I disagree that the application process should be harder (noting that I am not, nor ever will be, an application) since it shouldn't require people to set aside time to fill out an application.
What it requires is people to take time to think their plans through very carefully and summarise them effectively. If you have this summary in your head at all times then the important part of applying will always be easy; any additional requirements would just be makework.
What it requires is people to take time to think their plans through very carefully and summarise them effectively. If you have this summary in your head at all times then the important part of applying will always be easy; any additional requirements would just be makework.