[Profile Evaluation for 2016 applicant]

Undergrad Institution: IIT Kharagpur, India
Major(s): Exploration Geophysics
Minor(s): taken subjects in Physics & Calculus
GPA in Major: 8.34/10
Overall GPA: 8.27/10
Position in Class: among top
Type of Student: Male, International

GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Q: 166
V:  160
W:  3.7


TOEFL Total: 110

Research Experience: Two key projects on

1.) Archaeo-seismology, application of seismic refraction on archaeological studies

2.) Tsunami simulation and modelling

 

one intern in the field of directional drilling and core analysis

one paper in inversion methods as second author

Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Receipt of INSPIRE Scholarship, awarded to meritorious student of Science by Govt of India

Pertinent Activities or Jobs: None

Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:

Special Bonus Points: 2/3 recommender are renowned in their field.

Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:

Applying to Where:

Stanford - Rock physics and borehole geophysics - Reservoir geophysics
university of Oklahoma - Geology & Geophysics - Reservoir geophysics
University of houston

university of Texas, Austin

Colorado School of mines (RCP)

 

I'm planning to apply at these institutions for PhD. Which of these are likely to get and which don't ? Please help

Suggest some other universities as well where PhD in Reservoir geophysics is good.

 

Thanks !