/* ===========================================
   CONSULT SECTION (simplified)
   =========================================== */

.consult__inner {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.consult__inner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.375rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.consult__inner > p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.consult__pricing {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sage-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.consult__pricing strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.consult__resp {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: -4px;
}

/* ===========================================
   WHO'S IT FOR — note (updated to plain text)
   =========================================== */

.whos-it-for__note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===========================================
   MODAL
   =========================================== */

.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px var(--gutter);
}

.modal[hidden] { display: none; }

.modal__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(1, 24, 63, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal__box {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 40px 36px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(1, 24, 63, 0.22);
  animation: modalIn 0.3s var(--ease);
}

@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: background var(--speed), color var(--speed);
}

.modal__close:hover {
  background: var(--gray-lt);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.modal__close svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.modal__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

.modal__sub {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ===========================================
   FORM FIELDS
   =========================================== */

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

.form-req { color: var(--sage); }

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-lt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder { color: #B0B7C0; }

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.22);
}

.form-input.has-error {
  border-color: #D94F3B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 79, 59, 0.08);
}

.form-hint {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: -2px;
}

.form-error {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #D94F3B;
  font-weight: 500;
  min-height: 1em;
}

.form-error--global {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ===========================================
   SERVICE CHIPS
   =========================================== */

.chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.chip {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.chip input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.chip span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-lt);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  user-select: none;
  transition: background var(--speed), border-color var(--speed), color var(--speed), transform var(--speed);
}

.chip:hover span {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.chip input:checked + span {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.chip input:focus-visible + span {
  outline: 2px solid var(--navy);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Submit button spacing */
#booking-form .btn { margin-top: 8px; }

/* ===========================================
   MODAL SUCCESS VIEW
   =========================================== */

.modal-success {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 0 8px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.modal-success__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage-tint);
  color: var(--sage);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-success__icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

.modal-success h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.modal-success p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* ===========================================
   RESET & VARIABLES
   =========================================== */

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --navy:       #001439;
  --navy-dark:  #01183F;
  --cream:      #F8F8F7;
  --sage:       #189EB7;
  --sage-tint:  #E3F4F8;
  --sage-mid:   #CBD7DD;
  --gold:       #189EB7;
  --gold-dark:  #1189A3;
  --charcoal:   #0A1E3A;
  --gray:       #6B7280;
  --gray-lt:    #E5E7EB;
  --white:      #F8F8F7;

  --font-head:  'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:  'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --section-py: 96px;
  --container:  1200px;
  --gutter:     24px;

  --radius-sm:  8px;
  --radius:     14px;
  --radius-lg:  22px;

  --ease:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --speed: 0.22s;

  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 12px rgba(0, 20, 57, 0.06);
  --shadow-md:  0 6px 28px rgba(0, 20, 57, 0.09);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 48px rgba(0, 20, 57, 0.13);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul { list-style: none; }

/* ===========================================
   LAYOUT
   =========================================== */

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   =========================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy);
}

p {
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

em {
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ===========================================
   PILL LABEL
   =========================================== */

.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: var(--sage-tint);
  color: var(--sage);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===========================================
   BUTTONS
   =========================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  transition: background var(--speed) var(--ease),
              color var(--speed) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--speed) var(--ease),
              transform var(--speed) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn:active { transform: scale(0.98); }

.btn--sm  { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.btn--md  { padding: 13px 28px; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.btn--lg  { padding: 16px 38px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #189EB7 0%, #1189A3 50%, #189EB7 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn--primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-position: -100% 0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.45);
}
.btn--primary:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(248, 248, 247, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(248, 248, 247, 0.35);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 248, 247, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(248, 248, 247, 0.7);
  color: #F8F8F7;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.35);
}

/* ===========================================
   NAV
   =========================================== */

.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.2);
  transition: box-shadow var(--speed);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(1, 24, 63, 0.5);
}

.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__logo-img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.nav__logo-text {
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  transition: color var(--speed);
  padding: 4px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--sage);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}

.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav__cta { margin-left: 16px; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), opacity var(--speed);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 12px var(--gutter) 24px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.2);
}

.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }

.nav__mobile a {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  padding: 13px 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: color var(--speed);
}

.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.nav__mobile a.btn {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ===========================================
   HERO
   =========================================== */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 152px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001439 0%, #00203F 45%, #011830 100%);
}

