Applying for PhD programs. Interested in mobile computing. I feel that lack of research experience is a major shortcoming of my application. Not sure what are the schools of my level. Is 10-20 CS program, like UCSD, too high or just appropriate for me? Any suggestion is very welcome.
General Profile:
International Asian Male
Top state university with top 20 CS program
Major(s): Computer Science (BS), Mathematics (BS) finished in 3 yrs
GPA: 3.9+/4.0
GRE: 155V / 170Q / 3.0W
Two-month Undergrad Research so far, no publication
Several competition projects
1 Summer Internship in top company
1 year part-time software engineer in local company