"Applicants" refers to individuals or entities who formally apply for a position, admission, membership, or any other form of consideration. It generally applies to individuals seeking employment, students applying for admission to educational institutions, or individuals seeking membership to an organization or program.
In the context of employment, applicants are individuals who submit their personal and professional information, such as resumes, cover letters, and application forms, with the intention of being considered for a job vacancy. These individuals typically possess the necessary qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the position and undergo a formal selection process, including interviews, evaluations, and assessments, to determine their suitability for the job.
In the realm of education, applicants are students who formally seek admission to a school, college, university, or any educational program. They usually provide transcripts, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, and other required documents as part of their application. Admissions committees evaluate these applications to assess the applicants' academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, personal qualities, and potential contributions to the institution.
In the broader sense, applicants can also refer to individuals or organizations seeking other forms of consideration or acceptance, such as membership applications for clubs, societies, grants, scholarships, permits, licenses, and other opportunities. The selection process in these cases often involves reviewing the applications against specific eligibility criteria and making decisions based on the applicants' qualifications, merits, and compatibility with the desired criteria or objectives.
