applicants

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The university's reputation is a draw for tens of thousands of applicants each year – less than 4% of whom are admitted, external.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Brasher has remained adamant that the expanded two-day event will be for one year only, following what he described as an "astonishing total of applicants" hoping to take part in 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

More than half of the applicants had some work experience on their résumés, including jobs in food service, other internships or being a student-athlete.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The Civil Service Commission maintained separate registers of applicants for a variety of job types and grade levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

On average, the United States approves one million applicants annually as permanent residents.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi