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Would/Does Y Combinator accept Students (Freshmen/Sophomores Undergrads) if they’re planning on going back to college?

6th December 2013

My answer to Would/Does Y Combinator accept Students (Freshmen/Sophomores Undergrads) if they’re planning on going back to college? on Quora

YC want founders who are going to dedicate themselves full time to their companies after the initial three month YC programme has ended. If you’re not willing to do that, why should YC give a place to you over someone else who IS willing to make that commitment?

Posted 6th December 2013 at 1:30 pm · Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter or subscribe to my newsletter

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