- Academics (GMAT, GPA, Math Proficiency)
- Career Development (Work Experience, Recommendation Letters, Resume)
- Differentiation (Extracurricular Activities, Being Unique, Leadership, Essays)
- Applying (Finding the Right School, How Many Schools to Apply, When to Apply)
- Other (Interviewing, Waitlist, A Final Comment, Other Resources)
GMAT
Minimum score?
In order to be considered for a selective program your GMAT score doesn’t necessarily have to meet or exceed the program’s average score. As you probably already heard a thousand times: The GMAT is only one of many factors reviewed in an application. Kellogg publishes some interesting stats of its
incoming class that might encourage applicants with low GMAT scores. Like most top programs, Kellogg's average GMAT is above 700. Of the class entering in 2007, only 11% of students had a GMAT which was 640 or less. That's not many eh? But at the same time, this low GMAT group also only represented 16% of the entire applicant pool! That ain't too bad!
Kellogg stats for class entering 2007 (MBA class of 2009):
GMAT scores have been on the rise, however. Say you scored a 660 on the GMAT in 2004, which placed you in the 87th percentile. The same score was "only" in the 84th percentile in 2007 though. So don't be surprised if your percentile rank goes down if you took the GMAT a while ago and apply this year. Wait for the copy of the score report to arrive once you submit your score to the schools in order to use the latest percentiles in your application. This trend can also be seen in recent class profiles. Take Stanford as an example, which had a sick median GMAT of 730 for the class of 2009, the highest ever.
Score below average?
The general rule is that if your score is below average it helps to have an above average GPA and vice versa. Either of the two should demonstrate that you can succeed academically throughout the program (however, not all GPAs are the same as mentioned below).
Try to stay above the lower limit of your target school's middle 80% range though. For example, MIT Sloan School of Management has a middle 80% range of 650 - 760 (meaning 10% scored below 650 and 10% above 760) with a median of 710. This means that you should at least aim for 650 or above. If you're below that, the rest of your application (GPA, work ex, extracurriculars, recommendations, essays, etc.) better be stellar. On the other hand, can a very high GMAT automatically get you in? Check these stats which are a bit old but still hold true. During a 2004 accepted.com admissions chat the Haas (UC Berkeley) admissions director mentioned that the year before 187 applicants had a GMAT of over 750 - and 75% of them were rejected.
On another note, your background by the way also plays a role when looking at your individual scores. If you deal with numbers a lot at work (e.g. in finance or accounting), then you might get by with a weak quantitative score. If you're an international applicant (e.g. from China) then your verbal score should be decent. And if you don't deal with numbers on a regular basis then obviously a good math score will be more important.
Overall, some programs also place a bit more importance on the GMAT than others (e.g. Wharton or Stanford, which also have the highest GMAT averages of all b-schools). An excerpt below from the GMAT score report might explain why schools put a bit more weight on the GMAT than the GPA.
Harvard, on the other hand, is one of the schools that doesn't emphasize the GMAT as much as other programs. HBS didn't even require the GMAT from 1985-1997.
How do I get a good score?
The Official Guide for GMAT Review
book is almost a must, because it is published by the guys who have the monopoly on this type of test. Therefore, they are the only ones who can use real questions asked in previous GMAT tests. To stay fair, other books are of course also recommended (especially the ones with practice tests)! Some also take a GMAT prep-course, which you could consider if you have the time. In general, you might want to practice about an hour a day for 2-3 months and take some practice tests on the weekends.
Websites with free GMAT online tests (user registration required):
One more tip: Take this annoying test as soon as possible. Statistics actually show that those taking the test right after college do a bit better (maybe because their brains are still in learning mode). Your score is valid for 5 years and adcoms don't care if you take the test right before applying or a couple years before. Just get the GMAT out of your way early because you don't want to worry about it while you're applying to schools. Writing your essays will take up enough of your time. That said, check our
Useful Links page to register for the GMAT or to purchase a GMAT prep-book.
Should I take the GMAT again if I’m unhappy with my score?
If you know that you can do better and you just had a bad day or didn’t prepare enough – then definitely yes! It also looks good to show that you gave it a second shot if you're dissatisfied with your score. However, not everyone does better on their second try.
