GRE: 162V 166Q 4.0AW
Domestic/International (TOEFL/IELTS): International. TOEFL 115
UG GPA: 8.37 /10 (Chemical Engineering)
Research experience: Nil. I do have regular experience in the form of internships at an industrial gas company and a petrochemical company. Also I'm currently working in a plastics company.
Research publications, patents, conferences: 1 paper published. 1 paper submitted to journal (waiting)
PhD intended specialization: Electronic/Photonic/Hybrid Materials ( Basically looking to break into Solar technology)
University list: UCSB, Gatech, UIUC, Uni of Michigan Ann Arbor, Northwestern.
Havent heard a single thing except one rejection from ETH Zurich. What do you think my chances are and what should I apply to as a back up university?