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Does it matter if I apply for schools that have more faculty members whose interests coincide with mine? and should I contact them before mentioning their names in my SoP? What if I apply for master's degree again? Does that make me have a higher chance?

Hi everyone, My name is Ellie. I'm new here, and I'm in desperate need of help. This is my situation: I live in Iran, and I HAVE TO get out of here as soon as possible because I just can't take it anymore. I need to get accepted to a PhD program in English. It literally doesn't matter where in the U.S or Canada (or even other big countries in Europe). It just need to be funded. I was wondering if anyone could tell me which university has a higher acceptance rate or any tips that would make it easier for me to get accepted. I also have budget problem due to Iran's currency so I can't just apply for like 20 universities and my professors won't send that many recommendation letters either. I have studied at state universities for both degrees, which have higher ranks and are considered more "prestigious" here because you have to have a higher rank in the entrance exam, and your education will be free. GPA: B.A: 4.25/5 M.A: 4.3/5 Academic IELTS: 7.5, General: 8 TEF (Test d'évaluation de français): B1 Work Experience: More than three years in the related field Age: 28 My research interests are Narrative Theory, Metafiction, and The Novel (My Master's Degree thesis is also somehow related to this). I have also written a proposal that's related to my research interest. It's not perfect, but I think it's decent. So please let me know if you have any suggestions about any university that has a high chance of getting accepted. Thank you!