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BA University
6+ Years Tutoring

Studying linguistics at the University of Vermont trained Alyssa to see how language works structurally — a skill she applies directly to the ACT English section, where recognizing sentence-level grammar patterns and rhetorical purpose questions can unlock quick, reliable points. Her 32 composite and broad tutoring range across math, science, and writing mean she covers all four sections without defaulting to one-size-fits-all strategies.

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Emily
MS Yale University • MS Yale School of Public Health
9+ Years Tutoring

Double-majoring in molecular biology and French at Yale gave Emily something most ACT tutors lack — genuine fluency in both the STEM and humanities sides of the exam, so she's not faking comfort in any section. She earned a perfect 36 composite and uses her epidemiology training to teach the Science section as a data-literacy exercise, then pivots to the grammar and rhetorical questions on English with the same precision. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Eric
BA Ohio University-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

Dual degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian mean Eric can genuinely cover every section of the ACT without faking fluency — the Science and Math sections draw on his STEM training, while his language and literature coursework keeps the Reading and English strategies grounded in real comprehension rather than surface-level tricks. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses problem-driven sessions to zero in on the exact question types each student is missing, then builds targeted drills around those gaps. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Kevin
BA Case Western Reserve University
7+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT prep treats all four sections as equally difficult, but Kevin zeros in on each student's actual weak spots — whether that's the Math section's later-problem complexity or the Science section's dense graph-reading passages. His mechanical engineering studies at Case Western keep him sharp on quantitative reasoning, while his 36 composite means he's navigated every section at the ceiling. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Rahul
BS Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

Cornell's chemical engineering program forced Rahul to master everything from thermodynamics to technical writing under pressure — a combination that maps neatly onto the ACT's full spread of math, science, and English content. He earned a perfect 36 composite and leans heavily on conceptual understanding when prepping students, teaching them to reason through unfamiliar Science passages and tricky Math problems instead of relying on memorized shortcuts. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Vinay
MS Columbia University in the City of New York • BS University of California Los Angeles
1+ Years Tutoring

Having a dual UCLA background in both Molecular Biology and Mathematics-Economics means Vinay doesn't have to fake fluency in any ACT section — the Science and Math content draws on his actual training, while his Columbia MPA sharpened the analytical reading and writing chops the English and Reading sections demand. He scored a 35 composite and uses his medical school experience to teach students how to extract answers from dense, unfamiliar passages quickly, which is the single skill that tends to unlock the biggest score jumps across all four sections. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Yashas
BA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
4+ Years Tutoring

Having taught science and English to students across vastly different skill levels — from nonprofit classrooms in India to large high school groups — Yashas developed an instinct for diagnosing where understanding breaks down, which is exactly what ACT prep demands across all four sections. His perfect 36 composite means he's mastered the exam's specific rhythms, from the Science section's deceptively simple graph questions to the English section's punctuation traps that even strong writers miss. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Sunny
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
1+ Years Tutoring

Gap-year research in biology gives Sunny a daily workout in exactly the kind of data reading and experimental reasoning the ACT Science section throws at students — but with a 35 composite and tutoring across 40+ subjects from Mandarin to calculus, he's equally sharp on the English, Reading, and Math sides of the exam. He teaches students to identify which question types are eating their time and builds section-specific strategies around those weak spots. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Hyerin
MS Case Western Reserve University • BA Case Western Reserve University
10+ Years Tutoring

Medical school trains you to synthesize massive amounts of information under pressure — which is essentially what the ACT demands across all four sections in under three hours. Hyerin pairs her 35 composite with an economics and bioethics background that keeps her sharp on everything from the data-heavy Science passages to the argument structure questions in Reading and English. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Adam
BA Georgetown University
5+ Years Tutoring

Speech and debate training at Georgetown sharpened the kind of rapid analytical reading that pays off across every ACT section — parsing Science passages for relevant data, evaluating rhetorical choices in English, and extracting arguments quickly in Reading. Adam pairs that skill with a 35 composite and an economics major's comfort with the Math section's statistics and probability questions, which tend to cluster in the back half where timing matters most.

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Samuel
BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
5+ Years Tutoring

Samuel's computer science and math background at Ohio State means the ACT's Math and Science sections play to his daily strengths, but his 36 composite proves he's equally sharp on the English and Reading sides — a combination that lets him diagnose exactly which section is dragging a student's score down. He teaches the structural patterns behind each question type, especially the data-heavy Science passages that reward careful reading over actual science knowledge.

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Curtis
BA Yale University
6+ Years Tutoring

An English major at Yale who scored a 36 ACT composite, Curtis knows the test cold — but his real strength is the Reading and English sections, where his daily immersion in close textual analysis makes passage-based questions almost second nature. He also tutors French and high school math, so the Math and Science sections aren't afterthoughts in his prep approach. That perfect composite means he's actually walked through every section at the highest level, not just the ones that align with his major.

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Carly
Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

Carly's 36 composite isn't the interesting part — it's that her Vanderbilt molecular biology coursework and science communication double major mean she genuinely thinks in both halves of the ACT, from the data-heavy Science passages to the rhetorical analysis questions on English and Reading. She teaches middle schoolers science through Vanderbilt's volunteer program, which sharpened her ability to explain complex ideas quickly and clearly — exactly what ACT prep demands when a student is stuck. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Cynthia
Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

Cynthia's public policy training at Vanderbilt means she spends her days dissecting arguments and interpreting data — the exact skills that drive the ACT's Reading and Science sections — while her Spanish minor and strong writing background keep the English and Writing portions covered without gaps. She earned a 35 composite and uses that cross-disciplinary range to build section-by-section strategies tailored to where each student is actually losing points. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Susie
BA Swarthmore College
8+ Years Tutoring

Tutoring ACT prep across two continents — including standardized test work in Korea — gave Susie a clear picture of which strategies translate universally and which need to be tailored student by student. Her biochemistry major and psychology minor at Swarthmore mean she's equally comfortable drilling the Science section's passage-heavy data questions and untangling the grammar logic behind English. She scored a 35 composite and holds a 5.0 rating.

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Emma
BA Washington University in St. Louis
6+ Years Tutoring

Cognitive science trained Emma to think about how people process information under pressure — which is half the battle on a timed exam like the ACT, where knowing the content isn't enough if you can't retrieve it quickly across four very different sections. She scored a 34 composite and uses her cross-disciplinary background in math, science, and writing to build section-specific strategies rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

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Karen
BA Kenyon College
10+ Years Tutoring

Karen scored a 32 ACT composite and knows the specific pacing traps each section sets — the Science passages that bury key data in figure captions, the English questions that test punctuation rules disguised as style choices, the Reading section's tight seven-minute-per-passage window. She breaks the test into repeatable strategies so students stop second-guessing and start finishing sections with time to spare. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Ella
BA Oberlin College
6+ Years Tutoring

Economics training sharpens a specific skill the ACT rewards across every section: pulling useful information out of dense, unfamiliar material quickly — whether it's a Science passage full of conflicting data or a Reading excerpt packed with rhetorical moves. Ella scored a 34 composite and tutors math, English, and science subjects daily, so she covers the full exam without leaning on one section at the expense of another. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Lyndsey
BA Miami University
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 34 on the ACT gave Lyndsey firsthand insight into the pacing traps and question structures that trip students up across all four sections — from the grammar rules buried in English passages to the data interpretation speed needed for Science. Her biochemistry background is especially useful for students aiming to boost their Math and Science scores, where she breaks down each passage type into a repeatable strategy. Rated 5.0 by students, she tailors prep around whichever section is dragging a composite score down.

