Skylover,

If you are this set on going to ERAU or a school of the same caliber, I'd recommend taking a look at UND. I currently go here and like you, was looking for a place to get my ratings as soon as possible and jump to a regional while in HighSchool, but soon after coming here, I realized just how fun college is. There's no reason to rush what should be the most enjoyable years of your life. Though, it's certainly true that a quick path to the regionals sounds great right now, I can guarantee you, you'll regret not experiencing what college really has to offer, not just a flight school, which is what ERAU is. I, by no means think UND is the best place to be, but if you want the same caliber training you'd get at ERAU plus the fact that it's an actual University and you'll make friends with people outside aviation is great. I've quickly come to realize college is a place to work hard and focus on flight training, but at the same time have fun, party, go on trips with friends and enjoy being young. You owe it to yourself to enjoy college for the short 3-4 years you are apart of it.

Just my opinion.