Emily,
Sorry for the delayed response. I think this is a solid gameplan as you’re focusing on the current and future realization of consistency with your training. Being able to consistently train with proficiency will only help you in the long run and the results will be better success. Branching out to get firsthand experiences at schools is very important, you want to make sure that you will fit in well and enjoy the training environment. Chris created a great list of questions that you could ask a prospected flight school:
Brady