/* ==========================================================================
   MBA Guidance — Brand CSS Foundation
   Direction: "The Strategist"
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;600;700&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CSS Custom Properties
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Colors — Primary */
  --color-primary: #0A1628;
  --color-secondary: #1B2D4A;
  --color-accent: #C9A84C;
  --color-accent-light: #E8D5A0;
  --color-accent-hover: #B89638;

  /* Colors — Backgrounds & Surfaces */
  --color-bg: #F7F5F0;
  --color-bg-dark: #0E1B30;
  --color-surface: #FFFFFF;

  /* Colors — Text */
  --color-text: #1A1A1A;
  --color-text-secondary: #6B7280;
  --color-text-on-dark: #E8E4DC;
  --color-text-on-dark-secondary: #9BA3AE;

  /* Colors — Borders */
  --color-border: #D4CFC4;
  --color-border-light: #E8E4DC;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 4px;
  --space-sm: 8px;
  --space-md: 16px;
  --space-lg: 24px;
  --space-xl: 32px;
  --space-2xl: 48px;
  --space-3xl: 64px;
  --space-4xl: 96px;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --content-width: 720px;
  --grid-gap: 24px;
  --card-padding: 24px;
  --nav-height: 64px;

  /* Borders */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reset & Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Typography
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 { font-size: 48px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }
h2 { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; }
h4 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.verdict {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.card-header {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 20px var(--card-padding) 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.card-header h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding-right: 105px;
}

.card-body {
  padding: var(--card-padding);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Layout Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.content-narrow {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.grid-schools {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.grid-compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Brand Elements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gold-rule {
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.gold-rule-full {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.ranking-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-nav {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-height);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--nav-height);
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.nav-logo-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border-bottom: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.nav-cta {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 9px 20px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Sections
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
}

.hero-sm {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero .ranking-badge {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  max-width: 540px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-actions .btn {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.btn-dark-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-dark-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sections
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.section-ivory {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.text-secondary {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Author Byline
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.byline-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.byline-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.byline-credential {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.byline-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.data-freshness {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.source-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.source-link a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   School Card Enhancements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.school-card .card-header {
  position: relative;
}

.school-card .card-header .ranking-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
}

.school-card .gold-rule {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.card-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.card-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.card-verdict {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.card-actions .btn {
  border-bottom: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.card-actions .btn-primary {
  flex: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Stats Grid (School Profiles)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.school-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Verdict Block
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.verdict-block {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tags
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.tag-accent {
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   School Section Blocks
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.school-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.school-section h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.school-description {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Affiliate CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.affiliate-cta {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.affiliate-cta .gold-rule {
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

.affiliate-cta p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.affiliate-cta .btn {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Compare Link Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.compare-link-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.compare-link-grid .btn {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Comparison Table
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.comparison-table-wrapper h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.comparison-table th {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.comparison-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.comparison-table .winner {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.comparison-verdict {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.comparison-verdict h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.verdict-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.verdict-col h4 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.verdict-col .btn {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Comparison Index
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.comparison-index-card {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.comparison-index-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.comparison-schools {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.comparison-arrow {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Rankings
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ranking-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.ranking-nav .btn {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.ranking-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ranking-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.ranking-position {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  min-width: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ranking-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.ranking-school-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: block;
}

.ranking-location {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.ranking-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.ranking-stat {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ranking-stat .label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Guide Pages
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guide-content h3 {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.guide-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.guide-index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.guide-index-card {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.guide-index-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.guide-index-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.guide-index-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.guide-index-card .guide-arrow {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Guide Links (Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guide-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.guide-link {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.guide-link:hover .guide-arrow {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.guide-title {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.guide-arrow {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Category Links (Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.category-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.category-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.category-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   About Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.about-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Services Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.service-card {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.service-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sort Controls
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sort-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.sort-btn {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sort-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sort-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.filter-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Card layout fixes */
.school-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.school-card .card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.school-card .card-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.school-card .card-verdict .verdict {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 11px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Proof (stats bar under hero CTA)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-proof-item {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero-proof-item strong {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 20px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   About Blurb (author section on homepage + newsletter)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-blurb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-blurb .byline-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-blurb h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.about-blurb h3 a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.about-blurb p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Newsletter Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter-signup h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.newsletter-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.newsletter-features li {
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
}

.newsletter-features li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 18px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.newsletter-features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.newsletter-form-placeholder {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.newsletter-form-placeholder p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.newsletter-signup > p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-item {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.faq-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-schools {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  h2 { font-size: 28px; }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .hero-stats-box {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  .hero-stat {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .comp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ticker-inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .pathways-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-schools,
  .grid-compare,
  .comparison-index-grid,
  .guide-index-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .verdict-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  }
  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }
  .hero-sm {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .ranking-stats {
    display: none;
  }
  .school-detail-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-proof {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  .hero-proof-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-proof-item strong {
    display: inline;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .about-blurb {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-stats-box {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .comp-grid,
  .tools-grid,
  .guide-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .section-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  .data-table {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .data-table thead th,
  .data-table tbody td {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  .filter-controls {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .ticker-inner {
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .ticker-value {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .gmat-inline {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .gmat-inline input {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .article-list-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
  }
  .article-time {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  /* Mobile nav */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .site-nav {
    position: relative;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Homepage Headline
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.homepage-headline {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.homepage-headline h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.homepage-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Stats Ticker (Dashboard Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-ticker {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.ticker-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.ticker-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ticker-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.ticker-change {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4ade80;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.ticker-note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Pathways Grid (Dashboard Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pathways-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.pathway-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pathway-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: block;
}

.pathway-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.pathway-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Article List (Dashboard Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.article-list {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-list-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}

.article-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-list-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
}

.article-list-item .label {
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.article-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.article-title a {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-time {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: var(--space-md);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   GMAT Inline Tool (Dashboard Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gmat-inline {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.gmat-inline-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gmat-inline input {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 200px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.gmat-inline input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.gmat-inline .btn {
  border-bottom: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Homepage Hero Layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-text {}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-stats-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-stat {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section Headers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.section-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Data Tables
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.data-table thead th {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.data-table tbody td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.data-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
}

.data-table a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.data-table a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.rank-cell {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  min-width: 48px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sortable Table Headers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
th.sortable {
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 24px !important;
}

th.sortable::after {
  content: "\2195";
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

th.sortable.active::after {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

th.sortable.asc::after {
  content: "\2191";
}

th.sortable.desc::after {
  content: "\2193";
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Table Controls & Tier Badges
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.table-controls {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.tier-badge.tier-1 {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.tier-badge.tier-2 {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.tier-badge.tier-3 {
  background: rgba(27, 45, 74, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.tier-badge.tier-4 {
  background: rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.tier-badge.tier-5 {
  background: rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.tier-badge.tier-6 {
  background: rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.04);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.tier-badge.tier-7 {
  background: rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.03);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tools Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.tool-card {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.tool-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.tool-icon {
  display: block;
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.tool-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.tool-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Comparison Grid (Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.comp-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.comp-link:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.comp-link .vs {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Guide Grid (Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.guide-card-link {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.guide-card-link:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ROI Calculator */
.roi-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.roi-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.roi-field label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.roi-field input, .roi-field select {
  padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 16px; font-family: var(--font-body); background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text); transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.roi-field input:focus, .roi-field select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--color-accent);
}