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Article Description: by Kevin William David, cofounder @ walletkit - a comprehensive list of resources for those considering applying to Ycombinator's startup accelerator program

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Content: use HTML Edit Content <h1 style="text-align: center;">GUIDE - for startups applying to yCombinator</h1> <h2>[WHAT]</h2> <ol> <li>]&nbsp;Kevin compiled a number of useful resources that may can be helpful to those applying to YCombinators accelorator program. (or other accelorator programs). The guide includes a number of resources in the following categories</li> </ol> <h2>[WHY]</h2> <ol> <li>]&nbsp;the application process</li> <ol> <li>] <a href="/view/task?id=4859" target="_blank">how to apply - by Paul Graham</a></li> <li>] how to prepare for the interview - by</li> <li>] <a href="http://www.quora.com/How-should-I-fill-the-application-form-for-Y-Combinator">http://www.quora.com/How-should-I-fill-the-application-form-for-Y-Combinator</a>&nbsp;-</li> <ol> <li>*] A: mostly from PG article ( write conscisely, dont use marketing speak,</li> <li>+] Don't just list features. Focus on unique insights you have about this product or area that other people don't have</li> <li>x] ask others to read your app, see if they can understand what your building</li> <li>+] Realize the question asking about the most impressive things you've built or achieved is one of (possibly the) most important question on the form</li> </ol> <li>+] <a href="http://www.quora.com/What-should-be-included-in-a-successful-Y-Combinator-application">http://www.quora.com/What-should-be-included-in-a-successful-Y-Combinator-application</a>&nbsp;</li> <ol> <li>] include a video</li> <li>] pay particular attention to the question asking which impressive things you've built/achieved. it's the first question on the application i look at</li> <li>] <a href="http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=801503" target="_blank">review of drew houston applicaton on hn</a></li> </ol> <li>+] <a href="http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-Y-Combinator-application-process-like">http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-Y-Combinator-application-process-like</a></li> <ol> <li>] apply</li> <li>] ...</li> </ol></ol> <li>] example applications</li> <li>] team</li> <li>] videos</li> <li>] ideas</li> <li>] interview advice and experiences</li> <li>] general advice and experience</li> <li>] other resources</li> </ol> <h2>[WHERE]</h2> <ol> <li>] <a href="http://kevinwilliamdavid.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-list-for-startups-applying-to-y-combinator/" target="_blank">Guide List for Startups Applying to Y Combinator</a></li> </ol> <h2>[WHEN]</h2> <ol> <li>] 2014-10-13</li> </ol> <h2>[EXAMPLE]</h2> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <h2>[HOW-TO]</h2> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <h2>[REFERENCE]</h2> <ol> <li>] # 477 - location IN business/startups/sites</li> </ol> <h1 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</h1>