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Hi ilovechickensoup, responding for the team as you posted this on the mbaMission board....

1) Yes I think you have a good shot at your target schools if you hit your scores and execute your applications well.
2) Outside of California, you might also consider Ross, Kellogg, or Darden. None is very California, but they all recruit very well into consulting. They have different approaches. Ross is more hands-on, with lots of project driven work; Darden is more classic case method (perfect for bird's eye view of MBB). Kellogg includes a semester in San Francisco option so you'd get some California exposure potentially.
3) Beyond getting a solid score (GMAT or GRE needed for most programs but some also take the EA), things to beef up include excellent execution of the apps (particularly to highlight leadership skills and accomplishments over responsibilities), strong recs and good interview skills if you are invited!
4) Direct supervisors are actually preferable to people with big titles who don't know you well and can't speak to your work!

Hope this is helpful, best of luck!
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