Transfer?

Coming from a top single-digit acceptance rate school (generally t10/t15 on Forbes/USNews), strong finance connections but a smaller tight knit alumni network. 

Considering if I should try and make a move as an incoming sophomore to UPenn/Columbia/UChicago, or if it is even worth. my school has grade inflation, send a good number to GS/EVR/PJT/BX but lack a pipeline at Big 4 HFs or quant.
 

~3.86-3.9 GPA, good ECs, and stats around the board. Wonder if I should commit to the process (strictly preprofessionally (both in finance/tech), especially as Penn offers a dual degree with the Wharton School. 

any suggestions from any transfers?

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