Cubemaker

Hi I am applying for fall 2018, and would love some inputs on my profile. Undergrad Institution: private college in India Major(s):Biotechnology Minor(s):n/a GPA in Major:9.72/10 Overall GPA:9.72/10 Position in Class: near top (3-5%) Type of Student:International,female GRE Scores (revised): Q:161 V:162 W:4.5 B:- TOEFL Total: 119/120 Research Experience: One summer internships(unpaid and short) at one national institute , one observer position at a private research institution attached to a famous eye hospital,, one year(a little more if you consider observers to have experience) at an immunology lab in college, six months and counting at a cancer immunology lab in college (final year thesis will be here). No publications as of now, can see some forming on the horizon, but don't think they'll be reportable in any way for the admissions this Fall. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Two major Merit scholarships from college( one was for being ranked second in the department ) Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Have helped out in department symposiums, managed an event (quiz) Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Won a couple of small competitions in college? Special Bonus Points: One of my recommenders is very enthusiastic about my applying and will show it in his letter Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Applying to Where: UC Davis- immunology- (DE host microbe interactions (I'm obsessed with studying the microbiome and the immune system)) Washington U, St Louis- DBBS- research on the human microbiome OHSU- Department of Immunology- PhD immunology University of Calgary- Gastrointestinal Sciences (masters) University of Toronto- Msc fundamental immunology I'm not very sure of the others, which are: UCLA, University of Michigan (Ann Arbour), Harvard (MS Immunology), UC berkeley (Public health), University of Alberta I'm quite confused as my research experience is probably half baked in comparison to my competition, and while my grades are decent, I feel like my publication front needs to progress a little bit. I need some advice on whether I should continue with my application process, or wait another year and work on something that'd give me an edge. Or should I apply to other universities for an MSc for the time being. Being an international applicant, I'm especially worried about any chance I might have in terms of funding.