Apply to the Honors College and decline later if she doesn’t want to join. They usually have some nice perks. Had the same discussion with my kids. You can always decline but you can’t get an application do-over.
Kids in LLC’s typically do better academically.
FYI my S20 is in the Honors program at Georgia Tech. I don’t think it’s as a big deal at GT compared to other schools. Under normal years not sure he would’ve got in but he’s on campus and they had last minute openings. He didn’t like his original dorm so he went. So far I think he made the right choice. He likes the kids and the location.