Hey, I am new to this forum. I am 15 years old and I always wanted to become a pilot. I have done a discovery flight already. I live in Athens, Greece and I am Greek American. I can't wait to finish high school here and move to the US to start college.
Anyway, with all the research I have done in these and other forums I have decided to major in professional flight. People say major in an unrelated field and do your ratings at a local FBO. Well I don't agree. How useful will your degree in Business be when you get furloughed 7 years later?! Also, If you have no other interest except aviation it's the best thing to do. You can also score a lot of jobs because most, if not all universities work through networking and some even get you a guaranteed interview. The only problem is the money.. and if you are going to get a loan out don't do it. But I won't be needing a loan.
Just my opinion. So please, if you are thinking about posting about not getting a degree in aviation, please don't
Anyway, let's move on to the actual topic!
My school list (to visit) is as follows:

These are the schools I have heard have the best professional flight program in the US.
Purdue University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in DB
University of North Dakota
Western Michigan University

I have also heard good words about:
Florida Institute of Technology
Ohio State (I've heard mixed opinions)
University of Oklahoma
Kansas State University (Problem is that Salina is a boring place according to many)
Southern Illinois University

I am looking for a medium to large University. I personally love Purdue from what I have seen. I have around a 3.9 so I believe I can get in.

Remember, these are schools I should visit, and not schools I should apply to. Please post your opinions on these Universities and if you can recommend adding or removing any, please do. I will not make my final decision according to your opinions, I am just gathering information.

Thank you!
Alex