Python Learning Roadmap (for Georgia Tech Profile)
🎯 Goal: Learn Python, build a space-themed or tech-based project, document
your work, and showcase it on a personal website.
✅ May – July 2025 (Grade 11 - Term 1)
Goal: Start learning Python from scratch.
🔹 What to Do:
Complete a beginner course on:
o Khan Academy – Intro to Python
o Codecademy – Python 3
Practice Python coding:
o 3–4 times per week
o 30–60 minutes per session
Learn core topics:
o print(), variables, input, if-else, loops, lists, functions
Watch YouTube tutorials (optional):
o FreeCodeCamp’s 1-hour beginner Python
Start maintaining a Python learning diary (I can help you format it!)
✅ August – September 2025
Goal: Build your first Python project + create your website
🔹 What to Do:
Build a small Python project (examples below)
o Space Quiz Game
o Rocket Countdown Simulator
o Random Math Quiz
Create your personal website (Wix or Google Sites):
o Add your bio
o Add project photos/video
o Write a blog post explaining your project
Keep your Python progress log updated
✅ October – December 2025
Goal: Improve your project and show initiative
🔹 What to Do:
Improve your Python project:
o Add features (e.g. GUI with Tkinter, scoring, or file storage)
Join:
o School coding contest
o Math, Physics, or CS Olympiad
Learn a new Python library:
o random, time, math, or tkinter
✅ January – March 2026
Goal: Create an advanced space/tech Python project
🔹 Project Ideas:
Rocket Launch Simulator – with countdown, inputs, and data logging
Satellite Tracker – simulate coordinates and visual map
Space-Themed Game – using Pygame or Tkinter
Add visuals (console art, GUI, or graphs)
Join a hackathon or Python workshop
✅ April – July 2026
Goal: Polish your work and submit it globally
🔹 What to Do:
Finalize your Python project
o Clean code
o Add comments and documentation
Submit your work to:
o Google Science Fair
o Python-related online challenges
Polish your website:
o Project descriptions
o Code snippets
o Demo video
Save project files in a portfolio folder
✅ August – October 2026
Goal: Submit Georgia Tech Application
Upload your website/project links in Common App (Activities or Portfolio section)
Mention Python projects in your essays or resume
✅ November 2026 – April 2027
Goal: Prepare for CBSE boards and college updates
Focus on studies
Be ready if asked about your project in an interview
💡 Tips for Success
✅ Keep one progress journal (Python + Arduino)
✅ Keep all code in folders on Google Drive or GitHub
✅ Keep screenshots of every step
✅ Let me help you write blog posts or explain code