Hey, thanks for the replies; as to the last reply, Iwouldn't say it is unlikely at all; I will be sponsored by someone; I have quite a few very good points that most people of my age couldn't ever have... not to brag or anything, but it is the truth
One way or another, I will get what I really want, and I am prepared to make sacrifices, large or small, to get there, no matter what it takes
PT, what do you mean exactly by 'scrub the toilets'? My CFI's husband works for them (before you ask, yes, my CFI is female lol), and she says to me it is a great airline which treats its pilots very well... also, are you sure about British Airways not offering a sponsorship any longer? If so, it must have happened quite lately; last time I checked was about four months ago, and they were doing it then...
Anyway, thanks for the advice guys! Sorry if I gave you an 'ignorant' impression of myself... wasn't meant!
Jack!
edit: FFF, no way will I be taking out a gap year; the sooner things get done the better, plus I wouldn't want to forget all the physics I have learnt!