MBA.com writes: "
In fact, some people do worse the second time, and of those who do get a higher score, most only improve their scores by about 30 points... However, many programs, but not all, will consider your best, rather than your most recent, score. Factor that policy into your decision." Also, if your score already meets or exceeds your target school's average don't bother trying to get an even better score. This might only make sense if your GPA is below average.
What about the essay section?
Admissions officers supposedly don’t pay attention to this score that much. Your score might only stand out if it is considerably below average (e.g. an AWA score below 4.0). Instead of actually focusing on the score, they might use the essays you wrote for the GMAT to compare with your application essays. You know why.
GRE instead of the GMAT?
Currently, the vast majority of top MBA programs only accepts the GMAT as the required standardized test. There are two noteworthy exceptions though, namely Stanford Graduate School of Business and MIT's Sloan School of Management. They are so far the only top b-school's accepting both the GMAT and the GRE. The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business will only accept the GRE instead of the GMAT in rare cases when an international applicant doesn't have access to a GMAT test center. Read more in BusinessWeek's
article about this development.
GPA
Your undergraduate GPA is also closely looked at to see if you’re academically fit enough for a top MBA program. GPAs are not all the same, however. The following factors play a role:
- Which school did you graduate from? (e.g. a 3.3 GPA from an Ivy-League school will be viewed more favorable than a 3.3 GPA from a community college)
- How difficult were the courses you took (did you only take 101 classes)?
- Which degree did you earn (e.g. did you graduate with a double major and a minor vs. only a single major)?
- Did you have to work part-time to finance your education or were you on a college sports team where you had to practice a lot?
If you have a low GPA, then a good GMAT score will be vital (as mentioned above). A strong graduate GPA might also help to offset a poor undergrad GPA. If you have a valid reason for why your undergrad GPA is not as strong as you would have liked it to be (e.g. you had to take care of your sick granny) then use the optional essay to explain this. The optional essay can't be used to explain a low GMAT score, however. It just is what it is.
Math Proficiency
Many top programs especially look at your quantitative score on the GMAT as well as your math grades in college to see how fit you are in math. If your math grades from college are poor (or you didn’t take any math classes in college) and you didn’t do too well on the quantitative section of the GMAT, then you might want to consider taking an advanced math course (e.g. Statistics) at your local university to prove that you won’t struggle in class.
Work Experience
The majority of b-schools doesn’t have a minimum requirement for years of work experience. Some schools like Kellogg or Haas strongly recommend to have at least 2 years of full-time work ex. The average is around 4-5 years (Harvard and Stanford tend to attract students with a little less work ex while Kellogg, Haas, Wharton or MIT students for example have a bit more). In general, the average years of work experience also correlates with the average age at a program.
Average months of full-time work experience (class of 2009) of selected programs:
No matter how long you’ve worked for, what counts is what you’ve accomplished during this time (and more so during college if you have very little work experience). It's all about quality, not quantity. Over the course of your career development b-schools look for an increase in responsibilities and leadership opportunities. Regardless of the years of work ex under your belt, you should feel that you’re ready for b-school. This means that you have the ability to contribute to class discussions. Your peers expect to learn from you – the same way you would like to learn from them. If you have any significant gaps in your employment history (e.g. more than 3 months) then use the optional essay to explain this (unless you are already asked this somewhere else in the application). Hopefully, aside from searching for a new job (or maybe you just took some time off) you did something interesting to write about.
There has been a trend recently among b-schools to admit students directly out of college (up to 5% of the incoming class for some schools). Note that these are exceptional individuals who usually were highly involved in extracurricular activities and accomplished great things while being in college (e.g. starting a small business, working part-time at a firm or non-profit, etc.). Some argue that these exceptional individuals are ready, while others feel that they can’t contribute as much and that b-schools are not doing them a favor. This is because when it comes to recruiting they sometimes have difficulties finding a job due to their lack of work experience. If you fall into this category of 0-2 years of full-time work ex check out the Young MBA website for some guidance.
The trend towards younger MBA applicants with less work experience can also be seen when looking at statistics published by GMAC (the company making all the money off your GMATs). From 2004-2005 to 2006-2007, there was a 71% increase of GMAT test takers under the age of 24, compared to a flat trend for the age group of 24-30 and even a decline for 31-39 year olds.
