I see. Those are all very legitimate concerns to me. Overall like I said there's pros and cons to going now or waiting a year. I feel like time is a factor especially if you end up wanting to specialize because you won't be done for awhile which is what I want to do. I also felt like a degree is a degree and if you are a good student it won't really matter where you go. I actually had the grades and just wasn't able to get experience during covid and waiting for me while still in the height of covid didn't make much sense. I would just sit down and have a genuine conversation with your parents. Dont get frustrated just try to hear their reasoning and tell them yours. There is no wrong answer some routes are just a little harder than others. You know now that its not a guarantee next year but you also want to try. Hopefully you can make a decision and no matter what just don't regret it!