<p>Stop the &quot;portfolio panic&quot; and get the inside scoop on joining the Hive. In this episode, Mansi, Kernell, and Pooja break down the <strong>Georgia Tech MS-HCI application</strong> for the 2026 cycle, covering why your design process matters more than &quot;pretty&quot; pixels, how to nail the video essay without a Hollywood budget, and the secret to a Statement of Purpose that actually stands out. Whether you’re a coder, a designer, or a career-switcher, we’re sharing the real-talk advice we wish we had before hitting &quot;submit.&quot;</p>