phd computer science application

[pty1196]

I am planning to apply for phd computer science. I won't be doing research because I think I can't find any professor who would like to do research with me. I would like to get into as best school as possible. What should I do? I will try to get as many scores on GRE general test and GRE computer science subject test as possible.

Thanks for your advice.

[newms]

If you can't find a professor that will be willing to do research with you, then perhaps you can look for independent research opportunities. Alternatively, you could read up on research papers that are interesting to you, so that you can identify researchers and schools that are of interest to you and that are a good fit with your research interests. This will also help you when you're writing your Statement of Purpose, as you will be able to write with knowledge of current research in your area. If you're currently getting a Master's then you really don't need to do the CS subject test as most schools don't expect those results. It would be a lot of preparation as the test is very broad based, however a good score could help your chances. In my opinion, in your situation (since you'll be getting a MS in CS) and in most cases, it's much better to focus on research activities, such as reading papers, rather than investing the time in preparing for the CS GRE.

[OH YEAH]

What you should do is actually ask around to see if you can do research. If you can't, ask if someone will supervise you doing research on your own.