LoganP - MFT have a very good reputation from what I've heard. Having said that - it literally doesn't matter at all which one you pick, they all teach the same material and go through the same processes.
Left 270 is correct regarding HSC. Not all airlines require this, but it's becoming more frequent they do. Google aviation and maths/english prerequisite courses and a bunch will come up. Yes, it's annoying to have to complete it when you've done English level 6, but it's a box ticking exercise like everything in aviation (ATPL's anyone?). Just don't complain you can't apply to airlines when they have that requirement. You're not the first person to need it (hence the 50+ institutions that provide it), and you won't be the last.
ATPL's. There's about 20 threads on where to go for the subject on pprune. Use search function, it's your friend. Personally I went to Higgins on the sunny coast - he's a legend. YOU DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE GOT SOME HOURS!!! GA companies do not care if you don't have one. There are plenty of people flying turboprops and jets that STILL don't meet either the requirements, or hold one (cadets for one). Don't waste money on this until it's required - having said that, don't get stuck with 2000 hours or more and wish you'd done the subjects....
Lastly, jimwongcc - referring to above. It doesn't matter who you use or how famous the school is. Same content. Unless you specifically want to fly a certain aircraft ie. Cessna or DA20, it really doesn't matter.
Good luck folks - it's a tough game, but persist and it will pay off.
