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- We've got your application!
+ Update From McHacks
Hi {{firstName}},
- Thank you for applying to McHacks! We're sorry to inform you that we're
- unable to offer you a spot at McHacks.
+ Thank you for applying to McHacks 13. We're sorry to inform you that we're
+ unable to offer you a spot this year.
We received an overwhelming number of applicants this year and
- unfortunately can't accept everyone. We hope you understand and
- encourage you to apply again in the future.
+ unfortunately can't accept everyone. We encourage you to apply again in the future.
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+ If you would still like to get involved with McHacks, apply to be a volunteer!
- If you have any questions,
+ As a reminder, there is an ongoing Backboard.io x McHacks challenge, where anyone can build any project with the Backboard API for a chance to win $1000! The submission deadline is January 14th at 11:59 PM.
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+ Register for the challenge by creating your account at http://backboard.io/hackathons and using the promo code MCHACKS26.
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+ For complete details about the challenge, click here.
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+ In the meantime, follow us on Instagram
+ for important updates and news about McHacks! If you have any questions,
feel free to reach out at contact@mchacks.ca.