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Common collocations with applicant in American Collocation

applicant noun countable

US /ˈæplɪkənt/

possible

interested
potential
prospective

Interested applicants can read more details of the programme.

suitable

eligible
qualified
suitable
well-qualified

We had a large number of replies from well-qualified applicants.

successful/unsuccessful

successful
unsuccessful

Unsuccessful candidates are usually notified within two weeks.

asylum
college
grant
job
licence
loan
university
visa

There has been a sharp fall in the number of university applicants.

asking for applications

invite
look for
welcome

We welcome applicants from all types of educational background.

attract applicants

attract

The campaign hopes to attract 1000 new applicants for social work courses.

want an applicant to do or be something

expect someone to
require someone to

Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent.

consider an applicant

assess
consider
interview
screen
shortlist
vet

All suitable applicants are interviewed.

choose an applicant

accept
choose
select

Applicants who are selected for the shortlist will be required to sit a short test.

not choose an applicant

reject

Unsuccessful applicants are either rejected on the spot or offered a less senior post.