I loved reading this! I'm going to be attending the RC for the Winter 1 batch this year (starting October 31st) and I'm really excited for it, so it was great to read about your experiences. I can relate to your application process and struggling with imposter syndrome, as I'm a new, self-taught dev, too. It's good to hear that the community at RC and the whole experience there is supportive and helps with overcoming this anxiety. Thanks for sharing your experiences and hope to chat to you at RC some time!