/* ========================================
           ACADEMIC CALENDAR - CUSTOM VARIABLES
           ======================================== */
        :root {
            --ac-deep: #1a1035;
            --ac-purple: #2d1b4e;
            --ac-indigo: #4c3575;
            --ac-violet: #6b4d9a;
            --ac-lavender: #9d7bc9;
            --ac-orange: #f5a623;
            --ac-warm-orange: #ff8c42;
            --ac-coral: #ff6b6b;
            --ac-mint: #4ecdc4;
            --ac-sky: #74b9ff;
            --ac-cream: #fef9f3;
            --ac-text: #2c2c2c;
            --ac-text-light: #666;
            --ac-gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac-deep) 0%, var(--ac-purple) 35%, var(--ac-indigo) 70%, #3d2a5f 100%);
            --ac-gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac-orange) 0%, var(--ac-warm-orange) 100%);
            --ac-gradient-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac-indigo) 0%, var(--ac-violet) 100%);
        }

        /* ========================================
           HERO SECTION
           ======================================== */
        .ac-hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 680px;
            background: var(--ac-gradient-hero);
            padding: 140px 60px 100px;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Animated Background Pattern */
        .ac-hero-pattern {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, rgba(107, 77, 154, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Floating Calendar Elements */
        .ac-floating-dates {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ac-float-date {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            animation: acFloatDate 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .ac-float-date .month {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-float-date .day {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .ac-float-date:nth-child(1) {
            top: 15%;
            right: 12%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .ac-float-date:nth-child(2) {
            top: 35%;
            right: 5%;
            animation-delay: 1.5s;
        }

        .ac-float-date:nth-child(3) {
            top: 60%;
            right: 15%;
            animation-delay: 3s;
        }

        .ac-float-date:nth-child(4) {
            top: 75%;
            right: 8%;
            animation-delay: 4.5s;
        }

        .ac-float-date:nth-child(5) {
            top: 20%;
            left: 5%;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        @keyframes acFloatDate {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.7; }
            50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(2deg); opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* Hero Grid Layout */
        .ac-hero-grid {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            width: 100%;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Left Content */
        .ac-hero-content {
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .ac-hero-badge .pulse-dot {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: var(--ac-orange);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: acPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes acPulse {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
        }

        .ac-hero-badge span {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        }

        .ac-hero-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.15;
            margin: 0 0 24px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-hero-title .highlight {
            background: var(--ac-gradient-orange);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .ac-hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            margin: 0 0 28px;
            max-width: 520px;
        }

        /* Delivery Modes Tags */
        .ac-modes-strip {
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .ac-modes-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .ac-modes-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .ac-mode-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            padding: 8px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .ac-mode-tag:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .ac-mode-tag svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        /* CTA Buttons */
        .ac-hero-ctas {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .ac-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 16px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .ac-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .ac-btn-primary {
            background: var(--ac-gradient-orange);
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
        }

        .ac-btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.45);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-btn-primary:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .ac-btn-secondary {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-btn-secondary:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            color: #fff;
        }

        /* Right Side - Calendar Card */
        .ac-hero-visual {
            position: relative;
        }

        .ac-calendar-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .ac-calendar-card:hover {
            transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg) translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 35px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }

        .ac-calendar-header {
            background: var(--ac-gradient-purple);
            padding: 20px 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .ac-calendar-header-left {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .ac-calendar-icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ac-calendar-icon svg {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            stroke: #fff;
        }

        .ac-calendar-header-text h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .ac-calendar-header-text span {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        }

        .ac-calendar-year-badge {
            background: var(--ac-orange);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .ac-calendar-body {
            padding: 24px;
        }

        /* Countdown Timer */
        .ac-countdown-section {
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .ac-countdown-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .ac-countdown-timer {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .ac-countdown-item {
            background: var(--ac-cream);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 14px 8px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .ac-countdown-item .value {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--ac-purple);
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .ac-countdown-item .label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        /* Next Intakes Preview */
        .ac-next-intakes {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            padding-top: 20px;
        }

        .ac-next-intakes-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .ac-intake-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding: 12px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        }

        .ac-intake-row:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .ac-intake-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .ac-intake-icon {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .ac-intake-icon.spring { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a8e6cf, #88d8b0); }
        .ac-intake-icon.summer { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffeaa7, #fdcb6e); }
        .ac-intake-icon.fall { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fab1a0, #e17055); }
        .ac-intake-icon.winter { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74b9ff, #0984e3); }

