src/app/page.tsx

@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           tagIcon={Sparkles}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
           buttons={[
-            { text: "Start Assessment", href: "/apply" },
+            { text: "Apply Now—Join 4,732 Spots", href: "/apply" },
             { text: "Explore Pathways", href: "/pathways" },
           ]}
           buttonAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -229,4 +229,4 @@ export default function HomePage() {
       </div>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
-}
+}