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

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Fiercely-loyal immigrant
  07/05/13
Flagship: UIUC Directional: Southern Illinois University,...
Cream bearded shrine
  07/05/13
i always interpreted directional state u to mean like "...
exciting bespoke stag film
  07/05/13
where does the name come from tho? Why directional?
Fiercely-loyal immigrant
  07/05/13
BECAUSE THERE ARE CARDINAL FUCKING DIRECTIONS IN THE NAME.
provocative parlor round eye
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Lol
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180 death wish
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Multi-colored theater stage
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This was a well executed flame thread by both you and OP. W...
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180 excellent breakdown for this retard
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  07/31/25
wtf?
Garnet fragrant pit
  07/05/13
I believe these schools "direct" you into a certai...
Shaky ruddy turdskin pisswyrm
  10/05/13
So they lead to jobs as opposed to massive debt and no job?
Diverse coral hell preventive strike
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Don't forget about the B.S. in Criminal Justice Perfect t...
Bateful Overrated Set
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i always thought that was a degree for future cops that want...
ebony hilarious market
  01/23/16
and future shitlawyers.
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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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(xo 2013)
Frozen Mexican
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(guy who went to directional state U)
orchid marvelous headpube
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Correct. "Directional" indicates there is a cardin...
Infuriating talking temple
  07/06/13
Northwestern
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Penn State-Philadelphia
Cream bearded shrine
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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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Razzle-dazzle prole
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and dont ever let them forget that.
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Mustard cruise ship friendly grandma
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ITT: poaster gets schooled on the definition of "direct...
Rusted philosopher-king home
  07/06/13
My state has several TTT directional schools. It's always, &...
Aromatic chapel
  07/06/13
Western has dat good football
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Eastern too. lol @ Wazzu.
Burgundy Degenerate Spot
  10/05/13
(johnsmeyer forgetting to switch monikers)
Federal Giraffe Feces
  07/06/13
flagship state school: harvard, yale, princeton direction...
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47 states lack flagships?
provocative parlor round eye
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yes
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UT vs. Texas Tech
Exhilarant Yapping Garrison
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UVa vs. Va Tech = shittier version
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Egregiously wrong wtf
blue lettuce
  09/07/19
Worst are the bidirectional name. Southwest Texas State chan...
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Aromatic chapel
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Does this shit count? This is worse IMO http://en.wikipe...
Burgundy Degenerate Spot
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wow
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so american
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Do its graduates become panhandlers?
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  04/07/19
a week 2 college football matchup.
Milky Vigorous Trump Supporter Roommate
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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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provocative parlor round eye
  11/12/13
Directional state universities offer more guidance. Typical...
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This. As was investigated in the book Paying for the Party,...
Crystalline Stead
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FLAGSHIP: University of Texas, University of Washington, Uni...
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  07/31/25
People on this board are idiots. "Directional" ...
mahogany internet-worthy lay
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wow man can you explain this to us more wasn't sure I got it...
Multi-colored theater stage
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Every single person ITT other than me thinks it has to do wi...
mahogany internet-worthy lay
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You are just wrong period
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I really hate doing this, because it's against the classic x...
Multi-colored theater stage
  01/23/16
So TC is flaming? Why are people responding in earnest to...
mahogany internet-worthy lay
  01/23/16
You are completely wrong. Directional universities have Card...
Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse
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LOL you're kidding me right? Your argument is that becaus...
mahogany internet-worthy lay
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It is not like this is an official term, but the accepted me...
Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse
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Also, it is not just one good department. Schools like UAH h...
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Pls respond
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Are paosters who say that "directional" state scho...
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional%2...
Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse
  01/23/16
ho le shit this flame dates back to Dec. of 2006. WTF???
razzmatazz massive coffee pot
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It is not like this is an official term. That is the commonl...
Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse
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I thought it was flame but TC fucking honestly believes it L...
mahogany internet-worthy lay
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TC is 100% correct. You're done here
Awkward Tanning Salon Corn Cake
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Was about to (xo 2019) this thread.
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  03/12/19
We’re all still here
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blue lettuce
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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: Fiercely-loyal immigrant



(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: Cream bearded shrine

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: exciting bespoke stag film

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: Fiercely-loyal immigrant

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: provocative parlor round eye

