235 choosing aways

I assume this means you're not in the current application cycle. Why not think about doing one at a big name place and bank on getting a letter from a big name person there whose name alone might pull some weight in the application process? 235 is still probably good enough to get you through most programs' filters, so having a recognizable person say something good about you might go far. Then rotate at a "less competitive" program(s) too (yeah I know they're all competitive...). I know people who did about the same as me in school but had letters from big names and got more/better interviews out of it (especially regionally based interviews - like rotate in NYC if you want to increase your chances of getting interviews in NYC). Make sure you do well 3rd year, take Step 2 early and try to improve.