Reading previous threads I have found a pattern. I may be wrong but that seems to be the pattern. Rejection emails go out around 4pm Pacific time and interview invite emails go out around 7pm Pacific time.
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Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#22In the past rejection emails have gone out between 5pm and 8pm Pacific. I can't speak for the emails inviting one to interview unfortunately! I expect the partners are busy evaluating applications up until the last moment.
Does the whole team get the email or only the one who submitted the application ?
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#23Nothing yet.... why time is moving so slooooow? next startup: a time machine!! =) On the apply page they say: "We'll reimburse up to $600 per group for travel expenses.", do you think is a tricky part? I mean, if we ask for a reimburse for the travel (which would be around $400-500), will we "loose points" during the interview because we aren't so much motivated as we even asked for a reimburse?
YC (likely) wouldn't blink an eye at paying travel expenses for a team they're interested in. The cost is insignificant to the potential upside.
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#24Nothing yet.... why time is moving so slooooow? next startup: a time machine!! =) On the apply page they say: "We'll reimburse up to $600 per group for travel expenses.", do you think is a tricky part? I mean, if we ask for a reimburse for the travel (which would be around $400-500), will we "loose points" during the interview because we aren't so much motivated as we even asked for a reimburse?
It's not a trick question. You'll get reimbursed and it won't affect your credibility in any way to ask for what is offered to you.
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#25Nothing yet.... why time is moving so slooooow? next startup: a time machine!! =) On the apply page they say: "We'll reimburse up to $600 per group for travel expenses.", do you think is a tricky part? I mean, if we ask for a reimburse for the travel (which would be around $400-500), will we "loose points" during the interview because we aren't so much motivated as we even asked for a reimburse?
I don't think so. At least for me the plane ticket is way over $600 (and I'm willing to spend a lot more just to be interviewed by these people)
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#26Nothing yet.... why time is moving so slooooow? next startup: a time machine!! =) On the apply page they say: "We'll reimburse up to $600 per group for travel expenses.", do you think is a tricky part? I mean, if we ask for a reimburse for the travel (which would be around $400-500), will we "loose points" during the interview because we aren't so much motivated as we even asked for a reimburse?
That's a non issue. At the end of the interview, you go out in the main room, and will go and see their finance person to ask her to reimburse you, no question asked (bring a copy of your tickets in case she asks to see them, but I don't remember she did). You will get the answer later, and decision making is independent.
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#27Nothing yet.... why time is moving so slooooow? next startup: a time machine!! =) On the apply page they say: "We'll reimburse up to $600 per group for travel expenses.", do you think is a tricky part? I mean, if we ask for a reimburse for the travel (which would be around $400-500), will we "loose points" during the interview because we aren't so much motivated as we even asked for a reimburse?
Speaking from Experience, the Partners interviewing you probably won't even know which of the interviewees did or did not accept checks. Kirsty issues them as you ask before or after you interview and it is very casual.
I certainly don't think they would hold it against you even if they knew. They're good people and don't expect you to do anything for free
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#28Does everyone in the team get an email? or is it just the one who submitted the application?
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#29Does everyone in the team get an email? or is it just the one who submitted the application?
I believe everyone does.
Re: Ask HN: Anyone heard anything regarding YC Winter 2013 Applications?
#30Reading previous threads I have found a pattern. I may be wrong but that seems to be the pattern. Rejection emails go out around 4pm Pacific time and interview invite emails go out around 7pm Pacific time.
According to my experience last session this isn't correct. Invite emails went out 6:59pm EST.