        .ac-intake-details h4 {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--ac-text);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .ac-intake-details span {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
        }

        .ac-intake-status {
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .ac-intake-status.open {
            background: rgba(46, 213, 115, 0.15);
            color: #27ae60;
        }

        .ac-intake-status.upcoming {
            background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
            color: #e67e22;
        }

        .ac-intake-status.soon {
            background: rgba(116, 185, 255, 0.15);
            color: #0984e3;
        }

        /* Floating Accent Elements */
        .ac-hero-accent {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .ac-hero-accent-1 {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.1);
            top: -20px;
            left: -40px;
            animation: acAccentFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .ac-hero-accent-2 {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.08);
            bottom: 30px;
            right: -30px;
            animation: acAccentFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
        }

        @keyframes acAccentFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
            50% { transform: translate(10px, -10px); }
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .ac-hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 50px;
            }

            .ac-hero-visual {
                max-width: 500px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .ac-calendar-card {
                transform: none;
            }

            .ac-float-date {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .ac-hero {
                padding: 120px 24px 60px;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .ac-hero-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

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

            .ac-hero-ctas {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .ac-btn {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 1: TWO ADMISSION SYSTEMS
           ======================================== */
        .ac-systems-section {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            background: var(--ac-cream);
        }

        .ac-section-container {
            max-width: 1300px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

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

        .ac-section-label {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(45, 27, 78, 0.08);
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: var(--ac-purple);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .ac-section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--ac-deep);
            margin: 0 0 16px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .ac-section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* Two Systems Grid */
        .ac-systems-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .ac-system-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .ac-system-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .ac-system-card-header {
            padding: 32px 32px 24px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .ac-system-card.standard .ac-system-card-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac-indigo), var(--ac-violet));
        }

        .ac-system-card.yearround .ac-system-card-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac-orange), var(--ac-warm-orange));
        }

        .ac-system-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .ac-system-icon svg {
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            stroke: #fff;
        }

        .ac-system-card-header h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0 0 8px;
        }

        .ac-system-card-header .subtitle {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .ac-system-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 24px;
            right: 24px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-system-card-body {
            padding: 32px;
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .ac-system-description {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin: 0 0 24px;
        }

        .ac-system-points {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
            flex: 1;
        }

        .ac-system-points li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 12px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        .ac-system-points li:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .ac-system-points .point-icon {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .ac-system-card.standard .point-icon {
            background: rgba(76, 53, 117, 0.1);
            color: var(--ac-indigo);
        }

        .ac-system-card.yearround .point-icon {
            background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
            color: var(--ac-warm-orange);
        }

        .ac-system-points .point-icon svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
        }

        .ac-system-points .point-text {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--ac-text);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .ac-system-points .point-text strong {
            color: var(--ac-deep);
        }

        .ac-system-footer {
            padding: 20px 32px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .ac-system-ideal {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
        }

        .ac-system-ideal svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: var(--ac-violet);
        }

        .ac-system-ideal strong {
            color: var(--ac-text);
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .ac-systems-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .ac-systems-section {
                padding: 60px 24px;
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 2: INTAKE CALENDAR OVERVIEW
           ======================================== */
        .ac-calendar-section {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ac-cream) 100%);
        }

        .ac-timeline-wrapper {
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        /* Timeline Row */
        .ac-timeline-row {
            display: flex;
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .ac-timeline-year-label {
            width: 100px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--ac-purple);
            padding-top: 20px;
        }

        .ac-timeline-months {
            flex: 1;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .ac-timeline-month {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 16px 8px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            min-height: 80px;
        }

        .ac-timeline-month .month-name {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.has-intake {
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.has-intake:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.spring {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(168, 230, 207, 0.3), rgba(136, 216, 176, 0.3));
            border: 2px solid rgba(136, 216, 176, 0.5);
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.late-spring {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 230, 201, 0.3), rgba(165, 214, 167, 0.3));
            border: 2px solid rgba(165, 214, 167, 0.5);
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.early-summer {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 245, 157, 0.4), rgba(255, 238, 88, 0.3));
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 213, 79, 0.5);
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.summer {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 234, 167, 0.4), rgba(253, 203, 110, 0.4));
            border: 2px solid rgba(253, 203, 110, 0.6);
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.fall {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 177, 160, 0.3), rgba(225, 112, 85, 0.25));
            border: 2px solid rgba(225, 112, 85, 0.4);
        }

