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A guide to entry scores for the US High School Diploma
To be eligible to be considered for an offer, international students and Australian citizens studying the US High School Diploma must:
- achieve the required GPA
- achieve the required test score (options are listed below)
- satisfy the course (degree) prerequisites (by achieving the required scores in the approved prerequisite subjects);
- satisfy the English language requirements.
The University of Melbourne does not take personal statements, extracurricular activities, references or depth of curriculum into consideration for admission.
AP exams used to meet the English language requirement and academic prerequisites can be included in an AP aggregate score (in test score option two, below).
| Degree name | GPA1 | Test score option one2 | Test score option two3 | Prerequisite subjects4,5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 3.0 |
SAT 1250 or ACT 26 or STAT (MC 140, English 145) | AP exam aggregate score 9 | English language requirement4 AND Satisfy the mathematics prerequisite with a score of at least 3 in AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam5 OR Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent mathematics subject (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, an approved A Level mathematics subject, or the University’s Calculus and Probability Online mathematics subjects), or by passing an approved tertiary/college level mathematics subject. If your school offers a combination of the US High School Diploma and other Year 12 curriculums, check which approved mathematics subjects satisfy this prerequisite on our website (select the appropriate qualification in the ‘Entry requirements’ tab). |
| Arts (Liberal Arts) | 3.2 |
SAT 1320 or ACT 28 or STAT (MC 150, English 155) | AP exam aggregate score 13 | English language requirement. |
| Biomedicine | 3.7 |
SAT 1400 or ACT 30 or STAT (MC 150, English 155) | AP exam aggregate score 18 | English language requirement4 AND Satisfy the chemistry and mathematics prerequisites with a scores of at least 3 in the AP Chemistry exam6 OR Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent chemistry and mathematics subjects (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, and A Level chemistry), or by passing approved tertiary/college level chemistry and mathematics subjects. If your school offers a combination of the US High School Diploma and other Year 12 curriculums, check which approved chemistry and mathematics subjects satisfy the prerequisites on our website (select the appropriate qualification in the ‘Entry requirements’ tab). |
| Commerce | 3.5 |
SAT 1380 or ACT 29 or STAT (MC 150, English 155) | AP exam aggregate score 17 | English language requirement4 AND Satisfy the mathematics prerequisite with a score of at least 3 in the AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam5 Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent mathematics subject (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, or an approved A Level mathematics subject), or by passing an approved tertiary/college level mathematics subject. If your school offers a combination of the US High School Diploma and other Year 12 curriculums, check which approved mathematics subjects satisfy this prerequisite on our website (select the appropriate qualification in the ‘Entry requirements’ tab).4 |
| Design | 3.2 |
SAT 1320 or ACT 28 or STAT (MC 150, English 155) | AP exam aggregate score 13 | English language requirement.4 |
| Fine Arts (all specialisations) | Successful completion of the US High School Diploma8 | Not applicable for Fine Arts (only) 8 | Not applicable for Fine Arts (only) 8 | English language requirement.4 |
| Music (all majors) | Successful completion of the US High School Diploma9 | Completion of SAT or ACT | Completion of minimum 3 AP examinations | English language requirement.4 |
| Oral Health | 3.2 |
SAT 1320 or ACT 28 or STAT (MC 150, English 155) | AP exam aggregate score 13 | English language requirement4 AND Satisfy the biology or chemistry prerequisite with a score of at least 3 in either the AP Biology exam or the AP Chemistry exam5 Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent biology or chemistry subject (for example, an approved IB Diploma biology subject, or an approved A Level chemistry subject), or by passing an approved tertiary/college level biology or chemistry subject. If your school offers a combination of the US High School Diploma and other Year 12 curriculums, check which approved biology or chemistry subjects satisfy this prerequisite on our website (select the appropriate qualification in the ‘Entry requirements’ tab). |
| Science | 3.2 |
SAT 1320 or ACT 28 or STAT (MC 150, English 155) | AP exam aggregate score 13 | English language requirement4 AND Satisfy the mathematics prerequisite and the (one of) biology, chemistry or physics prerequisite with: a score of at least 3 in the AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam; AND a score of at least 3 in either the AP Biology exam, or the AP Chemistry exam; or in the following Physics exam combinations: AP Physics 1 and 2 exams, or AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exams, or AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exams.5 Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent mathematics and (one of) biology, chemistry or physics subjects (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, or an approved A Level chemistry subject); or by passing an approved tertiary/college level mathematics and biology, chemistry or physics subject. If your school offers a combination of the US High School Diploma and other Year 12 curriculums, check which approved mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics subjects satisfy this prerequisite on our website (select the appropriate qualification in the ‘Entry requirements’ tab). |
1The GPA is calculated on unweighted grades from Year 11 and Year 12 (junior and senior years) only.
2 SAT scores are for the composite score from Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and Mathematics. ACT scores are for the composite score of the English, mathematics, reading, and science sections. The ACT writing section is not considered. The University does not super score SAT and ACT test results. Admissions is based on the highest composite score. Slightly lower SAT and ACT results may be accepted for students with a higher GPA. SAT, STAT and ACT test results are valid for two years. The STAT is the Special Tertiary Admissions Test, an aptitude test administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The test can be completed online. Students must meet both the Multiple Choice (MC) and Written English scores. Further details.
3 The AP exam aggregate score is based on a minimum of three and maximum of four AP examinations. Scores under 3 are not included in the aggregate score.
4 Every course/degree at the University of Melbourne has an English language requirement (also referred to as the English prerequisite). This requirement can be satisfied by completing AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition and achieving a score of at least 3 in the correlating AP exam; or by alternate means – please see the ‘English language requirements’ section below for further details.
5 The University does not accept AP course results to meet prerequisites, only AP exams. The University does not award academic credit for AP exams. In lieu of AP exams in the prerequisite subjects, an applicant may submit the syllabus of a relevant, tertiary-level (‘dual-credit’) subject for assessment, however a minimum of two AP exams in other subjects must still be completed (with scores of at least 3 attained). In order to have tertiary-level subjects assessed, applicants should provide a full syllabus or detailed outline of the unit of study, which includes information such as the specific lecture and practical class timetable, weekly topics or themes covered, modes of assessment, contact hours and reading lists (if any) for the relevant subject(s).
6 Applicants can satisfy subject prerequisites by taking the following alternate studies or tests, however a minimum of two AP exams in other subjects must still be completed (with scores of at least 3 attained). If the alternate qualification you have completed, or intend to complete, does not appear at the link above, please ensure you attach a syllabus/subject outline to your application so that equivalency can be assessed.
7 Applicants intending to major in Civil Systems, Computing, Construction, Mechanical Systems, Property or Spatial Systems may be required to undertake a bridging subject in mathematics as breadth in first year. This is equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods, and entry requires a mathematics background equivalent to VCE Units 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods.
8 A range of criteria is used for selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (all specialisations). Admission is based primarily on portfolio/audition/interview, or other course-specific additional requirements. Satisfactory completion of the US high school (with no minimum GPA) is still required. Fine Arts applicants must meet the English language requirements. Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific additional requirements, including the submission of a supplementary application form – refer to the Fine Arts entries on Study for details.
9 A range of criteria is used for selection into the Bachelor of Music (all majors). Admission is based primarily on audition, but satisfactory completion of the High School Diploma is still required (with no minimum GPA). Completion of SAT/ACT, or STAT and completion of minimum 3 AP examinations are required, and applicants must meet the English language requirements. Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific additional requirements, including submitting a supplementary application form – refer to the Music entries on Study for details.
Score reporting
The Univeristy's preference is for standardised test scores (SAT and AP exams) to be uploaded to a student’s application. For international students, official, uneditable score reports can be uploaded to their University application; for overseas Australians, to their VTAC application. Alternatively, international applicants can have their test scores sent directly to the University and overseas Australians’ scores sent directly to VTAC.
- University of Melbourne College Board code (SAT and AP exams): 9015 – international applicants
- VTAC College Board code (SAT and AP exams): 3847 – overseas Australian applicants
Applicants do not have the ability to self-report ACT scores. International applicants can send ACT score reports direct to the University using the code 1830. For overseas Australians, VTAC currently does not have a reporting code. Overseas Australians should use the code 1830 to report ACT scores to the University and send an email to undergrad-admissions@unimelb.edu.au, with the following information: full name, date of birth, VTAC application number and course (degree) for which they are applying.
English language requirements
You may meet the English language requirements by achieving a score of at least 3 in the AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition exam.
Alternatively, the University offers additional ways to satisfy the English language requirements.