Dear tommycanuck,
Based on your post, you seem to have all the pieces to create a compelling application for your schools. How effective your applications are will depend on the strength of your essays, resume, recommendations and interviews. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time, but try to hit R1 deadlines if possible. Likewise, you might identify 1-2 safety programs to apply to in R2 as a back up plan.
Good luck,
Lisa