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Undergrad Institution: McMaster UniversityMajor(s): Molecular Biology GPA in Major: 10.0/12.0Overall GPA: 9.0/12.0 Undergrad Institution: UOttawaMajor(s): Biology GPA in Major: AOverall GPA: AType of Student: International student, female, minority GRE Scores: Wrote 2 years ago and have scores in the 50th percentile, considering writing again. Although most schools don't tend to require GRE now. Thoughts?Research Experience: 1.5 years work exp. in government labs related to Plant Biology/ Fungal biology 8 months at undergrad research lab related to plant biology for honours thesis project 2 years master's work related to fungal and plant biology, RNA-Seq 5 posters at local, national and international conferences No pubs yet, which might be an issue Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's list both years during my master's Travel grants for conferences Poster prize for best poster during undergrad Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA for 2 years: intro biology, plant bio and genetics Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Organised science symposium for grad students from two universities Department representative for club in undergrad that focused on science outreach Special Bonus Points: Applying to Where: MIT - talked to potential supervisor who seemed interested WUSTL - DBBS Plant Science Please list some more universities to where I should consider applying. Mainly looking for programs related to plant biology or even microbiology. Don't really have much knowledge regarding US universities. Thanks for your help ?