COLLEGE MAKING IT HAPPEN

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Thank you to

parents!

Gracias a

ustedes!

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Cal-SOAP

● The Mission of South County Cal-SOAP is creating educated communities, one underrepresented student at a time.

● The Vision of South County Cal-SOAP is equal opportunity from K to college.

● Cal-SOAP is committed to advising, informing and exposing students and their parents to post-secondary opportunities and resources.

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2017 South County Cal-SOAP

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Cal-SOAP

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La misión de Cal-SOAP es crear comunidades educadas, un estudiante subrepresentado a la vez.

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La visión de Cal-SOAP da oportunidades iguales del K al Colegio.

● Este programa está diseñado para asesorar, informar y exponer a los estudiantes y a los padres a oportunidades y recursos postsecundarios.

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Graduation Requirements vs A-G requirements

10 credits= 1 year

• English – 40 credits

• History/Social Science – 30 credits

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Math – 30 credits (must include Math I)

• Science – 20 credits

• Physical Ed – 20 credits

• Foreign Language – 20 credits

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Art- 10 credits

• Technical Education – 10 credits

A. History/Social Science – 20 credits B. English – 40 credits

C. Math – 30 credits (must include Math III)

D. Science – 20 credits

E. Foreign Language – 20 credits

F. Visual and Performing Art- 10 credits

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High school graduation requirements

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_{A student needs a total of 220 credits to graduate from high}

school

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_{A-G Requirements**}

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_{80 Community Service Hours*}

*Gilroy Unified students ONLY

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Important deadlines

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_PSAT

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_{October (end of your Junior}

year)

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_ACT

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_{Sign up and complete Junior}

year

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_{FAFSA/Dream Act}

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_{Opens October Closes}

March 2

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_{College Applications}

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Plazos importantes

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_PSAT

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_{Octubre (al final del}

grado 11)

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_ACT

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_{Registrarse y completar}

en grado 11

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_{FAFSA/Dream Act}

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_{Abre Octubre y sierra 2}

de Marzo

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_{Solicitud para la}

universidad

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_{Durante el último ano}

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Things to do as a high school student

● Talk with your school counselor periodically

● Be aware of deadlines for the PSAT, SAT or ACT, FAFSA, and college applications

● Be familiar with both high school graduation requirements and the A-G requirements

● Take challenging courses like advanced or AP courses

● Get involved in school activities, sports, and clubs

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Cosas que hacer como estudiante de

Preparatoria

● Hable con su consejero/a escolar frecuentemente

● Mantente enterado de los plazos para el PSAT, SAT o ACT, FAFSA, y aplicaciones de la universidad

● Estar familiarizado con los requisitos de graduación de la preparatoria y los requisitos A-G

● Tomar cursos desafiantes como cursos avanzados o AP

● Participar en actividades escolares, deportes y clubs

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The Four Systems of Higher Education in California

• Community Colleges (CC)

• 113 Campuses

• California State University (CSU)

• 23 Campuses

• University of California (UC)

• 10 Campuses

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Los Cuatro Sistemas de Colegios/ Universidades en

California

• Colegios Comunitarios (CC)

• 113 Escuelas

• La universidad estatal de California (CSU)

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23 Escuelas

• La universidad de California (UC)

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10 Escuelas

• La universidad de California (UC)

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Degrees…what’s the difference?

● Associate's Degree – A degree you earn after attending a community college for about 2 years

● Bachelor's Degree – A degree you earn after attending a university for about 4 years

● Professional Degree – A degree you earn after you graduate from a 4 year university and THEN you continue your education in graduate school (2 yrs + )

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Titulos...Cual es la diferencia?

● Associate's Degree - Un título que usted gana después de asistir a un colegio comunitario por aproximadamente 2 años.

● Bachelor's Degree - Un título que usted gana después de asistir a una universidad por cerca de 4 años.

● Professional Degree (M.A., PhD) - Un título que gana después de graduarse de una universidad de 4 años y luego continúa su educación en la escuela de posgrado (2 años +).

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College Requirements

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_{Required by University of California (UC)}

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_{3.0+ GPA}

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_{Required by California State University (CSU)}

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_{2.0+ GPA}

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_{Accepted by most Private Universities and Colleges}

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Requisitos para el colegio

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_{Requisito para la Universidad de California (UC)}

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_{3.0+ GPA}

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_{Requisito para la universidad estatal de California (CSU)}

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_{2.0+ GPA}

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_{Aceptado por la mayoria}

_{de Universidades Privadas y Colegios}

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Cost of College Attendance

● Community Colleges $11,000 - $17,000

● CSU- $16,000 - $24,000

● UC- $23,000 - $32,000

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Costo de la universidad

● Colegio Comunitario: $550 el semestre/ $1,100 el año

● CSU: $6,300-$7,500 al semestre/ $25,000 el año

● UC: $13,500 al semestre/ $35,000 el año

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Paying for College Financial Aid

● GRANTS

● Free Money

● LOANS

● Borrowed Money

● WORK STUDY

● Jobs

● fellowships

● SCHOLARSHIPS

● Free Money

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Ayuda financiera para pagar

el costo de la universidad

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_Becas

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_{Estudio y trabajo}

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Resources/Suggestions

● Search the web for:

● Colleges

● Scholarships

● Talk to your counselor

● Visit college campuses

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Parents - HELP Your Children!

