Office Selection - Full-time Undergrad

Hello! I'm a rising senior at a mid-tier Ivy with a poli-sci major and arts minor with most alumni going to the NYC office for MBB and the MBB office that is closest to my school isn the NYC office. I'm interested in NYC, a second tier city think Denver, Seattle, Austin, LA, or Miami and have lived in that city and have work experience in an industry largely based out of that city, but I am also interested in the Middle East Office but I do not have experience or any true connection to MEO except tutoring someone from there, but thats not on my resume or cover letter.

I was wondering how I should allocate my office selection, should I do 100% NYC, or like 60% NYC 40% second tier US city, or like 60% NYC 30% second tier US city, or vice versa, and 10% MEO? Or something different entirely? I'm open to living in all of these cities. I’d appreciate any guidance on how to balance my preferences strategically. Thanks!

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