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Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by reeper150 »

clittle wrote: post #32
pysyfyc wrote: post #10

is there anyone who hasn't received anything?

Nothing here yet. We applied a week late. Anyone else apply late with no email yet?

We are in the same boat, but I know they got a chance to look at our application because there are a couple views of our video. I am very excited/nervous/anxious. Does anyone know how long of a wait may be expected? And I was also wondering if the fact that they got a chance to review our application means the will let us know if we are rejected or accepted? Any further information on this wait period would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by nicrogo »

I've had my rejection letter as well and I was actually surprised how human and respectful was this letter. They're very good at marketing, it's like breaking up: it's not you, it's us! ;)

I think it's obvious that this rejection letter should not put a stop to your projects but rather keep improving them, that's what I'm gonna do.

I already applied to techstars and I will apply again at Y combinator. Next time I'll be ready!

I'm looking for a co-founder in order to launch a new mobile advertising platform for hyperlocalized marketing.

You can support my application at TechStars at the following url: http://www.f6s.com/geome#main/ajax-summary

I'm still at an early stage but if you're interested, PM me and I'll explain you what this is about.

You can also follow me on twitter: @Nicrogo

Many thx!!

Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by reeper150 »

bluekeybox wrote: post #60
KCAnderson wrote: post #51

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nothing here yet either, I applied late as well. Keeping my fingers crossed they even have a chance to read the application. Good luck!!

Still nothing. Does anybody know at all if they send out the rejections in waves or all at once? Any YC Alum help here would be greatly appreciated. Also, do they lump late applications in with the rest of the group or am I going to be sick to my stomach until we hear back?!

That is how I feel too. It has been 3 days since the e-mails started going out, but it feels like 3 years!

Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by D-Train »

strukturedkaos wrote: post #30

We, Body Boss ( http://bodybossfitness.com ) didn't even have a product last time year, and we thought just having a good idea was enough for acceptance. In the past year, we've boostrapped like crazy, built a product, launched and acquired plenty of customers to validate our idea. YC rejection for the 2nd year in a row has done little to dampen our spirits and ambition. Here's to another rejection that motivates us…

Yeah, even bootstrapping, we're still getting great recognition. We even just signed the NFL's Carolina Panthers up for Body Boss!

Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by KCAnderson »

reeper150 wrote: post #115
bluekeybox wrote: post #60

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Still nothing. Does anybody know at all if they send out the rejections in waves or all at once? Any YC Alum help here would be greatly appreciated. Also, do they lump late applications in with the rest of the group or am I going to be sick to my stomach until we hear back?!

That is how I feel too. It has been 3 days since the e-mails started going out, but it feels like 3 years!

Did anyone who applied after the deadline hear back yet, good or bad?

Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by reeper150 »

KCAnderson wrote: post #118
reeper150 wrote: post #115

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That is how I feel too. It has been 3 days since the e-mails started going out, but it feels like 3 years!

Did anyone who applied after the deadline hear back yet, good or bad?

I heard that they are still reviewing the late applications.

Re: Tell HN: YC rejection emails have started going out

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Post by KCAnderson »

reeper150 wrote: post #115
bluekeybox wrote: post #60

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Still nothing. Does anybody know at all if they send out the rejections in waves or all at once? Any YC Alum help here would be greatly appreciated. Also, do they lump late applications in with the rest of the group or am I going to be sick to my stomach until we hear back?!

That is how I feel too. It has been 3 days since the e-mails started going out, but it feels like 3 years!

Hey reeper150 ~ have you heard back yet?
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