Sample of one. My 7th grade daughter tagged along when older sibling toured SMU in Dallas. She declared we never had to take her on any college trips. I think she has had it with being along on older sibs many visits (combined with family vacations…but still). She brought up SMU a number of times in the year or two following this trip to Dallas.
Fast forward to 10th grade. So I say “If SMU is still your college choice, we can plan a trip there just for you”. Her reply…”I’m NOT going to college in Texas. And she didn’t.