<p>If you like Boston, apply to Simmons.
You can apply to Suffolk (can try Lesley, too - they’ve reduced their tuition to make themselves more affordable in the Boston area) but keep in mind that it probably won’t be affordable.
Run the Net Price Calculators first.
If your parents can’t afford (or don’t want to pay) for Suffolk, then see what they’d find acceptable. Perhaps they don’t want to spend three times as much as it’d cost them for an in-state college, for no discernible benefit. If there’s a benefit, research it and present it to them.
You’re lucky that there are so many good, affordable, well-funded universities in Virginia (give a look at James Madison, UMW, VCU, Longwood - for reach, matches, safety). Do apply there “just in case”, no matter what.</p>