<p>Breaker Boy - how about this: tell your parents there’s about a 7% chance you’re getting into HYPS. There’s maybe a 9% chance you’re getting into Brown or Columbia. So, doesn’t it make sense to cast your net a little wider? Don’t worry about proving Chicago to your parents, just focus on mentioning how insanely competitive HYPS is. They have to understand that there’s a 90%+ chance you’re not getting in HYPS, so you might as well apply to other schools.</p>