The phrase "applicant pool" refers to a group of people who have applied for a specific job or program. It represents all the individuals considered for that position or opportunity. Full definition
Moreover, we have concerns about the long term impact of imposing tuition on admission standards, size of applicant pool, and caliber of academic excellence. (cooperalumni.org)
One reason for these disparities might be due to differences in applicant pools. (elsblog.org)
The Job listings page has a complete roster of institutions who are reaching out to expand the diversity of their candidate applicant pools for professional / faculty or graduate / postdoc positions. (minoritypostdoc.org)