Since you specifically asked for my comments, here they are: I have very little to add to CZ's excellent reply, and agree with everything he says!
The only thing I would add is that, before filling in the paperwork for the license, check with your school which FSDO is their nearest. It may be that you can fly there, as CZ says, or it may be close enough to not be worth flying, you can sort that out later, but you need to know which FSDO to put on the forms for the FAA.
Have fun!
FFF
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