Your examples of Uninformed/Informed first choices in College Selection?

Three years ago a friend of my son returned from a school visit and explained that “the tour guide’s lower back tattoo was amazing, loved the vibe”. Not sure if he even noticed a library, dormitory, or dinning hall.

As of this recent break he appears to be happily enjoying his junior year.

Also “MIT is really strong in technology which is what I am interested in”.