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Jie
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
5+ Years Tutoring

Computer engineering at Michigan means Jie spends his days toggling between math-heavy problem sets and dense technical writing — the same mix of quantitative and verbal reasoning the ACT demands across all four sections. He earned a 34 composite and uses his experience tutoring everything from AP Physics and Calculus to literature and essay editing to build section-specific strategies rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

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William
BA Loyola University-Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

Psychology training at Loyola sharpened the two skills the ACT actually rewards most — fast, accurate reading comprehension and the ability to extract meaning from dense data sets — which is why William covers the Reading and Science sections with particular confidence alongside Math and English. He earned a 34 composite and uses his understanding of how attention and memory work under pressure to build section-specific timing plans that keep students from burning out before question 40 in Math or rushing the final Science passage.

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Reed
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

Philosophy and neuroscience training gave Reed an unusual combination — the logical reasoning chops to dissect ACT Math and Science questions and the close-reading discipline to break down English and Reading passages where argument structure matters most. He earned a 34 composite and teaches each section as its own system of predictable patterns, building students' speed by cutting out the second-guessing that eats up time. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Bryan
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics University of Pennsylvania
5+ Years Tutoring

Penn's math and economics curriculum keeps Bryan sharp on the quantitative side of the ACT, but his 35 composite tells a fuller story — he's equally dialed in on the English and Reading sections, where his essay editing and literature background gives him a nuanced grip on the passage-based questions most math-strong tutors gloss over. He teaches students to treat each section as its own game with distinct timing and strategy rules, then drills the transitions so test day feels automatic. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Katherine
BA Denison University
9+ Years Tutoring

A history major steeped in close reading and argumentative writing, Katherine applies those skills most directly to the ACT's Reading and English sections — picking apart passage structure, spotting rhetorical purpose questions, and drilling the grammar patterns the test loves to recycle. Her 33 composite means she's no stranger to the Math and Science sections either, and she builds section-specific timing plans so students know exactly where to push and where to move on.

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Benjamin
BA Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

Neuroscience and Russian at Vanderbilt might seem like an odd combination, but it gave Benjamin exactly the split-brain advantage the ACT rewards — rigorous scientific reasoning for the Math and Science sections alongside the close reading and analytical writing chops the English and Reading sides demand. He earned a 34 composite and, with medical school applications on his own horizon, knows how to turn standardized test prep into a concrete, strategic plan rather than an overwhelming grind.

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Lillian
BA University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
7+ Years Tutoring

Lillian scored a 34 ACT composite and brings a science-heavy academic background that's especially useful for the often-overlooked ACT Science section, where interpreting experimental data quickly is the real skill being tested. Her prepharmacy coursework means she can also break down the trickiest Math and Reading passages with the same analytical precision she applies to organic chemistry mechanisms. Rated 4.9 by students, she builds section-specific strategies rather than generic test-taking advice.

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John
BA University of Notre Dame
6+ Years Tutoring

Having scored a 35 composite and worked through a wide range of ACT prep strategies himself, John knows which techniques actually move the needle on each section — from pacing tricks on Science to grammar pattern recognition on English. His neuroscience background also gives him insight into how memory and focus work during a four-hour test, so he builds study plans around how the brain actually retains information. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Eshita
BA Duke University
1+ Years Tutoring

Three bachelor's degrees — including one in neuroscience — mean Eshita genuinely understands the content behind every ACT section, not just the test-taking tricks layered on top. She earned a 35 composite and uses her science training to demystify the Science section's dense passages while her broad tutoring range across essay writing, grammar, and algebra keeps the English and Math prep equally grounded. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Christian
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 34 composite while juggling a biomedical engineering courseload at Vanderbilt, Christian developed section-by-section pacing strategies that keep the ACT's tight time limits from becoming the real obstacle. He's especially sharp on the Science section — his engineering background means reading dense data tables and experimental summaries is second nature. He also brings firsthand admissions insight from his work in Vanderbilt's Office of Admissions, which adds context to why these scores matter.

