I am not somewhere where I can watch a video right now, but did want to say that the lower-ranked school is an okay first choice in our family, if it results in better mental health.
A high-achieving kid is generally driven, often has a competitive streak, and may have tendencies toward anxiety. Uber-competitiveness and anxiety can be exacerbated within the culture at many highly-ranked schools.
A particular high-achieving student might feel more relaxed and confident and better able to fulfill their potential at a lower-tier school where the student perceives there to be less pressure.
We pointedly celebrate all acceptances equally in our house, whether easily achieved or rare. All the options are valued and no choice means a student “settled” for less.