The phrase "applying to go" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing an application process, such as submitting a job application or college application. For example: "I've been applying to go to college, but I'm a little nervous about the results of my applications."
Not long ago, a bombing in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand Province, killed Muslims, including women, who were applying to go on pilgrimage to Mecca.
Willetts also insisted that despite this year's dip in applications the number of 18 year olds applying to go to university was at its second highest level.
The number of doctors applying to go abroad before the announcement already represented a significantly higher level than under Mr Hunt's predecessors.
The number of students in England applying to go to university remains well below the level seen before tuition fees were raised to £9,000, according to new figures from the body administering university admissions.
Tellingly, the number of mature students applying to go to universities in the rest of the UK this year is almost identical to the number who applied in 2011.
Chris Leslie, the shadow chief secretary, insisted the number of disadvantaged students applying to go to university had not risen in line with government projections and said universities will be satisfied with the announcement.
"I applied to go to the University of Roehampton to do a sports psychology degree.
In total, almost 100,000 more women have applied to go to university this year than men.
Beginning in early January, thousands of students would need to apply to go elsewhere.
Kirk applied to go back on the RCVS register several times, always representing himself at hearings.
Andrew Heyward, the president of CBS News, said his network had applied to go on the tour.
