To the original poster....keep my username and Private Message me anytime. Pilots helping pilots is the name of the game here, and I personally have been the recipient of help from many APC members. Maybe I can pass along the favor.

You probably (hopefully) have been reading all sorts of threads on here. Generally speaking, things probably aren't as bad as all the complaining on here goes. But also, don't fall for glossy advertising or flight school propaganda. They are trying to SELL you something, and I am pretty sure most people on here are not trying to sell you something.

I would be wary of aviaton majors. If you do get an aviation major, my advice is to double major in something NON aviation. Shoot, there are good two year degrees with in demand skills.