@Luvpretzels , I completely understand your desire to look ahead. Who wants to end up with regrets because they “did it wrong”? But rather than crafting your kid’s experience into what a college may want, I would recommend encourage your son to use high school to make the best version of himself.
Check in with him to make sure he has as much balance in his schedule as is possible. One of the beauties of your school 's limit on accelerated classes is that if you love math and science, that’s where you want choose AP classes - without feeling obligated to do AP English, Spanish, and US History. If he wants time for sports or music or robotics, he can make it. And here’s the best part – he can choose a college that fits what he’s learned he’s looking for.
We looked at several colleges we knew little about (or had outdated notions of!) at the suggestion of the CC at school. And we were all wowed by the richmess of what all of them offered. They had great faculty, engaged teaching, and tons of opportunities for all kinds of students. We were reminded that top PhD programs graduate tons of talent they dont need on their own staff and they end up all over the place.
What I am saying is that there will be an excellent school for your kid. There’s no need to try to make a kid for any particular school.