DS had no interest in touring any schools. I just wanted him to see what it was like on a campus. His choices were limited by finances. So he really ended up w/ 2 choices, Temple or U of AL, due to the presidential scholarships.
I would have liked him to have taken a cheaper dorm option, but he is 15 hours away, so he will only be home for mandatory breaks. It was good for him to have his own “room” to go to.
Our youngest will also not really have too many choices. She will probably be more interested in the process though. DS is currently in engineering, and should do well. DD does well at the math and sciences, but she really is more geared to the humanities. So it will be a whole new process for us on researching affordable options.
So I am very much involved in the process, as the financial limitations are significant. I also would dissuade my kid to from any major that wouldn’t pay well, no matter how much they might love it.