/* Decorative blobs */
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__blob--1 {
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.28) 0%, rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.08) 40%, transparent 70%);
  top: -320px;
  right: -200px;
  animation: blobDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__blob--2 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 137, 163, 0.22) 0%, rgba(17, 137, 163, 0.06) 40%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -180px;
  left: -140px;
  animation: blobDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes blobDrift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
  66%       { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(0.97); }
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__content .pill {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero__h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F8F7 30%, #189EB7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.85);
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero__price {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero__price strong {
  color: #189EB7;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero floating cards */
.hero__visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero__card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: cardEntrance 0.7s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.hero__card--1 { animation-delay: 0.15s; animation-name: cardEntrance, cardBob; animation-duration: 0.7s, 4s; animation-timing-function: var(--ease), ease-in-out; animation-fill-mode: forwards, forwards; animation-iteration-count: 1, infinite; animation-delay: 0.15s, 0.85s; }
.hero__card--2 { margin-left: 28px; animation-delay: 0.3s; animation-name: cardEntrance, cardBob; animation-duration: 0.7s, 4.5s; animation-timing-function: var(--ease), ease-in-out; animation-fill-mode: forwards, forwards; animation-iteration-count: 1, infinite; animation-delay: 0.3s, 1s; }
.hero__card--3 { animation-delay: 0.45s; animation-name: cardEntrance, cardBob; animation-duration: 0.7s, 5s; animation-timing-function: var(--ease), ease-in-out; animation-fill-mode: forwards, forwards; animation-iteration-count: 1, infinite; animation-delay: 0.45s, 1.15s; }

@keyframes cardEntrance {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes cardBob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.hero__card-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #189EB7;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.7);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: dotPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.6); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(24, 158, 183, 1); }
}

.hero__card-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(248, 248, 247, 0.9);
}

/* ===========================================
   BANNER
   =========================================== */

.banner {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.banner__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.banner__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.banner__item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.banner__item span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.banner__dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===========================================
   WHY MEDPATHPREP
   =========================================== */

.why {
  background: var(--white);
}

.why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.why__card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-lt);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #189EB7, #1189A3, #189EB7);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  transition: background-position 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.why__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.15), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 20, 57, 0.08);
}

.why__card:hover::before {
  background-position: -100% 0;
  animation: gradientSlide 1.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientSlide {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

.why__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #189EB7, #CBD7DD);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.why__card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.why__card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===========================================
   SERVICES
   =========================================== */

.services {
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* --- Tier 1: Two main featured cards --- */

.services__main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-main--navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.service-main--sage {
  background: var(--sage);
  color: var(--white);
}

.service-main__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-main__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--white);
}

.service-main h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.service-main p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Tier 2: MCAT sections box --- */

.services__mcat-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-lt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.services__mcat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.services__mcat-sections {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex: 1;
}

.mcat-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
}

.mcat-section__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mcat-section__name {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mcat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--gray-lt);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Tier 3: Application services grid --- */

.services__app-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed), border-color var(--speed);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-lt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--sage-mid);
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card__icon svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}

.service-card__icon--a { background: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.13); color: var(--sage); }
.service-card__icon--b { background: rgba(0, 20, 57, 0.08);    color: var(--navy); }
.service-card__icon--c { background: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.15); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.service-card__icon--d { background: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.13); color: var(--sage); }

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================================
   STUDENT-RUN
   =========================================== */

/* ===========================================
   TEAM
   =========================================== */

.team {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #001439 0%, #00203F 60%, #011830 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.team .section-header h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F8F7 30%, #189EB7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.team .section-sub {
  color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.75);
}

.team__stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.team__stat p {
  color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.85);
}

.team__stat-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #189EB7, #1189A3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.5);
}

.team__stat p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.team__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.team__card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.team__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.5);
}

.team__photo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.team__avatar {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8F8F7;
  margin: 0 auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.team__card:hover .team__avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3);
}

.team__avatar--1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #01305A 0%, #189EB7 100%); }
.team__avatar--2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #189EB7 0%, #1189A3 100%); }
.team__avatar--3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1189A3 0%, #01305A 100%); }

.team__name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F8F8F7;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team__role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #189EB7;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team__degree {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.team__score {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #189EB7;
  background: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===========================================
   WHO'S IT FOR
   =========================================== */

.whos-it-for {
  background: var(--white);
}

.whos-it-for__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
}

.whos-it-for__col-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.whos-it-for__col-title--yes { color: var(--sage); }
.whos-it-for__col-title--no  { color: var(--gray); }

.check-list, .x-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.check-list li,
.x-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--sage);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.x-list li::before {
  content: '×';
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.whos-it-for__note-old-unused {
  /* removed */
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===========================================
   CONSULT / PRICING
   =========================================== */

.consult {
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* ===========================================
   FAQ
   =========================================== */

.faq {
  background: var(--white);
}

.faq__list {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-lt);
}

.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-lt);
}

.faq__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: left;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: color var(--speed);
}

