It's bold to assume that a significant number of them even have an interest in writing novels, are capable of writing fiction with ideas that are original enoug

It's bold to assume that a significant number of them even have an interest in writing novels, are capable of writing fiction with ideas that are original enough to bring them a decent income or publishing deal. How often does that actually happen in the USA? Almost never. It's a dream that can't be reached. Equally, how many journalists does a country need? Not everybody can be a novelist. Not everybody can be a journalist. At least you admit that essays are bullshit work; they don't actually assess an individual whatsoever if they can be outsourced, and are thus not fit for purpose of assessing someone.