Application Folder! AGain!?

I have just one simple question. In a finder window, under Machintosh HD. Is there supposed to be an "Application Folder"? OR is it supposed to be in the "home" folder? THX!

By default, the system installs a "Application" folder at the top of the hard drive. However, if applications are installed by non-admin users, they may well get placed in an "Applications" folder directly under the user's home folder.
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