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Q RE: bio-related PhD programs at American top tier universities?

Q RE: PhD programs in molecular biology or molecular medicine at top tier American universities (e.g. Harvard, Princeton, Berkeley, etc): -What is usually the average GPA of accepted applications to the top 10 schools (or, what is minimum GPA I should have)? -When those programs indicate that GRE subject test is "recommended", does not taking the subject test significantly lower my chances of admission? -I currently have no papers published and since the deadline for PhD applications is the end of this year, I'm hoping to have a review article on my thesis topic published within that time. Is having a lack of publication a significant setback for admissions? Also, for research experience, I have a held a summer research award as well as my current thesis research, is this enough (my honours BSc did not have a thesis option)? -If I receive a major national graduate scholarship for my masters, will this affect chances? Thanks for the help! Much appreciated. :) I forgot to mention that I am currently in my first year of masters program. Undergrad GPA~3.8 MSc GPA as of now~3.9 lol, sorry I forgot something else that's rather important: I am a Canadian citizen so I would be applying as an international student. Thanks! :) Another update for the question: Although I do not mind having funding, it does not matter at this stage.

Public Comments

1. A few thoughts on some of your questions: -If you are s sharp as you seem to be, it would be to your benefit to take the GRE if you can. If nothing else, it will allow you to do better the next time you take it, perhaps when you are applying for a NSF fellowship (which does require the GRE). -Publications are highly beneficial to your application for admission. If the paper has been accepted but not yet been published, list it as "in press". You can give all the data except the date of publication, volume, and pagination. If the article has been finished but not yet accepted, list it as "in ms". In this case, you will also have to omit the journal name. -Research is always beneficial, even if it didn't result in a publication for you. -A scholarship is also a great plus for you. The university will assume that you have the capacity to win one while you are there. Good luck.