Recommendation Letters
You are usually asked for 2 (sometimes 3) recommendation letters. Don't send any additional recommendations than the number required (in the same way, don't send any other material (e.g. thesis papers, books, art, films, etc.) you might have created unless you are invited to do so - it might reflect negatively otherwise). One of the recommendation letters should be from a current employer (or supervisor if you’re doing a PhD for example). The other one should preferably be from a former employer or somebody else you had a close relationship with (e.g. in a club, start-up or non-profit). Recommendation letters from former professors in college don’t have too much weight (unless you worked directly for the professor).
Pick recommenders who actually like you and know you well (this will help them provide good examples). Recommenders are usually quite busy, so ask them at least 1 month ahead of the deadline (if you are not sure if the recommender will have the time ask several months in advance to find a suitable replacement if there are doubts). Since they are so busy, stay on top of things. If they haven't submitted their forms a week before the deadline send them a friendly reminder note.
Can you help your recommenders? Definitely, and it is greatly appreciated. Give your recommenders some bullet points about things you’ve achieved just to refresh their rusty memories a bit. Make sure to include specific examples! It's useless if your recommender just talks about how stellar you are. Admissions officers want to know why, so providing good examples is critical. If possible, you want one recommendation letter to highlight one side of you (e.g. your great leadership potential). The other one could highlight other aspects you’d like the admissions committee to know about yourself (e.g. your superb analytical skills). Your recommender should avoid sending one generic letter to all schools you're considering (most of the time this isn't even possible anymore). Usually, schools will have slightly different questions on their recommendation form, so make sure your recommender answers each one of them with specific examples. Btw, the title of your recommender is irrelevant. A detailed recommendation with good examples from your direct supervisor is by far more useful than some generic letter from a CEO or even the Pope. Oh, and don’t forget to send your recommenders a thank you note and keep them in the loop on where you end up going.
Resume
Try to limit your CV to 1 page if possible. Cut unimportant stuff (e.g. do you really have to list all 8 semesters where you made the dean’s list?). For international applicants, things like your photo, high school grade or your birth date need not be included. It might help to look up a sample of a US resume. Keep the sentences of your bullet points consistent (e.g. begin each one with a verb). As for the content, focus on achievements rather than just your responsibilities (e.g. developed new process which saved the company $100K). Clearly indicate promotions you earned within your company by listing job titles, dates, and new responsibilities (along with your achievements). And try to express yourself in a way that even your mother will understand what you’re talking about. So avoid any fancy or industry specific lingo. Also include your extracurricular/volunteer activities and any other interesting information which might help differentiate yourself.
Extracurricular Activities
Engaging in extracurricular activities is a great way to be memorable and unique if you come from a typical background. Good extracurriculars are those that involve leadership, have an impact on others, and are long-term. Most importantly, you should care about them. Because working at a soup kitchen for one weekend won't impress anybody too much. Avoid those extracurricular activities that might suggest that you only became involved because you want to go to b-school. Try to find something that you are passionate about with a long-term commitment (e.g. > 1 year).
Being Unique
Applicants with an interesting background or work experience will find it easier to differentiate themselves from the pack. For example, these could be entrepreneuers with interesting businesses, international applicants from smaller countries or those who have worked in atypical industries or remote parts of the world, etc. You get the idea. Others with typical backgrounds will have a harder time. So even if you’re a great i-banker, IT guy (esp. from India), consultant or engineer from a well-known company with a 700+ GMAT it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be admitted to a top program because there will be hundreds of other applicants with the same background as yours. So how can you stand out from the pool? As mentioned above, a good way to do this is through good extracurricular activities you are passionate about. For example, you could be an artist, athlete, instructor, inventor, comedian, or maybe you're involved in a club, non-profit or start-up, etc. There are unlimited ways to differentiate yourself from your competition and to show that you have a life outside of your job!
Typical Class Profile - Pre-MBA Industries:
Leadership
B-schools are looking for nice future leaders. This doesn’t mean that you have to command a horde of people at work. Leadership can be demonstrated in countless ways. As an example, found a club at work, take an initiative to improve a process, or make recommendations that saved the project. Leadership of course is not limited to your work setting only; extracurricular activities also provide ample opportunities. So you don't have to be a platoon leader to demonstrate leadership - just take initiatives and following through with ideas.
