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Update: TOEFL : 103 and 2 papers were published and presented in total. I am still struggling with trying to determine which universities I should aim, any suggestion? One more question, is it a disadvantage applying as a CS student for a PhD in Statistics?

Here is my profile, Undergrad Inst.: 1st in my country Major: Computer Science GPA: 3.78 Grad Inst.: 1st in my country Major: Computer Science GPA: 3.88 I wrote my master thesis in Bayesian statistics. I should mention that I did not take any real analysis course. Type of Student: International male GRE General: 150V, 169Q, 3AW TOEFL: Not taken yet, but expected ~100 Programs Applying: PhD in Statistics Research Experience: 1 paper was submitted and presented, 2 will be submitted before the application. Letters of Recommendation: One is from my thesis advisor, two are from math&cs professors Computing Skills: Fluent in many PLs: Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, R, .... I've written many statistical inference programs. Applying to Where: This is where i need your suggestions. I do not know where to begin. My only criteria is I need funding. What would be my safe picks?