<p>i am applying to phd programs in literature at rutgers, cornell, duke and northwestern–my gpa is solid (4.0 in major, 3.7 overall) and my gre scores were good too (790V/700Q/6AWA). but… i have basically zero research experience and didn’t write any long lengthy papers when i was at my undergrad at usc. do you think i’m aiming too high? do i have a chance of getting in or should i be looking at some other schools?</p>
<p>I think you have a good shot at all of them, but I would shoot for Rutgers.</p>