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Y Combinator launches Early Decision for students who want to graduate first, build later | TechCrunch
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Y Combinator launches Early Decision for students who want to graduate first, build later | TechCrunch

The program allows students to apply while still in school, get accepted and funded immediately, and defer their participation in YC until after they graduate.