ditto. but it was as expected. Being asemi technical and single founder, it wasn't unexpected.
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#32Rejected also. I would like the weak point of the application, so that i could at least improve the application. Really, a oneliner would be enough.
Yeah, I agree. I understand it's probably not feasible when you have so many applications you have to sift through but highlighting key weak points would be nice.
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#33Rejected. 4 video views. Brush your shoulders off :)
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Congrats to YC S12.
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#34Rejected as well.
My husband and I were trying YC first but would love to hear about other options for our early stage startup. We live in the DC area if anyone knows of any development options in the area, please share
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#35I haven't applied this year but I really hate that rejection email. I hope one day YC could man up and tell why it was refused rather then giving a "You don't need to get in to create a successful business" bullshit. Even if it's only one sentence.
I feel like not doing so is really lacking respect for the teams who put hours filling it up. Add on top of that the fact that some demos are not even tried.
As some people like to say, applications are only for the people who didn't find a better way to get in.
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#36We received our rejection as well. As much as you try to tell yourself say it is not a big deal, it still hurts. You question much of what you are doing. I have been grinding on many unsuccessful projects for a while now, and it's hard to stay positive.
The funny thing is, we had no intention to apply to YC originally, but once we did, you start to dream about how it could change your life. How that might be the defining boost and help you need to succeed.
The nice thing about cofounders is they help you stay positive. We are currently working on game related software, which is not exactly your typical YC company, but we thought it was a decent enough concept. We plan to keep pushing forward, maybe try a kickstarter.
Unfortunately this means I will have to go back to getting a job again, with $36.43 in my bank account, I pretty much am on empty...
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#37Rejected. But the application process was worth it in itself - it forced us to make concrete goals and discuss our plan going further in a deeper way than we would have otherwise.
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#39I haven't applied this year but I really hate that rejection email. I hope one day YC could man up and tell why it was refused rather then giving a "You don't need to get in to create a successful business" bullshit. Even if it's only one sentence. I feel like not doing so is really lacking respect for the teams who put hours filling it up. Add on top of that the fact that some demos are not even tried. As some peopl…
There are thousands of people who apply. They can't possibly find the time to reply to all of them. Maybe a few of the borderline ones, but in reality you can't expect them to spend weeks responding to everyone.
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#40Question is whether people would rather get a rejection letter that actually showed who reviewed app, if even at all. From what I have read there are so many applications it isn't even possible for main guys to review and ones that do get reviewed are through referrals. I think it would provide solace that only an intern read your app so don't take it too personally. The dream of YC is great but don't forget that 25k and access to mentors is attainable through some creative emails and networking. Attend events and above all don't b afraid to ask.