How crucial is a degree when applying to YC?

2 points by jpalacio486 ↗ HN
Just wondering...

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Not in the least. The most successful company we've funded so far was founded by a pair of sophomores:

http://www.inc.com/30under30/2007/4-altman.html

The only advantage of a degree as far as we're concerned is that it means you're unlikely to chicken out and go back to college.

Thats awesome, too bad loopt isnt available on T-Mobile (yet).
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