YC is not going to be completely transparent in their selection process because doing so would make it easier to manipulate the interview process. Jessica Livin

YC is not going to be completely transparent in their selection process because doing so would make it easier to manipulate the interview process. Jessica Livingston already mentioned in an interivew that they've revealed too much. Now founders are going in lying about working together for years on projects and being life-long friends. Entrepreneur: "Hey YC, what do I have to tell you in order for me to get in? You know, so I can practice it and avoid being weeded out by your process. So I can tell you all the things you want to hear during the interview. I promise I won't lie during my interview."