You should definitely apply. Hacker School has created a really productive space for people (of a variety of skill levels) interested in programming, and I thi

You should definitely apply. Hacker School has created a really productive space for people (of a variety of skill levels) interested in programming, and I think two things have made that the case: #1 is definitely that interesting people apply (which is why you need to!) #2 is that it's in really good hands: in all my interactions with the founders and residents, I've consistently been impressed -- they're smart, they're thoughtful, and they're passionate about the mission. (Our startup has hired two Hacker Schoolers so far.)