<p>I am surprised by any counselor deleting a student’s requests. Are you in a private school?</p>
<p>Most of the Ivies are in single digit admit numbers which makes them reach schools. Irrespective of your counselor trying to get you to apply to all Ivies, you personally need to ensure you have some matches and safeties.</p>
<p>Most state schools offer reasonably good engineering programs and also work out as safeties for someone who might be considered Ivy caliber by their counselor. So it is important that you apply to some State schools.</p>