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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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Montreal is the perfect place to make the most of your university years, with a lifestyle that’s affordable, stimulating and fun.

Part of the joie de vivre as a student in Montreal:

• A vibrant music and cultural scene draws the best acts on the planet.

• A wealth of reasonably-priced housing. The best value-for-money big city in Canada.

• Lots of easy and inexpensive transit options.

Metro Bus Bixi Car-sharing

• An open, welcoming atmosphere, with the multiculturalism of a globally connected city. People from more than 150 countries around the world live in Montreal.

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CANADA

STUDY IN THE WORLD’S BEST STUDENT CITY: MONTREAL,

LENMOR LARROZA DIMANALATA Rosario, Philippines Web Services and Applications with Co-op

How would you describe life in Montreal?It’s an explosion of so many different things! I’m absorbing all this culture everywhere I go. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

How about the people?My classmates and my friends represent pretty much all the countries of the world. I’m learning so much about them and I’m learning so much about the world too.

One of the two best places in the world to live The Economist’s Intelligence Unit Safe Cities Index, 2015

The best return on investment for an international educationThe Economist’s Intelligence Unit , 2013

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FL IGHT TIMES TO MONTREALDubai 14 hours

Havana 3 hrs 30 min

Los Angeles 5 hrs 10 min

Nairobi 19 hrs 20 min

New Delhi 16 hrs 10 min

New York 1 hrs 20 min

Paris 7 hrs 20 min

São Paolo 10 hrs 30 min

Toronto 1 hrs 15 min

Vancouver 4 hrs 45 min

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GAIL ERAZO Tegucigalpa, Honduras Studio Art

You were considering universities all over the world. Why did you choose Montreal?I wanted to be in a place where I could learn a third language, where there’s lots to do, somewhere dynamic. And the arts scene was a big factor.

What’s the best thing about living here?I feel like I can explore my creativity. People are very open to ideas.

A EUROPEAN FEEL IN A NORTH AMERICAN SETTINGLiving in the largest French-speaking city on earth after Paris is a golden opportunity to learn or perfect your French. By pursuing your studies in English at Concordia, you’ll get the best of both worlds.

AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURES Winter: -10°C / 14°F Summer: 21°C / 70°F

• New York

• São Paolo

• Paris

• Dubai • New Delhi

• VancouverToronto •

• Havana

Los Angeles •

• Nairobi

• Montreal

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At Concordia, you’ll find opportunities to:

Achieve academic excel lenceGet paired with a mentor and other valuable resources to stay on track for meeting your goals.

Create new knowledgeInvestigate an area you’re passionate about, with financial support and the supervision of a faculty sponsor.

Connect with your community Expand your interests, meet new people and work on projects that are important, educational or simply tonnes of fun.

Study abroadSpend a term studying at one of our 135+ partner universities.

Stay act i veSign up to use our exceptional fitness facilities or join an intramural sports team.

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A STUDENT EXPERIENCE THAT ENGAGES AND INSPIRES

The Undergraduate Research Awards can fund your work.

Get credit towards your degree while doing a doing a term overseas through Concordia International. Cheer on the Stingers, who compete in football, basketball, hockey, rugby, soccer and wrestling.

Concordia has more than 200 student-run clubs and associations.

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The historic LOYOLA CAMPUS , with its century-old architecture, is a 20-minute shuttle bus ride west of downtown. Loyola Campus is a hub of science and

preventative health research as well as the university’s athletic and recreation nerve centre.

THE SIR GEORGE WILLIAMS CAMPUS, in the heart of downtown Montreal, is made up

of nearly 40 buildings, from stone row houses to steel-and-glass high-rises.

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7,000 international students

A free shuttle bus links the two campuses.

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LOUIS ARROU-VIGNOD Nice, France International Business and Management

When did you first think about applying to Concordia?I visited Montreal on vacation four or f ive years ago and I fell in love with the city, the culture and the people.

Why is business the right program for you?I love creating new relationships and trying to make a positive impact on the world. You can make smart choices about the environment and society.

