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What is a Directional State School Vs. Flagship State School?

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Unholy Corner Degenerate
  07/05/13
Flagship: UIUC Directional: Southern Illinois University,...
swashbuckling territorial native
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i always interpreted directional state u to mean like "...
honey-headed son of senegal church building
  07/05/13
where does the name come from tho? Why directional?
Unholy Corner Degenerate
  07/05/13
BECAUSE THERE ARE CARDINAL FUCKING DIRECTIONS IN THE NAME.
Deranged water buffalo market
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Lol
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Razzle Domesticated Idea He Suggested Mental Disorder
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This was a well executed flame thread by both you and OP. W...
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Burgundy Impertinent Lay
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180 excellent breakdown for this retard
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wtf?
Brindle State Therapy
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I believe these schools "direct" you into a certai...
Racy parlour
  10/05/13
So they lead to jobs as opposed to massive debt and no job?
massive white love of her life
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Don't forget about the B.S. in Criminal Justice Perfect t...
Puce dopamine
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i always thought that was a degree for future cops that want...
beta tank kitty cat
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and future shitlawyers.
Underhanded Stain
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Directional State University was founded in 1853 by John H. ...
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nice to know arrow found a job
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evan never not performing and brining the goods.
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Alcoholic Parlor
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(xo 2013)
fragrant blood rage alpha
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(guy who went to directional state U)
onyx philosopher-king
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Correct. "Directional" indicates there is a cardin...
odious hot station
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Northwestern
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Penn State-Philadelphia
swashbuckling territorial native
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FLAGSHIP: University of Missouri DIRECTIONAL: Southeast Mis...
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yikes
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Flagship: University of California Directional: University ...
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(irate UCLA NOWAG)
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Sticky Stimulating Boltzmann Brethren
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and dont ever let them forget that.
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Blue really tough guy
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ITT: poaster gets schooled on the definition of "direct...
passionate cyan orchestra pit
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My state has several TTT directional schools. It's always, &...
plum flatulent masturbator
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Western has dat good football
Rough-skinned Point Striped Hyena
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Eastern too. lol @ Wazzu.
Laughsome whorehouse party of the first part
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(johnsmeyer forgetting to switch monikers)
electric headpube jew
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flagship state school: harvard, yale, princeton direction...
Slap-happy multi-colored famous landscape painting casino
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47 states lack flagships?
Deranged water buffalo market
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yes
Slap-happy multi-colored famous landscape painting casino
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UT vs. Texas Tech
twinkling flirting dysfunction piazza
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UVa vs. Va Tech = shittier version
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Egregiously wrong wtf
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Worst are the bidirectional name. Southwest Texas State chan...
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plum flatulent masturbator
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Does this shit count? This is worse IMO http://en.wikipe...
Laughsome whorehouse party of the first part
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wow
yellow curious shrine
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so american
thriller twisted fat ankles sweet tailpipe
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Do its graduates become panhandlers?
clear fantasy-prone set
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a week 2 college football matchup.
sapphire aphrodisiac incel
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UF vs. USF
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USF is especially lulzy since it's not even in South Florida...
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Deranged water buffalo market
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Directional state universities offer more guidance. Typical...
seedy mother doctorate
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This. As was investigated in the book Paying for the Party,...
shimmering fanboi
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FLAGSHIP: University of Texas, University of Washington, Uni...
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People on this board are idiots. "Directional" ...
Sick menage
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wow man can you explain this to us more wasn't sure I got it...
Razzle Domesticated Idea He Suggested Mental Disorder
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Every single person ITT other than me thinks it has to do wi...
Sick menage
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You are just wrong period
bateful friendly grandma stage
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I really hate doing this, because it's against the classic x...
Razzle Domesticated Idea He Suggested Mental Disorder
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So TC is flaming? Why are people responding in earnest to...
Sick menage
  01/23/16
You are completely wrong. Directional universities have Card...
bateful friendly grandma stage
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LOL you're kidding me right? Your argument is that becaus...
Sick menage
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It is not like this is an official term, but the accepted me...
bateful friendly grandma stage
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Also, it is not just one good department. Schools like UAH h...
bateful friendly grandma stage
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Pls respond
bateful friendly grandma stage
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Are paosters who say that "directional" state scho...
Lime hospital gunner
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional%2...
bateful friendly grandma stage
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ho le shit this flame dates back to Dec. of 2006. WTF???
Lime hospital gunner
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It is not like this is an official term. That is the commonl...
bateful friendly grandma stage
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I thought it was flame but TC fucking honestly believes it L...
Sick menage
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TC is 100% correct. You're done here
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Was about to (xo 2019) this thread.
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We’re all still here
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I think like many things in our universe there is no one &qu...
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Great thread. Was not expecting a meltdown
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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:34 PM
Author: Unholy Corner Degenerate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551588)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:35 PM
Author: swashbuckling territorial native

