Since you asked... I'm not interested in flying for a living
- that wouldn't be anything to do with the fact you are colour blind and therefore have a restricted medical would it? I'm sorry that you can not gain a full medical, but don't use other concepts to justify your apparent lack of ambition to fly commercially. (Must be one hell of a mortgage you have knowing what some of my Captains get paid, and having seen their houses!)
The nonsense on my profile is simply fodder to wind up those who go sniffing for ammunition. As you have demonstrated, it's quite effective.
- what a great concept - glad it works so well!
Back to the thread topic. As ever you will always get varying opinions on anything - people with good experiences, people with bad experiences. All I'll say further is do plenty of research, and whichever school you go to, talk to current and former students first - regardless of whether it is CATS, Cabair, Bristol, London Met, or any of the others. DO NOT rely solely on an internet forum where you do not know who you are actually communicating with, and if they have a particular agenda. For example, they could actually be the HOT or one of his/her buddies for said establishment...
The ATPL theory's provide the base work for your future career - you need to do plenty of work before, during, and even after these exams. Give yourself the best possible chance by making sure you choose a good school which will also invest time and effort it you - not one where you have to invest significant time in chasing people, sitting around during cancelled lectures, etc. This time is very precious to you and should be used to 100% efficiency. Good luck!
DW.