Look I don't think the impact is driven by geography/region. Impact is driven by demand and supply. So for example there are a lot of candidates who would like to work in NYC and as such NYC will favor students from top schools

Offices in locations that are not as popular will be open to high achieving students from non-target schools regardless of where that school is.

Finally yes as you get more experience - your education will become less important and virtually any sort of transfer is possible for high performing consultants

Hi there,

Let me summarize :)

1. Top schools = Top choices (i.e. best odds of getting anywhere)
2. Non-top target = Best odds regionally. However, forget about this "You will only get recruited for offices in their region". This is just a factor of that office having more affiliation with your school (alumni network for example) and an understand of your school's prestige. However, you can absolutely get in to an office outside of your region (just make sure to network)
3. After graduation = Best odds where you have ties (if you worked in the same state as your school, well, that office makes the most sense. However, if you moved to New York or to Germany, then you'll have better odds there. Here, it really depends on what story your resume tells and what sort of contacts/network you have developed!)