Flagship: UIUC

Directional: Southern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, etc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551601)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:36 PM
Author: honey-headed son of senegal church building

i always interpreted directional state u to mean like "Northwest Oregon State University" as opposed to flagship, University of Oregon

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551606)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:44 PM
Author: Unholy Corner Degenerate

where does the name come from tho? Why directional?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551651)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:51 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market

BECAUSE THERE ARE CARDINAL FUCKING DIRECTIONS IN THE NAME.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551699)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 3:00 PM
Author: motley bright ticket booth nowag

Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551728)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 3:11 PM
Author: frum bawdyhouse toaster



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:08 PM
Author: Soul-stirring Cruise Ship

lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551975)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:10 PM
Author: floppy opaque sex offender shitlib



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:29 AM
Author: Razzle Domesticated Idea He Suggested Mental Disorder



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23554882)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:22 AM
Author: Cracking chad

This was a well executed flame thread by both you and OP. Well done.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555293)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 3:29 AM
Author: Burgundy Impertinent Lay



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:50 AM
Author: electric headpube jew

180

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(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555537)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:42 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24008583)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:43 PM
Author: 180 temple



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:57 PM
Author: Glittery Idiot



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:19 PM
Author: Spectacular deep hell



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Date: August 7th, 2015 8:29 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: August 7th, 2015 8:54 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:25 AM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:40 AM
Author: indigo background story library

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#28896279)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 4:48 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 4:49 PM
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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
Author: Underhanded Stain



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:48 PM
Author: arousing electric furnace corn cake



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:38 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage



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Date: August 9th, 2016 10:59 AM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:01 AM
Author: thriller twisted fat ankles sweet tailpipe



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Date: March 4th, 2018 8:57 AM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: December 19th, 2018 9:07 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:27 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:28 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:28 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:30 PM
Author: Elite out-of-control school



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:34 PM
Author: Bearded hairless field hominid



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:26 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:36 AM
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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:39 AM
Author: Alcoholic Parlor



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Date: July 31st, 2025 5:41 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:11 PM
Author: Brindle State Therapy

wtf?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551988)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:17 PM
Author: Racy parlour

I believe these schools "direct" you into a certain career. They have vocational programs like "nursing" or "education" instead of sciences and humanities.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24174889)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:43 AM
Author: massive white love of her life

So they lead to jobs as opposed to massive debt and no job?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24179042)



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Date: November 12th, 2013 9:11 AM
Author: Puce dopamine

Don't forget about the B.S. in Criminal Justice

Perfect training for law school

LJL

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24422007)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:31 PM
Author: beta tank kitty cat

i always thought that was a degree for future cops that want to be seen as smart.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663335)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
Author: Underhanded Stain

and future shitlawyers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663345)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:22 PM
Author: plum flatulent masturbator

Directional State University was founded in 1853 by John H. Direction, a local pastor. Known for its strong programs in the arts, mathematics, and sciences, the university attracts students from all fifty states and over thirty countries. The university's mascot, the Arrow, helps point student-athletes toward victory each year.

http://www.directional.edu/welcome/about/founding.htm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24174904)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:29 PM
Author: Magical hissy fit trailer park



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:29 PM
Author: Learning disabled dashing spot

nice to know arrow found a job

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663324)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:33 PM
Author: Underhanded Stain

evan never not performing and brining the goods.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663347)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:32 PM
Author: Drab Medicated Factory Reset Button Haunted Graveyard



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:40 PM
Author: Blue really tough guy



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Author: Deranged water buffalo market



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:28 PM
Author: onyx philosopher-king



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:32 PM
Author: mentally impaired stag film laser beams



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Date: January 15th, 2024 6:46 AM
Author: Magical hissy fit trailer park



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:34 AM
Author: plum flatulent masturbator



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:39 AM
Author: Alcoholic Parlor



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:52 PM
Author: fragrant blood rage alpha

(xo 2013)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38799579)



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:27 PM
Author: onyx philosopher-king

(guy who went to directional state U)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#46750127)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:37 AM
Author: odious hot station

Correct. "Directional" indicates there is a cardinal direction in the name.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555344)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:36 PM
Author: submissive internal respiration

Northwestern

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551609)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:51 AM
Author: electric headpube jew



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:00 AM
Author: Contagious ultramarine area candlestick maker



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Date: December 19th, 2018 9:14 PM
Author: Sticky Stimulating Boltzmann Brethren



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:39 PM
Author: swashbuckling territorial native

Penn State-Philadelphia

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551631)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:50 PM
Author: Big cordovan address

