[QUOTE=COTriple7]I'm an aspiring pilot on the verge of a very important as well as expensive decision. I have my decision narrowed down to two flight schools, flight safety and ATP. Both are fairly comparable in price and I've heard positive things about both schools. About me, I'm 24 and have relatively no flight time, aside from flying around in my buddy's piper several years ago. I've loved flying ever since I was little, and can think of no better job than an airline pilot. Time frame from start to finish is important, but so is the quality of instruction. I would really appreciate any info from anyone affiliated with these two schools.[/QUOT

My friend all the previous advises that everyone gave you are right on.
i think the question/s you have to ask your self and answer are
1. do I have the financial ability to afford a FSI or ATP programme..?
2.where do i get quality training..?

In these days when you go for an airline interview you will notice alot off guys with previous 121/135 training and some that they graduate from a flightschool such as FSi, ATP, Delta Academy, RAA etc...
Total time makes a difference but also you have to keep in mind that the transition to A glass cockpit airplane from the regular 6 pack it's a little hard.
If getting some advanced training in some kind of simulator, or enrolling in to Airline Pilot Programms, believe me it's to your advandage and airlines are looking into that...Is it worth it the money..? ABSOLUTELY
Τhe more you learn the better. there is also a preference to graduates from flightschools like flight safety or atp...the reason..? Quality of training.
Mind you alot of the training facilities that the airlines have are owned by FlightSafety. That should mean something ..don't you agree..?
I hope i help you a little bit..
Good luck on your Career