OwlTree

I'm applying to computational neuroscience programs, would love some feedback on my chances. I don't have any direct research experience in the field, (I've been working on some related industry stuff for two years). The research problems I'm interested in aren't the traditional domain of CS programs, so I'm trying to see if it's possible for me to make a move. Undergrad Institution: Top 5 Computer Science SchoolMajor(s): Computer ScienceOverall GPA: 3.41 (Took over 20+ hrs/semester + grad classes)Position in Class: Tough to knowType of Student: Domestic Latino MaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 169V: 170W: 5.0Research Experience: See job experience - nothing directly related to computational neuroscienceAwards/Honors/Recognitions: I was employee of the month for my 100-person division once.Pertinent Activities or Jobs: I've been working as a software engineer at a Silicon Valley startup for the past two years. In that time, I've been promoted twice, (as fast as possible), and was a founding engineer on a team. I work a lot with AI, and our team focuses on an applied psychological research problem (we have relationships with prominent academic psychologists). I want to explore research questions related to the intersection of AI and neuroscience. My rec letters are extremely enthusiastic , 1 from a former manager, 1 from the head of a research division in the company, and 1 from a professor I work with in industry (different field). Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Special Bonus Points: Latino, relatively high-profile work (written about in NYT)Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I took a grad computational biology class in college and got an A. I guess that means I have a little bit of track record in demonstrating interest on the biology side, which I hear is the limiting factor for computational people getting into the field. I've also read a couple of computational neuroscience textbooks in my free time.Applying to Where: Probably applying to: Stanford Berkeley WashU Caltech NYU Columbia Might apply to: MIT (? looks like they don't take GRE into account which might sink my chances) Harvard (?) UT-Austin (?) safer schools (?)