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Ask HN: What's the optimal time to submit YC application?

3 pointsby gatsbysongabout 10 years ago
The application page says, <i>Groups that submit early have a significant advantage because we have more time to read their applications.</i> Wondering how much advantage is there by submitting 1 week before deadline vs 2 weeks before, etc? Trying to allocate the time more appropriately here. Thanks.

3 comments

hinchabout 10 years ago
Hi gatsbysong, imho these questions are an order of magnitude less important than thinking (and building) your product and your application. Show don&#x27;t tell. I&#x27;d add &quot;don&#x27;t count too&quot;. Good luck to you ;-)
nostrademonsabout 10 years ago
I&#x27;ve been told by a YC partner (when I had basically exactly the same question) that the difference is negligible. Work on making the facts of your startup better rather than gaming the application process.
bitshepherdabout 10 years ago
Focus on the message, not when it gets there. Sure, you want to submit before the deadline, but even if it&#x27;s zero hour, as long as it gets in.