Odds of breaking into consulting from a non-target school

I am a senior from a non-target school currently applying to various consulting firms. I have above a 3.9 GPA, a high amount of campus involvement/leadership positions, and internship experience. Though I feel qualified for an analyst/entry-level role at a consulting firm, I'm afraid my school name puts me at a disadvantage in the screening process. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

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I have been networking and have made connections at BCG and Accenture. Do you have further suggestions on firms to apply to?

 
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