Table 2 Occurrence of themes in the statements on motivation and comparisons between selected and non-selected applicants

Motivation

N = 24

N = 50

p^§ = 0.659¹

100%

92.6%

Previous work experience and academic qualifications

N = 21

N = 48

p = 1.000¹

87.5%

88.9%

Ambitions

N = 22

N = 45

p = 0.487¹

91.7%

83.3%

Expectation and description of the graduate entry program and profession

N = 18

N = 43

p = 0.648²

75.0%

79.6%

Personal qualities

N = 20

N = 39

p = 0.291²

83.3%

72.2%

Personal history

N = 8

N = 33

p = 0.023² *

33.3%

61.1%

Social aspect

N = 12

N = 23

p = 0.544²

50.0%

42.6%

Shortcomings in current situation

N = 8

N = 22

p = 0.535²

33.3%

40.7%

Hope

N = 5

N = 12

p = 0.891²

20.8%

22.2%

Strong words (superlatives)

N = 22

N = 52

p = 0.306¹

91.7%

96.3%