Concerns about applying civil engineering MS programs

<p>Hello, guys,
First time posting, i need some suggestion for me about applying graduate programs. and here is my current stats
major: civil engineering at last semester of Junior year
GPA 3.55
no work or research experience(most concerned....but most likely will remain this way till graduate.....)
GRE: haven't taking it yet, will take it this summer
Trying to get connection with profs for recs from now on...</p>

<p>I am not applying to any top 15 programs( maybe too competitive)
Do you guys have any suggestion of what school should i apply that have the most chances, and what should i do to improve my chances.
and i am thinking about northeastern,
Ohio state,
university of virginia,
university of maryland
and Umass amherst</p>

<p>Thank you for helping!!</p>