FLAGSHIP: University of Missouri

DIRECTIONAL: Southeast Missouri State, Missouri Western State, Missouri Southern State, Northwest Missouri State

Southeast Missouri State, University of Central Missouri

FLAGSHIP: University of Iowa

DIRECTIONAL: University of Northern Iowa

FLAGSHIP: University of Michigan

DIRECTIONAL: Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Northern Michigan

etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551689)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:11 PM
Author: adventurous sanctuary

yikes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23551995)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 11:01 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23554444)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:26 AM
Author: rose range newt

Flagship: University of California

Directional: University of Southern California

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23554861)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:06 AM
Author: chestnut misanthropic abode

(irate UCLA NOWAG)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555244)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:03 PM
Author: Sticky Stimulating Boltzmann Brethren

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24174841)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
Author: beta tank kitty cat

and dont ever let them forget that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663339)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:34 PM
Author: Underhanded Stain



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663359)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:34 PM
Author: Underhanded Stain



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663357)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:00 AM
Author: Contagious ultramarine area candlestick maker



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#31142575)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:41 PM
Author: Blue really tough guy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38799497)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:28 AM
Author: passionate cyan orchestra pit

ITT: poaster gets schooled on the definition of "directional"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23554876)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:05 AM
Author: plum flatulent masturbator

My state has several TTT directional schools. It's always, "So and so is going to Central, and his sister is going to Western." I just smile and nod. These idiots actually pay thousands of dollars to attend schools that are literally in the third or fourth tier.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555242)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 3:28 AM
Author: Rough-skinned Point Striped Hyena

Western has dat good football

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555450)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:27 PM
Author: Laughsome whorehouse party of the first part

Eastern too. lol @ Wazzu.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24174941)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:53 AM
Author: electric headpube jew

(johnsmeyer forgetting to switch monikers)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#23555539)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:46 PM
Author: Slap-happy multi-colored famous landscape painting casino

flagship state school: harvard, yale, princeton

directional state school: every other school in america

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24008598)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:51 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market

47 states lack flagships?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24008621)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:51 PM
Author: Slap-happy multi-colored famous landscape painting casino

yes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24008623)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:20 PM
Author: twinkling flirting dysfunction piazza

UT vs. Texas Tech

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24174900)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:34 AM
Author: thirsty generalized bond locale

UVa vs. Va Tech = shittier version

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24179037)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:51 PM
Author: Drab Medicated Factory Reset Button Haunted Graveyard

Egregiously wrong wtf

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38799567)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 5:27 PM
Author: Comical Jap

Worst are the bidirectional name. Southwest Texas State changed its name to TSU-San Marcos for that reason, someone at the top didn't like the image of a podunk regional school.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24175232)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 2:57 AM
Author: plum flatulent masturbator



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24178560)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 3:03 AM
Author: Laughsome whorehouse party of the first part

Does this shit count? This is worse IMO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Panhandle_State_University

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24178579)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:48 AM
Author: yellow curious shrine

wow

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24179047)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:41 PM
Author: thriller twisted fat ankles sweet tailpipe

so american

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663818)



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Date: April 7th, 2019 10:45 PM
Author: clear fantasy-prone set

Do its graduates become panhandlers?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38055555)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 7:18 AM
Author: sapphire aphrodisiac incel

a week 2 college football matchup.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24179023)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:33 AM
Author: mind-boggling free-loading organic girlfriend garrison

UF vs. USF

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24179036)



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Date: November 12th, 2013 9:12 AM
Author: exciting ivory stage

USF is especially lulzy since it's not even in South Florida.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24422011)



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Date: November 12th, 2013 9:03 AM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#24421980)



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:53 AM
Author: seedy mother doctorate

Directional state universities offer more guidance. Typically the students at those schools are first-generation college students, they need more support.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#28896297)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:18 PM
Author: shimmering fanboi

This. As was investigated in the book Paying for the Party, an expose of Indiana University, kids from less connected families or those who are the first in their families to go to college are often better off at one of the non-flagship state schools. The professors and administrators have more experience working with students like them, they fit in better, it is easier for them to become leaders around campus.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663258)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:38 PM
Author: iridescent marvelous university azn

FLAGSHIP: University of Texas, University of Washington, University of Georgia, etc.

DIRECTIONAL: University of North Carolina, University of South Carolina, University of North Dakota, West Virginia University, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663384)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:39 PM
Author: Hyperventilating deer antler scourge upon the earth



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663812)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:02 AM
Author: Contagious ultramarine area candlestick maker



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#31142598)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:51 PM
Author: Drab Medicated Factory Reset Button Haunted Graveyard



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38799570)



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Date: March 7th, 2020 9:01 PM
Author: Offensive Irradiated Public Bath Useless Brakes



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#39713291)



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Date: March 7th, 2020 9:02 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle step-uncle's house



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#39713294)



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Date: July 31st, 2025 6:25 PM
Author: Shivering talented site



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#49146591)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:02 PM
Author: Sick menage

People on this board are idiots.

