<p>I went to a second-tier LAC and CA had big representation there. Most schools in the top 100 aren’t hurting for CA residents – the state is HUGE and there are plenty of y’all to go around 
I’m going to go ahead and say that I doubt that Carleton, Grinnell or Oberlin are hurting for CA residents, either. Those are top schools. Students from all over want to go there.</p>
<p>I’d say the only place where it may have a significant advantage is at a public university on the East Coast or in the South, or some not very well-known college in that area.</p>
<p>I’m also going to say that geographic diversity inside the U.S. is not going to be a hugely advantageous factor in admissions. I mean, colleges want geographic diversity, but that’s not going to make them accept someone that they wouldn’t otherwise accept. It most likely would be a small weight to tip the scales in the favor of a borderline admit or something. But you shouldn’t consider it part of your package like your ECs or your scores.</p>