The did offer a with instructor option - but with one single exception I've never met one who could STFU, so not keen on that.
Wow, with 225hrs. Have you ever stopped to think that maybe those instructors (who probably had significantly more hours/experience) felt perhaps your standard of flying/attitude merited some comment. At most (and certainly my) schools or clubs you would be expected to be checked out and to be shown local procedures/airspace and to verify you can walk the walk.