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Number of applicants and applications per year
| Year | Number of applicants (% total applicants)* | Number of applications (% total applications) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 35 (11.6) | 36 (8.0) |
| 2006 | 46 (15.3) | 60 (13.3) |
| 2007 | 40 (13.3) | 61 (13.5) |
| 2008 | 53 (17.6) | 72 (15.9) |
| 2009 | 69 (22.9) | 114 (25.2) |
| 2010 | 54 (17.9) | 97 (21.5) |
| 2011 | 4 (1.3) | 12 (2.7) |
Based on the year the first application was submitted