        .ac-timeline-month.winter {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(116, 185, 255, 0.25), rgba(9, 132, 227, 0.2));
            border: 2px solid rgba(116, 185, 255, 0.5);
        }

        .ac-intake-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 4px 8px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-intake-badge.spring { background: #27ae60; }
        .ac-intake-badge.late-spring { background: #2ecc71; }
        .ac-intake-badge.early-summer { background: #f1c40f; color: #333; }
        .ac-intake-badge.summer { background: #e67e22; }
        .ac-intake-badge.fall { background: #e74c3c; }
        .ac-intake-badge.winter { background: #3498db; }

        .ac-timeline-note {
            margin-top: 40px;
            padding: 20px 24px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.08) 0%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.03) 100%);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--ac-orange);
            border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
        }

        .ac-timeline-note p {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--ac-text);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .ac-timeline-note strong {
            color: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        /* Legend */
        .ac-timeline-legend {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-top: 30px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ac-legend-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
        }

        .ac-legend-dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .ac-legend-dot.spring { background: #27ae60; }
        .ac-legend-dot.late-spring { background: #2ecc71; }
        .ac-legend-dot.early-summer { background: #f1c40f; }
        .ac-legend-dot.summer { background: #e67e22; }
        .ac-legend-dot.fall { background: #e74c3c; }
        .ac-legend-dot.winter { background: #3498db; }

        @media (max-width: 1100px) {
            .ac-timeline-months {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
            }

            .ac-timeline-year-label {
                width: 70px;
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .ac-calendar-section {
                padding: 60px 24px;
            }

            .ac-timeline-row {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .ac-timeline-year-label {
                width: 100%;
                padding: 0 0 10px;
            }

            .ac-timeline-months {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 3: ROLLING ADMISSIONS PROCESS
           ======================================== */
        .ac-rolling-section {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            background: var(--ac-gradient-hero);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ac-rolling-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .ac-rolling-section .ac-section-header {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .ac-rolling-section .ac-section-label {
            background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2);
            color: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-rolling-section .ac-section-title {
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-rolling-section .ac-section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        }

        /* Steps Container */
        .ac-steps-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .ac-step-card {
            flex: 1;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 32px 24px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .ac-step-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
        }

        .ac-step-number {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--ac-gradient-orange);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
        }

        .ac-step-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
        }

        .ac-step-icon svg {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            stroke: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-step-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0 0 12px;
        }

        .ac-step-card p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Connection Line */
        .ac-step-connector {
            position: absolute;
            top: 75px;
            right: -22px;
            width: 24px;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6), rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2));
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .ac-step-card:last-child .ac-step-connector {
            display: none;
        }

        @media (max-width: 1100px) {
            .ac-steps-container {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
            }

            .ac-step-card {
                flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 10px);
            }

            .ac-step-connector {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .ac-rolling-section {
                padding: 60px 24px;
            }

            .ac-step-card {
                flex: 1 1 100%;
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 4: LATE & UNFILLED SEATS
           ======================================== */
        .ac-late-section {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            background: var(--ac-cream);
            position: relative;
        }

        .ac-late-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 28px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .ac-late-content {
            padding: 50px;
        }

        .ac-late-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.15), rgba(255, 140, 66, 0.15));
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3);
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .ac-late-badge .pulse {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: var(--ac-coral);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: acPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .ac-late-badge span {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--ac-coral);
        }

        .ac-late-content h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--ac-deep);
            margin: 0 0 16px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .ac-late-content > p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin: 0 0 28px;
        }

        .ac-late-factors {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }

        .ac-late-factor {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: rgba(76, 53, 117, 0.06);
            padding: 8px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--ac-purple);
        }

        .ac-late-factor svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            stroke: var(--ac-violet);
        }

        .ac-late-cta-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 16px 28px;
            background: var(--ac-gradient-orange);
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
        }

        .ac-late-cta-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-late-cta-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .ac-late-cta-btn:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* Right Side - Ideal For */
        .ac-late-ideal {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac-purple), var(--ac-indigo));
            padding: 50px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ac-late-ideal h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0 0 24px;
        }