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PROGRAMSconcordia.ca/programs

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

Bachelor of Arts (BA) · Actuarial Mathematics · Actuarial Mathematics / Finance · Anthropology · Anthropology and Sociology

· Canadian Irish Studies · Child Studies · Classics — Ancient History and Archaeology · Classics — Classical Languages and Literature · Communication and Cultural Studies · Communication Studies · Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies · Creative Writing · Early Childhood and Elementary Education

· Economics · English and Creative Writing · English and History · English Literature · First Peoples Studies · French Studies (Études françaises) Langue française · French Studies (Études françaises) Littératures de langue française · French Studies (Études françaises) Traduction · History · Human Environment · Human Relations · Italian

· Journalism · Judaic Studies · Leisure Sciences · Linguistics

· Mathematical and Computational Finance · Mathematics and Statistics · Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications · Philosophy

· Political Science · Psychology

· Pure and Applied Mathematics · Religion

· Sociology · Southern Asia Studies · Spanish

· Statistics · Theological Studies · Therapeutic Recreation

· Translation (Traduction) — French / English

· Urban Planning and Urban Studies · Western Society and Culture · Women’s Studies

Bachelor of Education (BEd) · Teaching English as a Second Language

Bachelor of Science (BSc) · Actuarial Mathematics · Actuarial Mathematics / Finance · Biochemistry · Biology · Cell and Molecular Biology · Chemistry · Ecology

· Environmental Geography · Environmental Science · Exercise Science · Exercise Science / Athletic Therapy · Exercise Science / Clinical Exercise Physiology

· Mathematical and Computational Finance · Mathematics and Statistics · Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications

· Physics · Psychology · Psychology — Behavioural Neuroscience

· Pure and Applied Mathematics · Statistics

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) · Aerospace and Propulsion · Aerospace Structures and Materials · Avionics and Aerospace Systems · Building Engineering · Civil Engineering · Computer Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Software Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc) · Computer Applications · Computer Applications with Computation Arts

· Computer Applications with Mathematics and Statistics

· Computer Games · Computer Science · Computer Systems

· Information Systems · Software Systems · Web Services and Applications

FACULTY OF FINE ARTS

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) · Acting for the Theatre · Art Education — Visual Arts · Art History · Art History and Film Studies · Art History and Studio Art · Ceramics · Computation Arts · Computation Arts with Computer Applications · Contemporary Dance · Design · Design for the Theatre · Electroacoustic Studies · Fibres and Material Practices · Film Animation · Film Production · Film Studies · Intermedia (Video, Performance and Electronic Arts) · Jazz Studies · Music · Music Composition · Music Performance · Painting and Drawing · Performance Creation · Photography · Print Media · Sculpture · Studio Art JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) · Administration

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) · Accountancy · Business Technology Management

· Economics · Finance · Human Resource Management · International Business

· Management · Marketing · Supply Chain Operations Management

The symbol means the program offers the option of participating in paid work experience, known as Co-op, during your degree.

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OREOLUWA ALBERT AJAYI Abeokuta, Nigeria Electrical Engineering with Co-op

Why did you pick Concordia?No other university I was considering offered Co-op for my program.

You just graduated but you’re already working full time in the aerospace industry. To what do you attribute that success?The work experience I got during my degree was instrumental in helping me land a job in my f ield.

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GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGH PAID INTERNSHIPS

ADVANTAGES OF THE CO-OP PROGRAM:

• Continue your education in a professional context

• Discover which work environments suit you

• Develop your professional network

• Increase your chances of obtaining employment after graduation

Concordians work for organizations like Bombardier, Ernst & Young, L’Oréal, the Canadian Space Agency, Ubisoft, Evenko, Air Canada, the United Way/Centraide, Tesla Motors, the McCord Museum and more.

MONTREAL’S CONNECTIONS TO INDUSTRYA CULTURAL NEXUS More people in Montreal work in creative jobs than anywhere else in the world after London.

AN AEROSPACE CAPITAL Montreal is the third-largest aviation centre on the planet.

A TECHNOLOGY HUB The city is third in the world for video game production and fourth for visual effects.

GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESSIf you have a great idea, District 3 can help you launch your own start-up. You’ll benefit from the expertise, networks and encouragement of business strategists, engineers and creative people.

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$8M+ earned by Co-op students last year 3,000 Co-op job postings annually

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

Developing wearable technology at District 3 Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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THIVAEDEE NARAYANA Colombo, Sri Lanka Athletic Therapy

What was it like living in residence?I lived in Hingston Hall on the Loyola Campus and it was amazing.

What was the highlight for you?Everyone on our floor was a like family. We all hung out in the common room and did events together. It was really nice.

