/* General Styles */
body {
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    color: #333;
    /* Add the scrollable background image */
    background: url('../../../images/admissions-background.jpg') repeat-y center top / cover fixed; /* Ensure the path is correct */
    background-attachment: scroll; /* Makes the background scroll with the page */
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-mission {
    background: url('../../../images/admissions-banner.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover; /* Ensure the path is correct */
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px; /* Reduced padding for a more compact look */
    position: relative; /* For overlay effects */
    margin-top: 80px; /* Add margin to account for the main menu height */
}
.hero-mission::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)); /* Gradient overlay */
    z-index: 0; /* Place behind the content */
}
.hero-mission .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1; /* Ensure content stays above the overlay */
}

/* Admissions Main Section */
.admissions-content {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Semi-transparent white background */
    padding: 40px 30px; /* More compact padding */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subdued shadow */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
    margin: 40px auto; /* Centered with more spacing */
    max-width: 1000px; /* Slightly narrower for a compact look */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle border for depth */
    position: relative; /* Ensures proper stacking context */
    z-index: 2; /* Keeps content above the scrollable background */
}

/* Section Title */
.admissions-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem; /* Slightly smaller font size for a subdued look */
    margin-bottom: 20px; /* Spacing below the title */
    color: #444; /* Dark gray for emphasis */
    text-align: center; /* Center-align the title */
}

/* Section Content */
.admissions-text {
    font-size: 1rem; /* Slightly smaller font size for readability */
    line-height: 1.6; /* Improved line spacing */
    color: #555; /* Soft gray for body text */
    text-align: justify; /* Justify text for a clean look */
    margin-bottom: 30px; /* Add spacing below the content */
}

/* Apply Button */
.btn-begin-application {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 25px; /* Smaller padding for a subdued look */
    font-size: 0.9rem; /* Smaller font size */
    font-weight: 500; /* Slightly lighter weight */
    color: #fff; /* White text */
    background-color: #5a6268; /* Dull gray background */
    text-decoration: none; /* Remove underline */
    border-radius: 6px; /* Rounded corners */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subdued shadow */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; /* Smooth hover effect */
    text-transform: uppercase; /* Uppercase text for emphasis */
    letter-spacing: 1px; /* Add spacing between letters */
}

/* Hover Effect for the Button */
.btn-begin-application:hover {
    background-color: #3e4449; /* Darker gray on hover */
    transform: scale(1.03); /* Slightly enlarge the button */
}

/* Centered Button Container */
.centered-button {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; /* Horizontally center the button */
    align-items: center; /* Vertically center the button */
    margin-top: 20px; /* Add spacing above the button */
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-mission {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .admissions-content {
        padding: 30px 20px; /* More compact padding for smaller screens */
        margin: 20px auto; /* Reduced margin for smaller screens */
    }
    .admissions-text h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .admissions-text h4 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .admissions-text p,
    .admissions-text ol li,
    .admissions-text ul li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
}