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Maria
BA Denison University • Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences Case Western Reserve University
9+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 34 on the ACT herself, Maria treats each section as its own puzzle — the Science section is really about reading graphs fast, English is about spotting structural patterns, and Math rewards knowing which formula to grab in under 30 seconds. She built this strategic approach while balancing a biochemistry degree and medical school at Case Western, so she knows how to break a four-section exam into a manageable study plan. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Amy
MS Cornell University • BA Michigan State University
10+ Years Tutoring

Amy scored a 33 on the ACT and brings a science-heavy academic background — a chemistry degree plus a master's in Environmental Toxicology — that's especially useful for tackling the Science and Math sections with confidence. She breaks down the Science section's data interpretation passages the way a researcher would: isolating variables, reading graphs efficiently, and ignoring the jargon designed to slow students down. Rated 5.0 by students, she also coaches on pacing strategies across all four sections so nothing gets left on the table.

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Grace
BA Miami University (Oxford
7+ Years Tutoring

Two years studying biology before switching to Early Childhood Education and Spanish means Grace has genuine cross-section range on the ACT — she's comfortable unpacking reading passages and grammar rules on the English side while also navigating the data-heavy Science questions that trip up humanities-focused students. Her 34 composite and 5.0 tutoring rating back that up, and her education training gives her a knack for breaking down test-taking strategies in ways that actually stick.

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Samuel
BA Sewanee: The University of the South
4+ Years Tutoring

Having studied both English and the sciences — with biology and chemistry minors alongside his B.A. in English from Sewanee — Samuel is one of those rare ACT tutors who genuinely owns every section of the test rather than quietly dreading one or two. His 34 composite and experience coordinating a tutoring program for pre-health students taught him that the biggest score jumps come from asking students *why* an answer is wrong, not just which one is right. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Rosalyn
MS Case Western Reserve University • BA Case Western Reserve University
9+ Years Tutoring

Before pivoting from pre-med to teaching, Rosalyn earned a master's in chemistry and a 33 ACT composite — a combination that means she can genuinely teach the content behind every section, not just test-taking tricks. Her science background anchors the Math and Science sections, while years of writing instruction and ESL teaching sharpen her approach to English and Reading, where she zeroes in on the grammar patterns and passage structures the ACT recycles most heavily.

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Henry
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics Vassar College
1+ Years Tutoring

Four years of tutoring across math, chemistry, reading, and writing means Henry doesn't have to fake fluency in any ACT section — he's already teaching the underlying content in other contexts, from algebra and geometry to essay structure and passage analysis. He scored a 34 composite and uses his economics training at Vassar to approach the test strategically, helping students figure out exactly which question types are costing them the most time. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Emily
BA Hiram College
9+ Years Tutoring

Having trained as a writing tutor and earned a chemistry degree, Emily covers the full ACT from an unusual angle — she's equally comfortable untangling the English section's punctuation traps as she is teaching students to read Science graphs like a physical chemist would. Her 33 composite and PhD-level science background mean the Math and Science sections get real explanations, not just test tricks, while her music and writing training keeps the verbal sections just as strong. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Anna
BA University
8+ Years Tutoring

Anna scored a 32 on the ACT and breaks the exam into manageable pieces — tackling the Science section's data interpretation passages, the English section's comma and transition rules, and the Reading section's tight pacing all as distinct skills to practice. Her background spans both math and writing-heavy subjects, which means she can coach students across every section without handing them off to someone else. Rated by students who appreciate her emphasis on critical thinking over rote test tricks.

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Edith
BA Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 34 on the ACT gave Edith firsthand insight into how each section — from the science passage analysis to the English grammar traps — rewards specific strategies over general knowledge. She breaks the test into repeatable patterns, teaching students to spot answer structures in reading passages and manage pacing across all four sections. Her broad academic background in both STEM and humanities means she can coach the full exam without handing students off between tutors.

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Christine
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

A 33 ACT composite paired with a biomedical engineering background at Johns Hopkins means Christine tackles both the Math/Science sections and the English/Reading sections with equal confidence. She teaches students how to manage pacing across all four sections and identifies the specific question types — whether it's conflicting viewpoints in Science or rhetorical strategy in English — where a few targeted adjustments can move a score the most. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Julia
BA Ohio Northern University • Doctor of Science, Pharmacy Ohio Northern University
6+ Years Tutoring

Pharmacy school trains you to synthesize massive amounts of information under pressure and then prove you know it on a high-stakes exam — which is essentially what the ACT demands across all four sections. Julia scored a 33 composite and uses her experience teaching critical thinking in clinical settings to show students how to dissect Science passages and Reading questions with the same systematic reasoning. Rated 4.6 by students.