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The benef i ts :• A built-in social life: an instant group of friends from around

the world

• Steps away from class, the gym and the library

• With meals taken care of, you’re free to focus on your studies

GREY NUNS RESIDENCE – S IR GEORGE WILLIAMS CAMPUSHome to six hundred Concordians in the heart downtown Montreal. But you’ll find peace and quiet too. Rooms are large, with high ceilings, big windows and lots of light.

HINGSTON AND JESUIT RESIDENCES – LOYOLA CAMPUSA hub for students in natural and social sciences and journalism, just west of downtown in the borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Loyola dwellers are a close-knit group who make the whole campus their home and regularly cheer on our varsity teams (go, Stingers go!).

LIVING ON CAMPUSRESIDENCE

Grey Nuns residence – Sir George Williams Campus

Hingston and Jesuit residences – Loyola Campus

concordia.ca/residence

ADMISSION TO RESIDENCE:You may be guaranteed a spot in residence if you are a first-year, full-time student applying directly from high school, and you live at least 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Montreal.

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AMERICAN SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited high school. ACT and SAT scores are not required.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

BACCALAURÉAT FRANÇAIS

Please note that the Baccalauréat français diplome technique or diplome professional are not accepted.

BRITISH SYSTEM OF EDUCATION (GCE)

ARTS AND SCIENCE

All BA and BEd programs and BSc in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Geography, Environmental Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics

Minimum consideration range: 2.50 to 3.00 GPA (C+/B- to B equivalent)

Honours programs require 3.30 GPA (B+ equivalent) or higher

Minimum consideration range: 27 to 30 points

Honours programs require 33 or more points

All BSc programs require the completion of appropriate higher level mathematics and/or science courses.

Minimum consideration ranges from 11/20 to 13/20

Honours programs require 14/20 or higher

Two appropriate A-Level exams plus three appropriate GCSE/IGCSE exams. An average grade of C or better is required in A-Level exams.

Note: Two appropriate AS-Levels may be accepted in lieu of an A-Level.

JMSB applicants must also have completed at least three O-Levels with a B average.

ENCS applicants must attain a minimum average of C in at least two A-Levels, including C in mathematics and physics, if required for their program, plus superior grades in three appropriate GCSE/IGCSE exams. Grades of B in A-Levels may be required or preferred for admission to highly competitive ENCS programs.

Alternatively, ENCS applicants must attain a minimum average of B in at least four AS-Levels, including B in mathematics and physics, if required by your program, plus superior grades in five appropriate GCSE/IGCSE exams. Grades of A in AS-Levels may be required or preferred for admission to highly competitive ENCS programs.

Fine Arts applicants: BFA Computation Arts with Computer Applications: A level Math. A level Physics is recommended.

Students who have not completed Year 13/Upper Form VI need superior grades in a minimum of five appropriate GCSE examinations plus one year of formal schooling beyond GCSE level in a suitable academic program in a recognized school or college.

Certain programs require additional materials. Find details at concordia.ca/programs

Certain programs require additional material such as a letter of intent or a portfolio, or the completion of appropriate mathematics and science courses. Find additional requirements for your program at concordia.ca/programs.

BSc in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Exercise Science, Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Science, Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Psychology

Minimum consideration range: 2.80 to 3.00 GPA (B-/B to B equivalent)

Honours programs require 3.30 GPA (B+ equivalent) or higher

Minimum consideration range: 28 to 30 points

Honours programs require 33 or more points

Minimum consideration ranges from 11/20 to 13/20

Honours programs require 14/20 or higher

Science programs require the completion of Série S (Sciences) Baccalauréat français.

All BSc programs require the completion of appropriate higher level mathematics and/or science courses.

BA/BSc in Actuarial Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics/Finance, and Mathematical and Computational Finance

Minimum consideration range: 3.30 to 4.00 GPA (B+ to A equivalent)

Honours programs require 3.50 GPA (B+/A- equivalent) or higher

Minimum consideration range: 34 to 36 points

Honours programs require 36 or more points

Minimum consideration ranges from 15/20 to 16/20

Honours programs require 16/20 or higher

All programs require the completion of appropriate higher level mathematics and/or science courses.

All programs require the completion of appropriate higher level mathematics and/or science courses.

Science programs require the completion of Série S (Sciences) Baccalauréat français.

