The solution for colleges was to only allow a limited number of admissions at one point in the year. Perhaps that could work again, have some number of spots t

The solution for colleges was to only allow a limited number of admissions at one point in the year. Perhaps that could work again, have some number of spots to be filled that is a fraction of the current population and prioritize applicants based on their ability to perform some action such as writing a coherent essay or proving some stake in the community.