Show HN: Make your YC application stand out (Spring 2025 edition)

  • Posted 1 month ago by dshayan
  • 13 points
https://ycscore.com
Every batch, many founders get rejected due to basic application mistakes, missing key criteria that YC partners explicitly look for. We learned this the hard way, which is why we built YC Score.

Simply upload your draft PDF or fill out our YC-mirrored form. Our AI analyzes your responses against 25 critical factors that can make or break your application, from technical credentials to market validation. For instance, when YC partner Dalton Caldwell notes that teams with technical founders have "5x better odds," you need to know before submitting. YC Score flags these deal-breakers and shows you how to fix them, drawing from YC partners' insights, successful founders' experiences, and official YC guidance.

We initially built YC Score for ourselves. While it's still evolving, it helps teams avoid costly mistakes. Help us make it better by sharing your feedback :)

Oh, and we made a video for it: Surviving YC 25... Squid Game Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dw_-wZOcUU

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