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Not that I'm aware of, no, just the local state school.

My impression of the YC application process was that it was way more holistic than just educational background.

YC approval process is pretty much this:

- Do I even understand your idea.

- Have you talked to customers.

- Am I impressed in your use of time.

- Do I believe that your team is capable of delivering.

- Is it a good idea.

Most people can't get past the first two but obsess over the last two.

This is the process. They want people with high agency, a bias to action, and who make progress in the face of uncertainty.