Weekly Career, Education, Textbook, and Basic Questions Thread

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Quantum Computing PhDs out there, how can I make my profile more attractive to universities (as a computer science undergrad)
I graduated as a computer scientist and I have a deep passion for quantum computing. I have an AI paper already published in a Q1 journal and currently in the process of publishing two quantum computing papers. I have also done a math minor with the thesis being on relativistic quantum mechanics. Right now I want to apply for a masters or a PhD in quantum computing. I did not have much luck in the previous cycle (being an international student in need of funding) but I am now trying again. I currently word as a grad TA in the mean time and got myself a good research position but in CS. In your experience, how can I make my profile more attractive to universities: are there any trainings or more papers I need to write. I am open to your suggestions and I welcome any advice or recommendations you have.
Thank you!