Essays
Application essays are a critical part of the application. They give admissions officers the opportunity to get to know more about you aside from your job title and a few statistics. It is recommended that you are honest about your feelings and that you really write about what’s important to you and why. Your main goals you want to attain through your essays should be:
- Differentiating yourself from the competition
- Being memorable
- Showing the need for an MBA at this point
- Showing fit and passion for a school
The career vision essay...
Every b-school application will ask you what your short and long-term career goals are. In your
short term career vision essay, feel free to write about changing industries (or remaining in the same one if you like to). It really doesn’t matter, as long as you have valid reasons for your decision. If you are a career switcher, your work experience to date should support a change (meaning you should provide examples of skills you gained that you will be able to utilize in your post-MBA job). This means that your switch to a new industry has to look feasible. Of course don’t forget to research the school and identify courses that might help as well.
In the long-term career vision part you can write about your true passion. But be sure that you can back up this vision with past interests in this field. For example, if you want to found a non-profit one day then it helps if you did some volunteering before. Or if you want to start your own fashion company in India, then it helps if you had a previous interest in the fashion industry and the Indian market in some way. This will allow you to be more memorable (and credible). Remember that in general the career vision essays are also part of the differentiation objective. So be creative but credible at the same time.
Your most significant accomplishments...
This essay usually is also part of most essay questions and provides a great opportunity to differentiate yourself as well. Make sure that not all examples given for this essay question revolve around your work experience (this rule also applies to other essay questions as well). Extracurricular activities often provide great material and so do personal experiences, especially those that emotionally touch the reader (e.g. when you had to struggle in life to overcome a challenge). This is especially important for those with typical backgrounds (e.g. consulting, finance, IT, etc.).
Show fit...
Another important thing that should be evident from your essays is fit. You will want to show your excitement for each b-school and demonstrate that you are the perfect match (even if the direct question "Why b-school XYZ" is not asked, you need to address this question somewhere, usually in your career vision essay). This will require you to do some research on each b-school (read more below under Finding the Right School). Remember that the yield rate (% of accepted applicants actually attending the institution at the end) is critical for b-schools because of the rankings so they will try to accept those who demonstrated a strong interest in their program and are likely to attend in the end. Yield percentages are around 50-70% for most top 20 programs (Harvard has the highest with 90%).
Moreover, your story should explain why you need an MBA at this point (in case you are not asked this directly in one of the essay questions). Fit also means how the MBA program you're targeting can help you become successful after your MBA. For example, if you write in your career vision essay that you would like to work in Europe after completing your MBA, then you will most likely stand a better chance at European top programs such as London Business School (LBS), INSEAD or IESE. However, if you want to go into investment banking in New York then these European schools will probably tell you that you're better off applying to US MBA programs.
Some last quick tips...
- Stick to the word limit (going over by 10% is ok, however)
- Avoid repeating any information in your essays that you already provided somewhere else in your application (e.g. your resume) since you don't want to bore your readers with repetitive stuff
- Use the optional essay to address any weaknesses in your application (not a low GMAT, however, you'll just have to live with that)
- And needless to say, don't lie in your essays (or any part of your application) - anything that appears to be unusual typically will be uncovered at the latest point during your interview (not to mention the Kroll Background Screening on your job, salary, etc. that many schools require before you enroll)
School specific essay tips...
Using consultants...
Opinions about using consultants are split. Some argue that they skew your stories to what the admissions committee wants to hear and give you an unfair advantage over other applicants, while others say that they just help you structure your essays and suggest edits to bring your point across better. One quick fact: The majority of admitted applicants (est. 80%) does not use admissions consultants. The authors of
Getting into a Top 5 MBA Program have some harsh words left over for them: "
...the people that need those services the most are the weakest candidates, and they’re on their own when it comes to a final interview. But beyond that, admissions consultants are invariably not the kind of people that a candidate to a top school wants advice from. Most did not ever attend a top business school themselves, and those few that did were essentially not successful enough to find reasonable jobs afterwards – and thus got into the essay editing business." There are also some books out there with a bunch of essays of applicants who got admitted to top schools. However, they are only of limited help because they might skew you towards their style and their story, and not towards who you really are.
An alternative to consultants...