        .ac-late-ideal-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .ac-late-ideal-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 14px;
            padding: 14px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .ac-late-ideal-list li:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .ac-late-ideal-list .icon {
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ac-late-ideal-list .icon svg {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            stroke: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-late-ideal-list .text {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .ac-late-card {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .ac-late-section {
                padding: 60px 24px;
            }

            .ac-late-content,
            .ac-late-ideal {
                padding: 40px 30px;
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 5: CHOOSING RIGHT INTAKE (COMPACT)
           ======================================== */
        .ac-choose-section {
            padding: 70px 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ac-cream) 100%);
        }

        .ac-choose-compact {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .ac-choose-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 28px;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border-left: 4px solid transparent;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .ac-choose-card.standard {
            border-left-color: var(--ac-indigo);
        }

        .ac-choose-card.yearround {
            border-left-color: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-choose-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .ac-choose-card-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .ac-choose-card-icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ac-choose-card.standard .ac-choose-card-icon {
            background: rgba(76, 53, 117, 0.1);
        }

        .ac-choose-card.yearround .ac-choose-card-icon {
            background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.12);
        }

        .ac-choose-card-icon svg {
            width: 22px;
            height: 22px;
        }

        .ac-choose-card.standard .ac-choose-card-icon svg {
            stroke: var(--ac-indigo);
        }

        .ac-choose-card.yearround .ac-choose-card-icon svg {
            stroke: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-choose-card-title h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--ac-deep);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .ac-choose-card-title span {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--ac-text-light);
        }

        .ac-choose-card-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .ac-choose-card-tags span {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--ac-text);
            padding: 6px 12px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            border-radius: 20px;
        }

        .ac-choose-card-tags span svg {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
        }

        .ac-choose-card.standard .ac-choose-card-tags span svg {
            stroke: var(--ac-violet);
        }

        .ac-choose-card.yearround .ac-choose-card-tags span svg {
            stroke: var(--ac-warm-orange);
        }

        @media (max-width: 800px) {
            .ac-choose-compact {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .ac-choose-section {
                padding: 50px 24px;
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 6: INTERNATIONAL BANNER (Redesigned)
           ======================================== */
        .ac-intl-banner {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2461 0%, #1e3799 50%, #4a69bd 100%);
            padding: 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ac-intl-banner::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -10%;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .ac-intl-banner::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -30%;
            left: 10%;
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .ac-intl-inner {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding: 40px 60px;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .ac-intl-left {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .ac-intl-globe {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .ac-intl-globe svg {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            stroke: #fff;
        }

        .ac-intl-text h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0 0 4px;
        }

        .ac-intl-text p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .ac-intl-text strong {
            color: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-intl-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 14px 26px;
            background: #fff;
            color: #1e3799;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .ac-intl-cta:hover {
            background: var(--ac-orange);
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        .ac-intl-cta svg {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .ac-intl-cta:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .ac-intl-inner {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 35px 24px;
            }

            .ac-intl-left {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
        }

        /* ========================================
           SECTION 7: FINAL CTA
           ======================================== */
        .ac-final-cta-section {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            background: var(--ac-gradient-hero);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ac-final-cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .ac-final-cta-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .ac-final-cta-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: var(--ac-gradient-orange);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 28px;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
        }

        .ac-final-cta-icon svg {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            stroke: #fff;
        }

        .ac-final-cta-container h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0 0 20px;
        }

        .ac-final-cta-container h2 .highlight {
            background: var(--ac-gradient-orange);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .ac-final-cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .ac-final-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 16px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .ac-final-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
        }

        .ac-final-btn.primary {
            background: #fff;
            color: var(--ac-purple);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .ac-final-btn.primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            color: var(--ac-purple);
        }

        .ac-final-btn.secondary {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-final-btn.secondary:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ac-final-btn.tertiary {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--ac-orange);
            color: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-final-btn.tertiary:hover {
            background: var(--ac-orange);
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .ac-final-reassurance {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            padding: 14px 24px;
            border-radius: 30px;
        }

        .ac-final-reassurance svg {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            stroke: var(--ac-orange);
        }

        .ac-final-reassurance span {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .ac-final-cta-section {
                padding: 60px 24px;
            }

            .ac-final-cta-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .ac-final-btn {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }