Dreamer
- the testing and interviewers will usually come to your state, not bring everyone to Mel.
- do not put your life on hold waiting for AsA. Make AsA your Plan B. Lots of time can elapse between being interviewed and being coursed. The needs of the 'business' can change very quickly indeed- if there is any event which diminishes air travel (think SARS, terrorism etc.), AsA could potentially stop all recruiting in the blink of an eye.
That's my advice, anyway.