How hard is it to get into non-MBB consulting from a non-target (UCSD)

I'm going to be enrolling in UCSD this fall most likely, and I was wondering how difficult it is to break into non-MBB consulting. Consulting interests me, and while it sounds like MBB has its major benefits, it seems like that's pretty out of the question for a non-target. Also, is there a location benefit from being near two of the biggest cities in America? Thanks for any help

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I also am considering LMU. I was accepted to the honors college there. How is the comp and career progression? Also what did you major in?

 

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