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An example of a bad application:
Application form taken from The Nano Paper
DISCLAIMER: These applications are completely made up. This is NOT any particular user's application

Username: (Self-explanatory)
Alternate account(s) (if any): (Self-explanatory)
Job you want (max 1 for now): riter
Example of work (an example of your work for the job you want): don hav won
How often will you work on new articles (The Nano Paper will be a weekly newspaper): dunno
How active are you on Scratch (on a scale of 1/10): wen i are botherd
Are you following this topic (yes/no): nah
Are you following our official studio (find it here): nop
Comments (anything else?): no

This application is very bad in many ways, let's pick out what's wrong in this.
Persistently incorrect spelling and grammar. This goes for the whole application. Although not the most important part, incorrect spelling and grammar looks unprofessional and casual, and gives the owner a bad first impression. To optimise your chances of being accepted, try to look professional with correct spelling and grammar.
No example of work. This means that owners can't tell how good you are in your job, and so have nothing to go on. Remember, an example of work is very important and can heavily affect your chances of acceptance wither way.
Low activity levels. The fact that this applicant can barely be bothered to come on Scratch is a big indication of inactivity lack of dedication, meaning that they will be of no use to the collaboration.
Not following the thread or the studio. In almost all collaborations and shops, following the thread/studio is a definite requirement. This aspect alone is enough for an instant rejection.
An example of a good application
Now, using what we have just picked put as bad, we can make an example of a good application:

Username: (Self-explanatory)
Alternate account(s) (if any): (Self-explanatory)
Job you want (max 1 for now): Writer
Example of work (an example of your work for the job you want): (The applicant should link an example of their own work that relates to their desired position)
How often will you work on new articles (The Nano Paper will be a weekly newspaper): I'll try to work on one every day
How active are you on Scratch (on a scale of 1/10): 9/10
Are you following this topic (yes/no): Yes
Are you following our official studio (find it here): Yes
Comments (anything else?): No

Now that we've established what a bad application has, we can pick out what is good about this application:
Correct spelling and grammar. This gives the applicant a professional look and will improve the owner's opinion on them, creating a higher chance of acceptance.
Example of work. The applicant has included a link to their best work that relates to their desired position.
High activity levels. The high rating out of 10 and the promise to try to write an article every day is a big indicator of an active and dedicated Scratcher who will work really hard for the collaboration.
Following the thread. This means that the applicant wants to be active in the thread and the studio.

Credit to @makethebrainhappy

Username:
Alternate account(s) (if any):
Job you want (max 1 for now):
Example of work (an example of your work for the job you want):
How often will you work on your job of job cover
How active are you on Scratch (on a scale of 1/10):
Are you following this topic (yes/no):
Are you following our official studio (find it here):
Comments (anything else?):

Username:
Current role:
How long is your holiday? (Max 2 weeks):
Have you got a prerence on who completes your cover work?:

Username:
What is your role?
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