Margaret Said:

University of Melbourne?

We Answered:

You will find that acceptance to Melbourne uni will be purely on the basis of your academic record (and your ability to pay). Some courses are graduate entry only so make sure you are aware of which those will be and the required prerequisites.
The following web page provides information for international students interested in studying there:
http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au…

Diana Said:

Which Early Decision school should I apply to?

We Answered:

It is Johns Hopkins ['s' at the end of the first word].

Northwestern, Penn, Cornell and Wash U are great - I really have little respect or liking for Duke.

There are several free online services that help you find a school that is already accepting students with your credentials. My favorite is College Matchmaker, from the College Board company. Go to that website, enter your personal information and SAT or ACT scores, tell them where [State or area or even by zip code] you want to go to college and what majors you may be interested in, and see what comes up. Then, make sure that you apply to at least three of the schools likely to accept you. College admissions can be cruel at times, and you definitely want to have some choice

Here is the web address: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/se…

Also, it is a good idea to read what other students say about the colleges you are investigating. The best free site for that feedback is run by The Princeton Review.
Here is their web address: http://www.princetonreview.com/com.aspx

Tom Said:

University of Melbourne?

We Answered:

The best place to find an absolutely reliable answer to your question and ensure that you are best prepared for acceptance, is to contact the University of Melbourne directly.

Start here
http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au…

Then contact them directly if you are still uncertain about anything.

Hope this helps.