Agree with Joseph. There may not be enough spots, & the principals have to squeeze people in September every year.
Anon: The students who don’t get residencies will go elsewhere, even out of the country if needed (or will just not get a residency). Here there seems to be too few “spots” until the Roshei Yeshiva force a squeeze (which lowers everyone elses education, if there are too many children in the class).
down2earth, I feel for you, but this is part of Lakewood. People who live in Lakewood commute to Brooklyn, Monsey, the five towns, etc. so that they can live in Lakewood. Be happy that you are in an area that has so many Frum Yidden; this is a result.
cantoresq: People move to Lakewood so that they can conform (at least those who are part of the Yeshiva’s community), not make waves.