.faq__q:hover { color: var(--sage); }

.faq__icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--sage);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq__icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Smooth accordion animation */
.faq__a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.faq__a.open {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq__a-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq__a p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 600px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ===========================================
   FINAL CTA
   =========================================== */

.cta-final {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.cta-final__inner {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}

.cta-final h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.cta-final > p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  max-width: 460px;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.cta-final__email {
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) !important;
}

.cta-final__email a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--speed);
}

.cta-final__email a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ===========================================
   FOOTER
   =========================================== */

.footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.footer__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer__brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.9125rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.footer__links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: color var(--speed);
}

.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer__social {
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.footer__social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--speed);
}

.footer__social a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer__social svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.footer__bottom {
  padding: 20px var(--gutter);
}

.footer__bottom p {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* ===========================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   =========================================== */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===========================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
   =========================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 680px;
  }

  .hero__visual { display: none; }

  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services__app-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .services__mcat-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .services__mcat-sections {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .team__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team__stat { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
}

/* ===========================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤768px)
   =========================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-py: 64px;
    --gutter: 20px;
  }

  /* Nav */
  .nav__links,
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { padding: 120px 0 72px; }

  .hero__h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .hero__ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero__ctas .btn { justify-content: center; }

  /* Banner */
  .banner__dot { display: none; }

  .banner__inner {
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }

  /* Why */
  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why__card { padding: 36px 28px; }

  /* Services */
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services__main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services__app-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services__mcat-box { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .mcat-section { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .mcat-section__name { font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .mcat-divider { display: none; }

  /* Student run */
  .team__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Who's it for */
  .whos-it-for__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  /* Consult steps */
  .consult__steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 380px;
  }

  .consult__arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 0;
  }

  .consult__step { width: 100%; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-top: 48px;
  }

  .footer__brand p { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ===========================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤480px)
   =========================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding: 112px 0 64px; }

  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why__card { padding: 32px 24px; }

  .consult__step { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ===========================================
   VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS & ANIMATIONS
   =========================================== */

/* Section header gradient text */
.section-header h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a4a6e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Pill glow */
.pill {
  animation: pillGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pillGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(24, 158, 183, 0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.25); }
}

/* Service main cards — gradient sheen on hover */
.service-main {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease) !important;
}
.service-main::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0, 20, 57, 0.18) !important;
}
.service-main:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Service cards — teal glow on hover */
.service-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s !important;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Consult section — gradient bg */
.consult {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001439 0%, #00203F 50%, #011830 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.consult::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -200px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.consult h2, .consult p { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.consult h2 {
  color: #F8F8F7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F8F8F7 !important;
}
.consult p { color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.75) !important; }
.consult .consult__resp { color: rgba(203, 215, 221, 0.5) !important; }
.consult .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* CTA final section — gradient */
.cta-final {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #189EB7 0%, #1189A3 50%, #0D7A91 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-final::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px;
  left: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-final h2, .cta-final p { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-final .btn--gold {
  background: #F8F8F7 !important;
  color: #001439 !important;
  border-color: #F8F8F7 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cta-final .btn--gold:hover {
  background: #CBD7DD !important;
  border-color: #CBD7DD !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}
.cta-final__email a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important; }
.cta-final__email a:hover { color: #fff !important; }

/* FAQ items — teal left accent on open */
.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: #189EB7;
}

/* Why section bg subtle gradient */
.why {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F8F7 0%, #EEF5F8 100%) !important;
}

/* Services section subtle gradient */
.services {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #EEF5F8 0%, #F8F8F7 100%) !important;
}

/* ===========================================
   EXTRA ANIMATIONS
   =========================================== */

/* Hero content fade-up on load */
.hero__content > * {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero__content > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero__content > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.hero__content > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero__content > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Team stat badge pulse glow */
.team__stat-badge {
  animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.45); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.85); }
}

/* Why card number count-up shimmer */
.why__num {
  position: relative;
}

/* Animated gradient border on team cards */
.team__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24,158,183,0.4), rgba(1,24,63,0), rgba(24,158,183,0.4));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.team__card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Service card icon spin on hover */
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}
.service-card__icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

/* Nav links slide underline */
.nav__links a::after {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #189EB7, #1189A3);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* FAQ hover highlight */
.faq__item {
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.faq__q:hover {
  color: #189EB7;
}

/* Modal shimmer on open */
.modal__box {
  animation: modalPop 0.35s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes modalPop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94) translateY(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

/* Chip hover glow */
.chip-label:hover span {
  border-color: #189EB7;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.2);
}

/* Footer brand logo subtle glow */
.footer__logo {
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer__logo:hover {
  color: #189EB7;
}

/* Scroll-to-top smooth indicator on nav */
.nav.scrolled .nav__logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(24, 158, 183, 0.3));
}