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Re:YC S17 Rejection/ Acceptance by cathyttrn on Saturday April 15, 2017 @05:42AM (#14120080)
I don't think it can ever be too hectic to save someone's time & money. Someone I knew got a pre-interview as well so I'd say it's common for international teams who get seriously considered for invites to get a pre-screening sort of...
Re:YC S17 Rejection/ Acceptance by vardhankoshal on Sunday April 16, 2017 @03:04PM (#14126980)
Yes, it would obviously make more sense to have a pre-interview for international teams.

But I do know folks from India who did not get a pre-interview request but did get called for interview and eventually got selected.

The pre-interview content in one case was just some clarifications on application.

Re:YC S17 Rejection/ Acceptance by chrisdc on Monday April 17, 2017 @04:23PM (#14134085)
Agreed, I read this on an Ask HN as well!
Re:YC S17 Rejection/ Acceptance by newera2016 on Monday April 17, 2017 @05:37PM (#14134629)
100% agree