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_{Stay involved in your child’s education}

OTalk to your child about their school day

OCheck your child’s homework on a daily basis

OMeet with your child’s teacher(s) and counselor and ask questions

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Volunteer when possible

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_{Be a role model}

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Model academic language at home with your child

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Apply what your child is learning in the classroom at home

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Padres: Ayuden a Sus Alumnos

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_{Estén involucrados en la educación de su alumno}

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_{Hable con tus hijos de su dia}

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_{Revise la tarea todos los días}

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_{Hable con los maestros y consejeros}

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_{Ayuden en la escuela cuando puedan}

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Parents - HELP in Middle School!

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_{Stay involved in your child’s education}

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_{Homework comes first!}

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_{Make sure your child is taking challenging courses}

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_{Check in with your child’s counselor and teachers}

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_{Continue to research colleges and careers online}

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Cosas que pueden hacer los padres con hijos en la

secundaria

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_{Seguir participando en la educación de su alumno}

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_{La tarea sigue siendo lo más importante}

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_{Asegure que su alumno está tomando clases rigurosas}

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_{Hable con el consejero y maestros}

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_{Continúe investigando colegios y carreras}

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_{Infórmese acerca de la preparatoria que asistirá su}

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Parents - HELP in High School!

✓ _{Check in with student’s counselor & teachers frequently} ✓ Homework STILL comes first!

✓ Be aware of deadlines for the PSAT, SAT or ACT, FAFSA, college & scholarship applications

✓ _{Review graduation and A-G requirements}

✓ _{Make sure your student takes advantage of challenging courses like advanced or}

AP courses

✓ _{Encourage your student to get involved in school activities, sports, and clubs} ✓ _{Visit college campuses, attend college workshops and college fairs}

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Cosas que hacer como estudiante de Preparatoria

● Hable con su consejero escolar frecuentemente

● Estar enterado de los plazos para el PSAT, SAT o ACT, FAFSA, y aplicaciones de la universidad

● Estar familiarizado con los requisitos de graduación de la preparatoria y los requisitos A-G

● Tomar cursos desafiantes como cursos avanzados o AP

● Participar en actividades escolares, deportes y clubes

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Saving tips/

omo ahorrar dinero

✓ _{Set up a savings account} ✓ _{Get a part time job}

✓ _{Tighten up your budget before}

heading off to college

✓ Start a scholarshare account

✓ _{Abrir una cuenta de ahorros.} ✓ _{Obtenga un trabajo de medio}

tiempo.

✓ _{Empiece ahorrar su bolsillo.} ✓ _{Empiece una cuenta de}

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Student Goals

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_{Recommended Courses}

✓ Advanced Courses ✓ Honors Courses ✓ AP Courses

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_{Good study habits}

✓ Develop computer skills.

✓ Set aside study time for each class.

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_{Personal Accountability}

✓ Visit your counselor periodically. ✓ Ask your teacher for help.

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Questions?

Preguntas?

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Jeopardy

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Cal-SOAP

Degrees

A-G Req.

High

School

Financial

Aid

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1 - $100

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After School Tutoring, Advising, and Parent

Presentations, Etc.

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1 - $200

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Equal Opportunity from K to College

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1 - $300

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Creating educated communities, one

underrepresented student at a time

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What is South County Cal-SOAP’s Mission

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1 - $400

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2.0 GPA

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What is the minimum GPA students need to

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1 - $500

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4-day long So-Cal College Tour

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2 - $100

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_____ will only review applications that have a

GPs between a 3.0 and above

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What is the minimum GPA for admittance to a

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2 - $200

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_______ will review applications that have a

GPA of 2.0 or higher.

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What is the minimum GPA for admittance into a

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2 - $300

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You obtain an Associate Degree and various

certificates, licenses, and in SOME cases, a BA

are also offered at this level of

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2 - $400

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10, but only 9 offer Bachelor’s Degrees

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2 - $500

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Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, and

Professional Degree

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What are the types of degrees someone can

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3 - $100

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Classes taken in high school in order to be

eligible for the CSU/UC college system.

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3 - $200

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4 years of English (but 5 for certain campuses.)

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How many years are you required to take

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3 - $300

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2 years required but 3 years recommended,

need to be in the same subject

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How many years of Foreign Language are you

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3 - $400

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220 credits

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What is the exact number of credits needed to

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3 - $500

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Physical Education

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What is not part of A-G requirement but a high

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4 - $100

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Scholarships, grants, work study, student loans,

parent loans, and fellowships

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Student loans, parent loans, private loans, and

federal loans

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What are examples of financial aid that are not

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4 - $300

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Grants and scholarships

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4 - $400

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Part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate

students with financial need , allowing them to

earn money to help pay education expenses

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4 - $500

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$16,000 - $24,000

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What is the average cost of education for a

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5 - $100

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SAT & ACT

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What is are two tests that is required for all

students applying to a 4-year college or

university?

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5 - $200

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Advanced Placement (AP)

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What type of classes should you take in high

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5 - $300

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DAILY DOUBLE!!!

Scores of 3, 4 & 5

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What AP exam score do you need to receive

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5 - $400

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Apply for scholarships and financial aid

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What is something you need to be doing in high

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