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

BEng in Computer and Electrical Engineering

Overall average of B-/2.70 GPA, with B-/2.70 GPA in mathematics and physics

A minimum total of 28 points, with a minimum of 5 points in each of mathematics and physics. Higher Level preferred but Standard Level acceptable.

Overall minimum of 12/20 in Série S (Sciences), with 12/20 in each of mathematics and physics/chemistry.

BEng in Building, Civil, and Industrial Engineering

Overall average of B-/2.80 GPA, with B-/2.80 GPA in mathematics and physics

A minimum total of 29 points, with a minimum of 5 points in each of mathematics and physics. Higher Level preferred but Standard Level acceptable.

Overall minimum of 13/20 in Série S (Sciences), with 13/20 in each of mathematics and physics/chemistry.

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Overall average of B/3.00 GPA, with B/3.00 GPA in mathematics and physics

A minimum total of 29 points, with a minimum of 5 points in each of mathematics and physics. Higher Level preferred but Standard Level acceptable.

Overall minimum of 13/20 in Série S (Sciences), with 13/20 in each of mathematics and physics/chemistry.

BEng in Software Engineering

BCompSc (all programs)

Overall average of B/3.20 GPA, with B/3.20 GPA in mathematics and physics

A minimum total of 30 points, with a minimum of 5 points in each of mathematics and physics. Higher Level preferred but Standard Level acceptable.

Overall minimum of 14/20 in Série S (Sciences), with 14/20 in each of mathematics and physics/chemistry.

BEng in Aerospace and Propulsion, Aerospace Structures and Materials, Avionics and Aerospace Systems

Overall average of B+/3.50 GPA, with B+/3.50 GPA in mathematics and physics

A minimum total of 34 points, with a minimum of 6 points in each of mathematics and physics. Higher Level preferred but Standard Level acceptable.

Overall minimum of 15/20 in Série S (Sciences), with 15/20 in each of mathematics and physics/chemistry.

JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Overall average of 3.00 GPA (B equivalent), with 3.00 (B equivalent) in mathematics

Overall minimum total of 28 points, with 5/7 in Standard Level mathematics

Overall minimum average of 13/20, with 13/20 in mathematics (both first attempt)

FINE ARTS Admission is based on meeting the minimum admission standards plus a strong portfolio or audition/interview. Find additional requirements for your program at concordia.ca/programs.

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Please note that the above-mentioned are minimum qualifications required and do not guarantee admission to a specific program. The university reserves the right to change admission requirements at any time.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

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PROGRAM CHOICES — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY• How do I choose the right program for me? Browse our programs,

research career options for those programs and notice what captures your imagination. Visit concordia.ca/programs.

• You can indicate up to three program choices, in order of priority. Your first choice should be your top choice, since we will evaluate your application in the order you specify. If you don’t get accepted to your first choice, we’ll automatically consider your next choice and so on.

• Pick a new subject for each choice. Don't select the honours, specialization and major of the same subject (e.g. Psychology) for your three choices. If you don't meet the requirements for the honours, we'll automatically consider you for the specialization or the major in the same subject instead.

• Admission requirements for some programs are exactly the same (for example, all John Molson School of Business degree programs and all Aerospace Engineering options). Don’t waste a choice on a program that has the exact same requirements as a choice you already specified. Consider including a less-competitive program among your choices, to maximize your chances of admission to the university!

TO APPLY:1. HAVE YOUR THREE PROGRAM CHOICES READY.

2. CHECK YOUR PROGRAMS’ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Look for specific math and/or science course requirements, a letter of intent, a portfolio, etc.

3. APPLY ONLINE at concordia.ca/apply.

4. INCLUDE YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. a. TRANSCRIPTS: Upload a copy now. We’ll ask you for

official copies later, if you’re accepted.b. PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, if applicable. c. PROOF OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT

RESIDENCY, if applicable. d. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, if applicable (i.e. letter

of intent, portfolio, etc.). These additional documents may need to be submitted directly to the academic department. Check concordia.ca/ugrad-other-req.

You may upload documents to your file even after submitting your application.

Complete instructions are at concordia.ca/undergraduate.

Health Insurance - Quebec and out-of-province students can opt out of the health and dental plan at ihaveaplan.ca. International students can get more information about mandatory health and dental insurance through the International Students Office at concordia.ca/iso. Residence and meal plan information: concordia.ca/residence. You can apply for Quebec residency and provide documentation through MyConcordia.ca. Quebec residency status is not retroactive, so be sure to apply early (before your study term begins). For more information, and to find out if you qualify, visit quebecresidency.concordia.ca. Fees are subject to change. The University reserves the right to change the published scale of fees without notice and at any time before the beginning of an academic term. For further information regarding tuition costs and fees, visit concordia.ca/tuitionandfees.

