Post #25 — sounds like your parents, eh OP? Don’t worry however – your case isn’t unusual. My DD went to one of the top ten HS in the country – along with that lots of unrealistic expectations from the parents. The counselor staff (which was EXTREMELY knowledgeable, patient, kind and fantastic advocates for the kids) had to face lots of push back from their parents who all assumed their snowflakes were all HYPSM bound.
I’m the regional recruiter for my Ivy alma mater and backed them up on the measured advice they gave to parents. I never faced any pushback b/c no one wanted to step on my toes – as if I could somehow really negatively influence their kids chances. But the counselors got lots of grief.
Good luck to you. This too shall pass.