Maybe the next step in the process could be a period for those interested to go back and read through the applications. This could be followed by a brief period where the threads were reopened for relevant questions and answers. This could be followed by the polling.<p>My take is that this would sort of parallel the regular YC process of application-&gt;interview-&gt;selection except that it would eliminate &quot;rolling selection&quot;. My gut is that the implication of &quot;rolling selection&quot; may have encouraged problematic &quot;Apply HN&quot; strategies. Not to mention it&#x27;s too late for it to be part of this cycle anyway.<p>Good luck.