I did my pvt and Inst at a part 61 in San Diego, then did everything else and eventually instructed at FSA back in the late 90's/early 00's. The biggest hit against them is that they have "their" way, partly because of SOP's and partly because most everybody instructing there was a student all the way through. Building the SOP and checklist mentality from day 1 is a real plus, my first sim partner at the airlines had built his time towing gliders and we had to really work at the checklist items (he was much better stick and rudder than I, we were able to correct each other's shortcomings). It was expensive then and I am sure is more so now. I do know from personal experience that the networking is a plus, it got me both the airline job I had and fractional job I have now. I also interviewed at comair (old name?) academy, and it was not going to be a good fit for me (older, on a second career and already about 150 hours), so if it seems right do it. Otherwise, go find somewhere you do feel right about. Good luck!