Ask family and friends for their opinion. Tell them to be as honest as possible (even if it hurts!). Friends who already went through the admissions process are especially valuable critics. But don’t ask too many people for advice (your essays might end up being incoherent) and don't let them influence you too much. At the end it should still be your story you tell.
- Don't have any friends or family with MBA admissions experience? Check out MBAvolunteers, a group of current or former MBA students providing feedback on your application in exchange for a donation.
Recap...
Be honest in your essays. Demonstrate fit and package your application to be memorable (and emotional) with a certain theme. Include some examples from extracurricular activities and personal experiences. This will also give you the chance to differentiate yourself from the competition.
Finding the Right School
Our skoolix search tool was developed to narrow down the schools for you to consider.
However, it will not replace other more valuable resources to find the right school for you.
One of the best ways to find out if a school really clicks with you is to go visit the place. You will want to attend an information session, go to a lunch with current students, or sign up for a class visit. If the school you want to check out is too far from where you live, then go to their website and see if they will host an information session in your area. Or go to our
Useful Links page to find an MBA fair where your school is participating. Another valuable source of information is the schools’ alumni. Note that some schools ask you in their application what you have done to find out more about their program (e.g. Haas). So if you live in the same country as your favorite b-school then visiting their campus is almost a must.
Tip: Since some applications ask where and when you attended an event, you might want to record those logistics. Also, collect business cards or write down the names of any admissions officers, professors, current students, or alumni you talked to. Take good notes of any relevant information you obtain from conversations with these people (also take good notes during information sessions). This will allow you to better answer the "Why school XYZ" essay question.
How Many Schools to Apply
That really depends on how desperate you are about getting your MBA at this point. If you definitely want to start your MBA in the year you're targeting then make sure to apply to 1 or 2 safety schools. Include as many realistic and stretch schools as you wish as long as you are passionate about the possibility of attending them (btw, always apply to at least 1 realistic and 1 stretch school - you don't want to miss out on any opportunities!). The typical applicant will apply to 4-6 b-schools, in tough years (such as the class of 2010) maybe even 5-7 b-schools. Some will only apply to 2-3 stretch schools because otherwise it is not worth leaving their current job and the opportunities presented there. It just depends on your situation.
Keep in mind, however, that applying to each additional school will obviously require additional time. A rough ballpark figure would be 20-40 hours for the first school, depending on how easy it is for you to write essays. Each additional school will take much less time because you can copy/paste some parts of the essays. Try to limit the copy/pasting though (because the adcoms will tell how much effort you put into your application) but this will come natural as you do your research on each program and have different things to write about. Similarly, remember that each school will also want to see that you demonstrated interest in their program (as mentioned above). This means additional time for campus visits, information sessions, research, etc. Lastly, don't forget your recommenders! Even though some of the recommender questions are similar, they will have to write a different recommendation for each school. Recommenders then might also just start copy/pasting the more recommendations they have to write (which the adcoms will again notice).
When to Apply
The best time to apply is in round 1 or 2. Some schools say that their acceptance rate is slightly higher in round 1. It's more important though to apply when you feel you can present your best application. So if that means you'll miss the round 1 deadline then go ahead and aim for round 2. Keep in mind that applying early gives you a better chance at being unique. For example, in round 1 you might only be the 10th accountant that has applied so far. If you apply in round 3 you might only provoke a yawn because there were 100 accountants with the same background that applied before you. Also, there are obviously more spots open in rounds 1 and 2 (always avoid round 3). In some years there are only very few spots open in round 3, making it more difficult to snatch one. Schools often use round 3 to shape the class and to ensure diversity.
The situation of the economy also plays a role when you apply. The general rule is: The better the economy, the better your chances and vice versa. When the economy tanks, people are laid off or get scared, hence more people apply. Check these stats below looking at the correlation of real GPD growth (US) and Harvard's historic acceptance rates with its class size remaining about the same since 2000 (Note: The year is the time you would start applying (e.g. in fall 2006 for the class of 2009 - which had an acceptance rate of 14%)):
A quick tip: Apply to your top choice the last if possible. Usually, your last application will be your strongest, since you will have gained experience from your previously completed applications. If the deadline of your top choice is the first, it might even make sense to postpone that application to round 2 (that is if you will complete all other applications in round 1).
