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Mia Zhang

Grade 12 · Cybersecurity / Computer Science · MD

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Portfolio read

Strong

3 High 0 Medium 0 Low

GPA

3.89

SAT

1510

Target major

Cybersecurity / Computer Science

Schools analyzed

Activities

Days to RD

174 days

Schools

verdict · committee confidence · drill in

High Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusCybersecurity / Computer Science Medium confidence Analysis →

High University of Maryland-College ParkCybersecurity / Computer Science Medium confidence Analysis →

High Purdue University-Main CampusCybersecurity / Computer Science High confidence Analysis →

Priority actions

ROI-ranked · what moves the needle now

Build and open‑source a cybersecurity tool (for example an automated vulnerability scanner, web security testing tool, or CTF practice platform) and publish it on GitHub with documentation and community outreach.

⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Purdue University-Main Campus ⚙ Medium effort 🕒 Start immediately; release a usable version within 2–3 months

Explicitly document your academic rigor in applications: list highest math reached, AP/advanced STEM courses, and any CS coursework to remove uncertainty about CS readiness.

🎯 University of Maryland-College Park ⚙ Low effort 🕒 Immediately when completing application coursework sections and additional information

Explicitly document your highest math and CS coursework (AP/advanced CS, AP Calculus, dual‑enrollment math, etc.) in the application activities or additional information section if not obvious on the transcript.

🎯 Purdue University-Main Campus ⚙ Low effort 🕒 before submitting applications

Add explicit academic rigor evidence: list highest math, CS, and physics courses taken (especially Calc BC, advanced CS, or dual‑enrollment computing).

🎯 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ⚙ Low effort 🕒 Immediately in application materials

Publish detailed technical writeups of your vulnerability discoveries (responsible disclosure timelines, technical analysis, exploit explanation) on a blog or GitHub.

🎯 University of Maryland-College Park ⚙ Medium effort 🕒 Within 1–3 months before application deadlines

Strong academic indicators with a 3.89 GPA suggesting consistent academic performance.
1510 SAT indicating strong analytical and problem‑solving ability, especially relevant for technical fields.
Academic profile strong enough to warrant deeper review even without additional context.
Strong academic indicators with a 3.89 GPA and a 1510 SAT, suggesting consistent academic success and strong general academic ability.

No evidence in the summary of technical engagement (projects, coding, security exploration, or computing communities) despite applying for Cybersecurity/Computer Science.
Missing transcript context, including course rigor, advanced math progression, or computer science coursework.
Unclear motivation for choosing cybersecurity specifically, with no visible narrative of how the interest developed.
No visible evidence of math or STEM rigor (e.g., calculus, advanced statistics, physics, or computer science coursework) in the available snapshot, making it unclear whether the 3.89 GPA reflects preparation for a rigorous CS or cybersecurity curriculum.