We ended up this year with not only the third-largest applicant pool in our history, but also, and more important, our most talented and diverse.
Donuts was the largest applicant for the new gTLDs last June, applying for 307 in all.
Among the new applicants are Suburban and its various subsidiaries, which in March was acquired by Allied Waste Industries, of Scottsdale, Ariz., the world's second largest waste services company.
"I don't think these larger applicant pools are materially improving the quality of their classes.
"This latest drive continues a pattern of larger and larger applicant pools," said Bernard B. Kerik, the police commissioner.
"There is need for a larger applicant pool, and I think expanding the applicant pool for all industries would benefit everyone," Ms. Micolucci said.
Nigeria is the eighth largest.
The first class of 48 fellows is one-third larger than HHMI's initial target, reflecting the high level of talented applicants.
Mr. Kellogg is not a first-time applicant.
Second, the applicant's enthusiasm is harnessed to thoughtfulness.
