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I am vs I am applying to

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'I am' is a simple statement of existence or identity, while 'I am applying to' indicates an action of submitting an application. Depending on the context, one may be more appropriate than the other.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1079 views

I am

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'I am' is a simple statement used to describe oneself or one's current state. It can be used to introduce oneself or to provide information about one's identity or feelings.

Examples:

  • I am a student.
  • I am happy.
  • I am going to the store.
  • I am Pennywise, the Dancing Clown.
  • I am innocent of all your sufferings.
  • I am studying Beverly Hills zoning law.
  • I am considering dating your dad.
  • I am Pathfinder Neeyala, commanding research vessel Rado Slana.
  • I am supposed to love her.
  • I am good at reading people.
  • I am very grateful for this flexibility.
  • Confession... I am your union rep.
  • I am a little bit jealous.
  • I am so proud of you, Alak.
  • I am broadcasting on all AM frequencies.
  • I am a Diplomatic Corps trainee.
  • I am a successful married mother.
  • I am former communist named Petrov.
  • I am simply ending our patient-psychiatrist relationship.
  • I am vacuuming because I am a responsible member of my...
  • I am already satisfied with what I am having now.
  • I am Turkish, I am right, I am hardworking.
  • I am quick, I am brave and I am lucky.

I am applying to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'I am applying to' is used to indicate that someone is in the process of submitting an application for something, such as a job, school, or program.

Examples:

  • I am applying to college.
  • I am applying to a job at that company.
  • I am applying to the scholarship.
  • I am applying to a graduate program at Portland State. How can I get a graduate assistantship? Graduate assistantships are awarded by academic departments; ...
  • Nov 25, 2012 ... PhD application asking what other insitution I am applying to, how to answer? up vote 14 down vote favorite. I understand that schools are ...
  • I am applying to more than one department; do I have to submit separate applications and materials? Do I have to pay more than one fee? You may apply to ...
  • What if I am applying to more than one program? Do I have to fill out two applications and pay two application fees? Yes. Each application will be directed to only ...

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