Can I Get Accepted and Funded for an MSc in Theoretical Physics in the USA?

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Graduating in physics from a lesser-known college with a 70-80% average raises concerns about applying for an MSc in theoretical physics at prestigious institutions in the USA, such as Caltech or Berkeley. While top schools typically require excellent grades, there is still potential for acceptance at good colleges with strong letters of recommendation and a solid performance on the Physics GRE (PGRE). Additionally, applying for a doctorate instead of a master's program may provide financial support, as many doctoral programs offer funding for students. Overall, while challenging, it is possible to gain admission and financial aid with the right qualifications and application strategy.
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I'm graduating in physics this year at a not-very-well-known-but-still-good-college and I was hoping to try an MSc in theoretical physics somewhere out there -> America (Caltech, Berkeley, bla bla bla bla)!
My grades are not asian standard excellent (I have about 70-80% average), and it would be impossible for me to pay for 1 year in the USA + fees unless I got some kind financial aid.
Is it even worth applying? I mean, is there any universe where I would be accepted in a good college and given a full scholarship?

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From what I've read and learned here on PF, you could probably apply (if you have somewhat good grades, very good letters of recommendation and done well on the PGRE test) to a good college but not as famous as MIT or Caltech. (To be accepted there you need to have excellent grades, almost perfect ones).
By the way you could apply for a doctorate instead of a master. I think in both doctorate and master they pay you for studying. So money shouldn't be a problem if you get accepted.

For everyone else : If I've said something wrong please let me know.
 
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