The worst thing that could happen is not being rejected. Just one hypothetical worse case scenario is: 1. Being accepted, signing over equity and giving up on

The worst thing that could happen is not being rejected. Just one hypothetical worse case scenario is: 1. Being accepted, signing over equity and giving up on the chance to move to another accelerator. 2. Getting to YCombinator and realising that all of the group bonding indeed happens over heavy late-night boozing sessions. 3. Trying to find a way to remain part of the group experience without participating in the boozing, but failing and becoming disillusioned and demoralised. 4. Abandoning your startup because you can't join another accelerator anymore and are afraid having to explain why YCombinator didn't work for you.