I didn’t because mine is very independent and he didn’t like the idea of parents, tutors, SAT prep centers or college consultants driving his journey. In his opinion, if a student can’t manage things by himself, he should take a gap year as he isn’t ready for college.
I did recommend schools with comprehensive programs, plenty of course offerings and ease for changing majors or doubling them. I’m not a controlling OCD and avoid butting in much as he is mature enough to make decent choices and learn/grow from his mistakes. Education is a discovery and doesn’t need to be an exact science.