<p>Disclaimer: I benefitted from a scholarship that was specifically intended for internationals.</p>
<p>The colleges that are able to offer need-blind admission to internationals are also often those who are able to attract donations from wealthy internationals. Yesterday, Harvard held an inauguration for its newly built complex for Government and International Studies. Among the major donors were several foreign alumni and parents of Harvard alumni/students. </p>
<p>BU has been aggressively courting international for years. While wealthy internationals pay full tuition, I believe the long-term strategy is to eventually turn them into donors.</p>