Just Got Recognized by a Major Tech Company for Finding a Security Bug — Will This Actually Boost My CS College Application (Or Is It Too Late)?

Application Question

Hi guys. I had a question. Two days ago, I got a certificate of appreciation from a very well-known tech company for finding a security bug. I have emailed colleges with the pdf of the certificate attached and requested them to add this update to my application. How likely is this going to impact my application? I am an international student applying as a CS major. Also, for my Common App honors, I had written about an $800 bug bounty award from a major company. Do you think my application will be strengthened due to this new update? Or was it too late to add this update to the application file? I am just curious.

Posted Feb 23, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC

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