China has now moved into second position with 3,415 applicants, an 83.8% increase on last year's figure.

Competition for places is high, with more than seven applicants per place.

Negotiations with other applicants may take place at the same time.

The problem, he added, is that boards may not be meeting with applicants on time.

Her interactions with applicants were on view at a public hearing July 1.

They are going to be swamped with British applicants by next year.

This has led to it being popular amongst local students, and with international applicants who make up approximately 35% of its student population.

To obtain a Federal job, you must compete with other applicants in open competition.

Last year, colleges across the country were deluged with applicants.

Some question private meetings that board members have with applicants and their consultants before a case is filed.