Tufts is a “little Ivy.” Maybe that will help with parents who want prestige. Google “little Ivies” and show them those schools!
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The answer is simple. Apply to Stanford. There’s a 96% chance you’ll get rejected. It sounds like your parents just want you to live up to your potential, and Stanford is a good ideal to strive for. If you don’t get in, all you can do is move on.