he still is ranked like 60/423. </p>
<p>His parents want him to go to a four year university but with his SAT score, it seems out of reach.</p>
<p>My question is that what are pretty well known universities that are SAT optional, or what should we set as a goal for his next SAT sitting.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>Suggest that he get some documentation showing that standarized test scores consistently underestimate his academic achievement/proficiency/potential. In other words, he’s a bad standardized test taker. With that score/GPA combination, it sounds like a very distinct possibility. </p>
<p>My sister was in that situation (though with a 4.0 GPA, 18 ACT), and she was still able to land a scholarship based on her documented problems with standardized tests.</p>
<p>This is the list you’re looking for:
[Optional</a> List | FairTest](<a href=“http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional]Optional”>ACT/SAT Optional List for Fall 2025 - Fairtest)</p>