Does being nontarget destroy exit opps?

joining a solid RX group (laz/pwp) from a well-known, but definitely non target big10 school. 
 

perfect GPA, 1570 SAT - are my chances of recruiting for top distressed exits basically zero? I know MFPE is going to be unacheivable due to how prestige-hungry those firms are but what about UMM

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There's some elitism among these firms but ultimately, it all comes down to you and the interview. You'll get the looks

 

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