Full-time (30 credits)Canadian citizens and permanent residents Non-Canadian citizens

Quebec residents Out-of-province residents International students

Tuition fees $2,391 $7,402.80 $16,373.40 - $22,112.10

Non-academic fees $1,282.10 - $1,449.50 $1,282.10 - $1,449.50 $1,282.10 - $1,449.50

Health and dental plan (optional for Quebec and out-of-province residents, mandatory for international students) $175 $175 $1,099

Other potential expenses

Residence $3,600-$7,005.52

Meal plan (mandatory for students living in Concordia residences) $4,300

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Off-campus living (monthly approximation $850 rent, $100 utilities and $600 food) $12,400

Transportation $398

Books and supplies $2,200

COSTS AND FEES

FOR ADMISSIONAPPLYING

APPLICATION DEADLINESWe give priority to applicants who apply by off icial deadlines, but we do consider late applications if places are still available for the Fall term only.

FALL TERM DEADLINE (September entry): February 1

WINTER TERM DEADLINE ( January entry)*: September 1*Not all programs are available for January entry. See concordia.ca/application-deadlines. We reserve the right to close admission to a program without notice at any time after the official deadline.

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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

BRITNEY ROLLE Nassau, Bahamas Marketing

Why was it important for you to leave home for university?Coming to Montreal has allowed me to expand my view of how things work. You get to know so many people and their ways of thinking. It changes your perspective and broadens your world.

How would you describe the other students in your program?There’s a lot of group work and everyone’s here to help one another.

If your primary language is not English and you do not meet one of the proofs of proficiency listed below, you must write an English-language proficiency test, regardless of your citizenship. In all cases, we reserve the right to require a proficiency test if we consider it necessary.

PROOF OF PROFICIENCY

• A minimum of three full years of study in a secondary institution where the sole language of instruction is English.

• International Baccalaureate: The course Group 1 English (Language A: literature, Language A: language and literature, or literature and performance) (Higher or Standard Level)

• Baccalauréat français: The American or British Option internationale du baccalauréat (OIB)

• IGCSE: English Language or English as a Second Language or First Language English with a grade of “C” or better

MINIMUM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SCORE FOR ADMISSION

Test results must be reported directly to the Admissions Application Centre by the test centre. Results must be less than two years old at the time of your application. 

Direct Admission Direct Admission *Conditional AdmissionNo ESL courses required ESL courses required with option for credit Intensive English Language Program (IELP)

option for select programs

TOEFL iBT score 90 or higher TOEFL iBT score between 75 and 89 with a minimum combined score of 34 for speaking and writing

TOEFL score between 63 and 74, with no more than two parts under 15

IELTS score of 7 or higher IELTS score of 6.5 or 6 with no component score under 5.5

IELTS score of 5.5 or 5, with only two bands as low as 4.5

CAEL min. overall score of 70 CAEL min. overall score of 50 with no part under 50 CAEL min. overall score of 40 with no part under 30

TOEFL: To ensure your TOEFL results are forwarded directly to Concordia University, you must indicate 0956.00 as the “Institution Code” when you write the test. For more information or to register, visit toefl.org. IELTS: Candidates must take the “Academic Module.” For more information or to register, visit ielts.org. CAEL: For more information or to register, visit cael.ca.

Students completing language tests other than TOEFL or IELTS will be considered for conditional admission on a case-by-case basis.

*CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Provided all other admision criteria are met, you may be eligible for conditional admission. With a conditional offer, you will start in the Intensive English Language Program (IELP), where you will develop the English-language skills necessary to enter university studies. You must attain a final grade of 70% or higher at the Advanced 2 Level to meet Concordia language proficiency requirements. Visit concordia.ca/intensive-english.

The following programs DO NOT offer conditional admission: In the Faculty of Arts and Science:• All Honours programs• All programs offered by the Departments of Applied

Human Sciences, Communication Studies, Education, English, Journalism, Liberal Arts College, Science College

• Traduction• Actuarial Mathematics/Finance

• Math and Computational Finance• Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies• Certificate Pastoral Ministry• Exercise ScienceAll programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts

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