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Ohio State's middle 50% of admitted students typically score between 27-32 on the ACT, though competitive applicants often aim for 28+. Other strong Ohio universities have similar ranges: Miami University (26-31), University of Cincinnati (24-29), and Case Western Reserve (31-34) for engineering and selective programs. For automatic admission consideration at many Ohio state schools, a 28+ composite with a strong GPA can open doors to merit scholarships. Starting with a target score of 27-28 gives you a solid foundation for Ohio's public university system.

The ACT Science section (35 minutes, 40 questions) doesn't require advanced science knowledge—it tests your ability to interpret data, read graphs, and understand scientific reasoning. Students struggle because it's unique to the ACT and requires fast pacing: you're reading dense passages with charts and tables while managing tight time constraints. The key is learning to skim for relevant information rather than trying to understand every detail. With targeted practice on data interpretation strategies, most students see significant improvement in this section.

The ACT is historically the dominant test in Ohio and the Midwest—most regional colleges built their admissions processes around ACT scoring, and many high schools offer free ACT testing days. That said, top colleges now treat ACT and SAT scores equally, so the "better" test is whichever format plays to your strengths. Many Akron students benefit from taking a practice version of both to see which one feels more natural; some excel with the ACT's straightforward format, while others prefer the SAT's approach. Either way, a strong score opens doors at Ohio universities.

Most students see a 2-4 point composite improvement with focused preparation, and students who work with a tutor often improve faster because they're targeting their specific weak sections. If you're scoring in the 18-22 range, improvements of 4-6 points are realistic with consistent effort. The key is identifying which sections are holding you back—whether it's timing on Math, comprehension on Reading, or strategy on Science—and building targeted skills rather than studying everything equally. Starting with a diagnostic test helps determine your realistic improvement timeline and what sections need the most attention.

Most Akron students benefit from starting ACT prep in the spring of junior year or early fall of senior year, giving yourself 3-4 months of consistent preparation before your target test date. If you're aiming for a 24-26 (solid for many Ohio schools), 8-10 weeks of focused study is typical. For competitive scores of 28+, plan on 12-16 weeks to build the skills and stamina needed across all four sections. The timeline depends on your starting point—a diagnostic practice test shows where you stand and helps create a realistic prep schedule.

The ACT moves quickly—Math gives you 1 minute per question, Reading about 52 seconds per question, and Science roughly 52 seconds per question. The winning strategy is to know your pacing benchmarks before test day: aim to finish English by 9 minutes, Math by 15 minutes, Reading by 8-9 minutes, and Science by 8-9 minutes, then use remaining time to review. Many students improve their scores significantly by practicing timed sections repeatedly until pacing becomes automatic, rather than rushing through questions. Working with a tutor on section-specific timing drills helps you find the right balance between speed and accuracy.

Most colleges do NOT superscore the ACT (combining your best section scores from different test dates), unlike the SAT—they typically use your highest composite score from a single sitting. This means you should aim to perform well across all sections on one test date rather than banking on retakes to boost individual sections. That said, many students do take the ACT twice if their first attempt doesn't hit their target score, and a second attempt often yields a 1-3 point improvement as you become more familiar with the format. Check specific college policies, as some selective schools may consider multiple attempts favorably.

Most Ohio colleges are now test-optional and don't require the ACT Writing section, so unless a specific school explicitly requires it, you can skip it and save 40 minutes. Check your target universities' admissions pages to confirm their Writing requirements—many have moved away from requiring it. If you do take Writing, it's scored separately (2-12) and doesn't affect your composite score, so it won't hurt your 1-36 composite. For most Akron students, skipping Writing lets you focus energy on perfecting your four main sections where it matters most for admissions.

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