<p>Perhaps you can meet witn your counselor & explain the situation & then ask to set up a meeting with your parents, you & him/her. The counselor can point to great alums who are doing great things who had similar stats to you & went to schools like those you want to attend & did not get into ivies.</p>
<p>You can also be like some kids I know & do a substandard job in your college apps so you further reduce your chances of getting into any ivy (but do a great job in the other apps). I consider this a waste of money, but perhaps it’s a passive-aggressive way of doing things.</p>