Proof before
college.

GitHub portfolios with real stars, design systems used by actual companies, business plans that win national competitions.

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What's Included
Everything you get

CS & Engineering

Real apps, open source contributions, and GitHub presence that signals genuine ability.

Design Portfolio

UX/UI project direction from brief to case study. We connect you with real organizations that need design work.

Business Portfolio

Business plans, pitch decks, and models that win national competitions.

Writing & Journalism

Published writing in real outlets — newspapers, Substack, Medium, and specialty publications.

Film & Media

Documentary, short film, and podcast projects with real audiences and distribution.

How It Works
Step by step.

A clear process from day one to acceptance.

01

Skills Assessment

We evaluate your current skill level, tools, and creative interests to identify the right portfolio type.

02

Project Selection

We help you choose 2–3 signature projects that showcase your best work and tell a coherent story.

03

Project Development

Structured work sessions where we help you plan, build, and iterate on each project.

04

Real-World Deployment

We push you to ship work that real people see and use — not just school projects.

05

Portfolio Presentation

Help building the portfolio site, GitHub profile, or design case study that presents your work compellingly.

06

Application Integration

We make sure your portfolio is linked, cited, and discussed effectively in your application.

Student Outcomes
The results speak for themselves.
200+
GitHub stars earned by students in our CS track
Real clients
Design students have worked with actual companies
3 national wins
Business competition wins by our portfolio-track students
100%
of portfolio-track students had their portfolio referenced positively in admissions feedback
The Difference
Without Open Admits vs. with us
Without Open AdmitsWith Open Admits
Work qualityWork limited to school projects and class assignmentsReal-world projects built for actual users or clients
GitHub presenceGitHub profile empty or minimal, with little activityActive GitHub with starred repositories, contributors, and forks
Design workDesign work restricted to classroom mockupsDesign presented as case studies for real client work
Admissions visibilityProjects not prominently linked or discussed in applicationsProjects prominently featured and cited in applications
DifferentiationMany students claim “coding” with little proof of real workClear, verifiable, and linkable proof of skill and initiative

Without Open Admits

  • Work limited to school projects and class assignments
  • GitHub profile empty or minimal, with little activity
  • Design work restricted to classroom mockups
  • Projects not prominently linked or discussed in applications
  • Many students claim “coding” with little proof of real work

With Open Admits

  • Real-world projects built for actual users or clients
  • Active GitHub with starred repositories, contributors, and forks
  • Design presented as case studies for real client work
  • Projects prominently featured and cited in applications
  • Clear, verifiable, and linkable proof of skill and initiative
FAQ
Common questions

What if I don't know how to code?

We'll teach you, or help you find the right project type for your current skills. Not every strong CS portfolio requires advanced programming.

Can I use projects from school?

School projects are a starting point, but the most impressive portfolios include work done independently or for real external clients.

How long does it take to build a strong portfolio?

6–12 months for a portfolio that genuinely stands out. Rushing it produces work that admissions readers can tell was made for the application.

What makes a portfolio stand out to admissions?

Real-world use. A project that real people use, a design used by an actual company, a business plan that won a competition.

Is this right for you?
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My GitHub had 200+ stars before I applied. Two professors emailed me after reading my application. The portfolio made me real.

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Tyler C.
Accepted — Carnegie Mellon

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