[floriferous]

Exactly the same feeling here, it's such a strange thing to promise a kid they are accepted into a program, but it starts in like 4 years.

As if all of your education (and probably side-projects, life decisions) is meant to lead to YC.

[estearum]

> Also, if you're not in your final year, you can still apply for Early Decision. You'll be able to finish the school year you're currently in,

It's a one-year early decision, like pretty much every other early decision program.