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Michigan has little or no financial aid for internationals. OTOH, MIT is need blind for all students including internationals.
[MIT</a> Admissions | Blog Entry: “International Men & Women of Mystery”](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/international_applicants_helpful_tips/international_men_women_of_mys.shtml]MIT”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/international_applicants_helpful_tips/international_men_women_of_mys.shtml)</p>
<p>About your grades. One good indicator is how well you did on public examinations (e.g., GCSE).</p>