well it looks like Meridian got outstanding reviews.
I have final check-ride tomorrow and if I get my PPL I need to do an additional check-ride in whatever aircraft i'm going to rent afterwards. Seeing as I need to do that, I asked if my instructor would be willing to do that check-ride while also going to TEB and he said he would love to. I'm sure I'll feel much more comfortable after visiting with him.
Especially since I'll then see the layout, and where the FBO is.
Thanks guys.