"Directional" doesn't refer to geographic direction morons. These are schools that *direct* students, i.e. Most are kinda dumb and did shitty in high school. They don't know what they want to do with their lives and need a lot of hand-holding. Also, most focus on trades like IT, computer tech, nursing, dental hygiene, paralegal, medical assisting and education rather than the humanities, social sciences and pure sciences taught at better schools.

Most state public school systems have a flagship and then other branch schools.

Flagship: BAMA (University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa)

Directional: university of Alabama at Huntsville

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Alabama_in_Huntsville

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663570)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:39 PM
Author: Razzle Domesticated Idea He Suggested Mental Disorder

wow man can you explain this to us more wasn't sure I got it until now shit is crazy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663808)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:47 PM
Author: Sick menage

Every single person ITT other than me thinks it has to do with geography and the name of the school.

Am I wrong for clarifying?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663852)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:48 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

You are just wrong period

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663862)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:49 PM
Author: Razzle Domesticated Idea He Suggested Mental Disorder

I really hate doing this, because it's against the classic xo spirit. But I'm too lazy to engage in an amusing subthread wasteland today so I'll spell it out for you:

we fucking know. some people wanted to make some funny posts ridiculing the OP for not even understanding the term "directional". some people even participate in "schtick" and play along with other idiots. crazy, right? make this post blank, I'll make mine blank, and restore this thread to its glory instead of engaging in an autistfest.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663866)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:52 PM
Author: Sick menage

So TC is flaming?

Why are people responding in earnest to this. (correct) post?:

http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&mc=79&forum_id=2#24174889

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663878)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:48 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

You are completely wrong. Directional universities have Cardinal directions in their names. The example you gave perfectly demonstrates how stupid you are being. UAH is an ABET accredited engineering school. I am sure it is news to their aerospace engineering students that their school is for retards.

http://www.uah.edu/eng/abet

http://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/mae/undergraduate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663860)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:50 PM
Author: Sick menage

LOL you're kidding me right?

Your argument is that because there is one good program the school can't be a shithole?

This "cardinal direction" shit is flame right? It's directional, as in directing a life.

Edit:

One non-tard gets it:

http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&mc=79&forum_id=2#24174889

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663873)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:53 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

It is not like this is an official term, but the accepted meaning is what 99% of the poasters here think. You are wrong.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional+university

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663883)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:55 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

Also, it is not just one good department. Schools like UAH have real majors. They are not directing kids into vocational fields.

http://www.uah.edu/science/departments/physics

http://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/philosophy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29663890)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:16 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

Pls respond

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29664010)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:28 PM
Author: Lime hospital gunner

Are paosters who say that "directional" state schools are shools with "directions" in their name FLAMING us?

Honestly can't tell.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29664096)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:29 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional%20university

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29664104)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:33 PM
Author: Lime hospital gunner

ho le shit this flame dates back to Dec. of 2006. WTF???

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29664135)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:45 PM
Author: bateful friendly grandma stage

It is not like this is an official term. That is the commonly accepted definition. Name a school that is a directional state university that doesn't fit that criteria. The poaster above listed a school with an ABET-accredited engineering school and physics and philosophy departments. But curiously no dental hygiene and vocational training for retards courses.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29664210)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 9:50 PM
Author: Sick menage

I thought it was flame but TC fucking honestly believes it LOL.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#29664617)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:06 AM
Author: Contagious ultramarine area candlestick maker

TC is 100% correct. You're done here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#31142622)



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:31 PM
Author: Violent razzmatazz sound barrier

Was about to (xo 2019) this thread.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#37918769)



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Date: April 7th, 2019 9:47 PM
Author: Deranged water buffalo market

We’re all still here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38055308)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:52 PM
Author: Drab Medicated Factory Reset Button Haunted Graveyard



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38799577)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:39 PM
Author: Vibrant bistre multi-billionaire

I think like many things in our universe there is no one "right" answer.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#38799490)



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Date: March 7th, 2020 8:30 PM
Author: Exhilarant theatre



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#39713132)



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:35 PM
Author: Tan quadroon gas station

Great thread. Was not expecting a meltdown

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#46750140)



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Date: March 21st, 2024 10:46 PM
Author: plum flatulent masturbator



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#47514560)



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Date: April 19th, 2025 6:37 PM
Author: plum flatulent masturbator



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2#48863380)