How can I convince my parents that I just CAN'T go to an ivy?

<p>Don’t worry, as Morsmordre said, even as an URM your chances of getting in to any Ivy are very slim with your current stats. Of course, Ivies love people who do volunteering, so maybe that would improve your chances. Better quit. (Just kidding. :smiley: )</p>

<p>You need to find at least 2 or 3 realistic schools that you would actually like to attend, and then just go ahead and apply to the Ivies your parents insist on as well as the schools you like.</p>