Help with choosing Programs

[Johndg1974]

Hello all. I am in a bit of an awkward position in applying to PhD programs.  I have a Master's and a partial PhD and tons of research experience.  I had to leave my PhD program because my adviser basically ran out of money.  I have already met with one program and they have encouraged my to apply, and I will.  One professor will allow me to work on my past PhD project in his lab. I think I will get into this program.  However, I would like to apply to a few more schools.  I have 2 things that I am looking for:

Programs with app deadlines that are later i.e. Feb 15th or later

Programs where admissions is contingent upon securing an adviser first (this is how I got into my past PhD program).

 

My interest are broad and flexible and revolve around molecular biology

Stats:

My Master's g.p.a. is 3.2

Q (750) V (520) W (4.0)  I will have to take this again if the GRE is required.  The program I'm petty sure I get into doesn't even require the GRE

3 strong letters of reference

I'm a strong writer, so my SOP will always help

17 years of research experience panning multiple labs and disciplines

Schools I will apply to:

 Medical University of South Carolina

University of Alabama

Iowa State

University of Arkansas

University of Wyoming

 

If anyone has any advice as to programs, please add to the list.  Thanks!