Interviewing
All applicants need to interview if they want to be admitted – for the top business schools at least (some, however, only “strongly encourage” you to interview). There are two kinds of interviews schools conduct. Some programs interview every applicant (sometimes even before the application has been submitted). This interview tends to be easier and the questions asked are rather standard since the interviewer (often a current student or alumni) hasn’t read your application. Expect the typical questions such as:
- Why our b-school?
- Why do you want an MBA now?
- What is your short and long term career vision?
- When did you demonstrate leadership?
- What is your greatest accomplishment?
- When did you face a significant challenge?
Other schools only interview prospects after reviewing the application. Receiving this kind of interview invitation is the first hurdle to take and can be quite competitive. After interviewing, your chances might be 50:50 to be admitted, which isn’t bad. For some programs this is even higher. Since interviewers have read your application expect more specific questions on your background and on unclarities in your application. Check out our
list of sample interview questions (many of which were obtained from an HBS interview guide). This list will also be very helpful if you're doing the mandatory interview described above.
Regardless of the type of interview, both are an important part of your application. Some general guidelines:
- Wear business attire
- Treat your interviewer (e.g. an alumni) with respect and don't try to be best buddies with them right away. Just be yourself.
- Have answers ready for the most anticipated questions (for the interview by invitation only try avoiding examples from your essays)
- Answer the questions that are asked and don't try to take the conversation off track to something else
- Research the program to show fit, which will also allow you to prepare good follow-up questions for the interviewer at the end of the interview
If you're interested in what other applicants reported about their interviews check out the
accepted.com interview database which lets you search by school and feedback rating (or the quality of the information). Another website offering interview reports is
clearadmit.com (top b-schools only).
Waitlist
Some say that getting waitlisted is worse than a ding. That is because there is this long hope and uncertainty, often until a few days before classes start! It also prevents you from focusing on the school you would be attending otherwise if you get dinged in the end. In general, only few make it off the waitlist each year and even fewer might get a deferred admit for the next year. What does it mean to be waitlisted? Usually it’s an indication that you have a very strong application, but unfortunately there were others with a similar background who were just slightly more competitive. Now if you are waitlisted in round 1, for example, the adcoms will wait to see how many admits with a similar background as yours will accept their offer. If one of them decides to attend another school, it obviously greatly improves your chances to get admitted and take that person’s spot. If all accept, then you will most likely remain on the waitlist and you will be compared to round 2 admits and so on. Sometimes, schools also waitlist those who haven’t shown their school enough love, meaning they are competitive enough to be admitted but the school is not sure if they would accept an offer (it’s important for schools to have a high yield % (the percentage of admits accepting an offer) for the rankings).
Regardless of what your case is, if the school that waitlisted you is your #1 choice then you have to stay in touch with the adcoms without annoying them (some schools, however, instruct you not to contact them at all). The schools that allow contact often will invite you to submit an additional recommendation letter (which should preferably be from an alumni if possible) or send in an update on any significant developments since you submitted your application (e.g. a new exciting project with leadership opportunities, a promotion, a new job, a new extracurricular activity, etc.). Also, you will want to visit the school and stop by the admissions office to have a chat to show some additional love, especially if you haven't been to the campus before (a school visit is also very recommended when you are not allowed to submit additional materials). Most importantly, indicate either through periodic updates or in person that there is no doubt that you will attend the school if you get admitted in the end.
Don’t be overwhelmed by all the information you just sucked in. There might be times during your application process when you will feel discouraged or you will start doubting yourself. Everyone goes through this! No application is perfect and most face the same issues you do. Two important things to keep in mind:
- Always stay positive!
- Always dream big!
If you thought the stuff you just read was helpful, then please forward a link to this page to friends who are also considering an MBA. Remember, b-schools are looking for collaborative and unselfish students :-).
Best of luck with your applications!
Other Resources
Don't forget to back-up your files!
The worst thing that can happen to you is a computer crash just when you're about to submit your application. Back-up your essays on an external harddrive, USB stick, or your email account (e.g. gmail, hotmail, etc.). Or try MOZY, a free online back-up service that syncs with selected folders on your computer whenever you are online.
Need more advice?
Below are some books with hundreds of pages of admission tips. It is worth buying one of those books since they will give you more detailed advice on each part of the application.
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- Another forum that has become quite popular is the gmatclub forum.
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