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YC Application Tracker
Log your progress on every YC application question, keep your drafts in one place, and count down to your deadline. Free, no sign-up — saved in your browser.
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Your deadline
Enter the date from ycombinator.com/apply.
Milestones
Tip: One plain sentence a stranger could repeat. Lead with traction if you have it.
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FAQ
Is the YC application tracker free?
Yes. It's free with no sign-up. Everything saves in your own browser.
Where is my progress saved?
Only in this browser on this device. Clearing browser data removes it, so use the download button to keep a copy.
Which questions does the tracker cover?
The 10 parts of the YC application that take the most work: what you make, why this idea, what's new, money, progress, team, getting users, why now, the hardest part, and the founder video.
How do I pick my deadline?
Enter the deadline shown at ycombinator.com/apply for the batch you're applying to. The tracker counts down and spaces your milestones back from that date.
When should I start my YC application?
About three weeks before the deadline gives time for drafts, the video and a review. Submitting a few days early is safer than the last night.
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