Originally Posted by
scorpion611
What does FBO mean?
Fix-Based Operator. They're service centers that reside at almost every Class D-B Airport and offer Fuel, Repair, Avionics, etc. Most of them have a flight school, too.
I'm not much of a critic, but I really don't see why the OP doesn't just go to the best University he can get into with his HS Grades and do his training at the local airport? Why are you so compelled to go to a flight school?
A lot of people are telling you to go to schools out West, and down South. Last time I checked, the best colleges (and the most educated population) were in the Northeast. Just my $.02.