LA vs SF vs NY offices application competitiveness

As a USC Marshall sophomore, I am currently deciding which office I should apply for the summer internship. Though I like NY the most, I believe, in overall, I would have a higher chance in applying for west coast offices but not applied to all firms. I aint sure about the competitiveness of different offices in terms of specific firms for example like MS/CS/Moelis/GS/PJT/Evercore/Lazard and other boutiques and banks etc. Therefore, I really hope to know more about the difficulty for specific firms maybe through knowing their SA classes, reputation, and your experiences. 

As my top priority is to secure a summer internship in a reputable firm and location is my second preference . Thanks so much for your help.

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