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: cerebral center wrinkle

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: 180 death wish



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:08 PM
Author: Talented Amethyst Field

lol

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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:10 PM
Author: Mauve digit ratio knife



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:29 AM
Author: Multi-colored theater stage



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:22 AM
Author: bull headed tattoo

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: contagious range



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:50 AM
Author: Federal Giraffe Feces

180

excellent breakdown for this retard

(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: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:43 PM
Author: bat shit crazy arousing theater



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:57 PM
Author: cowardly territorial twinkling uncleanness ticket booth



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:19 PM
Author: Mind-boggling wild site jew



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Date: August 7th, 2015 8:29 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: August 7th, 2015 8:54 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:25 AM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:40 AM
Author: odious point

180

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Date: January 23rd, 2016 4:48 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 4:49 PM
Author: Big Blood Rage Mother



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:48 PM
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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:38 PM
Author: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse



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Date: August 9th, 2016 10:59 AM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:01 AM
Author: Rose racy stock car parlour



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Date: March 4th, 2018 8:57 AM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: December 19th, 2018 9:07 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:27 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:28 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:28 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:30 PM
Author: Hairless gay striped hyena property



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:34 PM
Author: pale office therapy



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:26 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:36 AM
Author: chartreuse area messiness



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:39 AM
Author: aphrodisiac piazza



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Date: July 31st, 2025 5:41 PM
Author: I Listen to Porn Podcasts



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:11 PM
Author: Garnet fragrant pit

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: Shaky ruddy turdskin pisswyrm

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: Diverse coral hell preventive strike

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: Bateful Overrated Set

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: ebony hilarious market

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: tan casino athletic conference

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: Aromatic chapel

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: titillating mischievous weed whacker scourge upon the earth



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:29 PM
Author: Flatulent anal den

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: tan casino athletic conference

evan never not performing and brining the goods.

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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:32 PM
Author: blue lettuce



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:40 PM
Author: Mustard cruise ship friendly grandma



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Date: March 7th, 2020 9:01 PM
Author: High-end school cafeteria gunner



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Date: June 25th, 2021 12:00 PM
Author: provocative parlor round eye



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Date: June 25th, 2021 12:03 PM
Author: Narrow-minded violent nursing home



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:28 PM
Author: orchid marvelous headpube



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:32 PM
Author: Sickened library



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Date: January 15th, 2024 6:46 AM
Author: titillating mischievous weed whacker scourge upon the earth



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:34 AM
Author: Aromatic chapel



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:39 AM
Author: aphrodisiac piazza



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:52 PM
Author: Frozen Mexican

(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: orchid marvelous headpube

(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: Infuriating talking temple

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: Twinkling motley windowlicker national

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: Federal Giraffe Feces



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:00 AM
Author: Awkward Tanning Salon Corn Cake



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Date: December 19th, 2018 9:14 PM
Author: Razzle-dazzle prole



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:39 PM
Author: Cream bearded shrine

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: Honey-headed theatre party of the first part

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: Irradiated crotch

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: provocative parlor round eye



(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: Laughsome crusty organic girlfriend abode

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: deranged new version school

(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: Razzle-dazzle prole

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: ebony hilarious market

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: tan casino athletic conference



(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: tan casino athletic conference



(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: Awkward Tanning Salon Corn Cake



(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: Mustard cruise ship friendly grandma



(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: Rusted philosopher-king home

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: Aromatic chapel

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: glittery french chef coldplay fan

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: Burgundy Degenerate Spot

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: Federal Giraffe Feces

(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: soul-stirring claret haunted graveyard

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: provocative parlor round eye

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: soul-stirring claret haunted graveyard

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: Exhilarant Yapping Garrison

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: hairraiser box office

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: blue lettuce

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: histrionic becky brunch

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: Aromatic chapel



(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: Burgundy Degenerate Spot

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: Electric black church building

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: Rose racy stock car parlour

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: medicated bat-shit-crazy dilemma

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: Milky Vigorous Trump Supporter Roommate

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: passionate address keepsake machete

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: chrome maniacal plaza

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: provocative parlor round eye



(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: Swashbuckling pearl hospital hairy legs

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: Crystalline Stead

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: Ruby heaven

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: Doobsian Church Half-breed



(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: Awkward Tanning Salon Corn Cake



(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: blue lettuce



(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: High-end school cafeteria gunner



(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: stirring water buffalo institution



(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: He flexed his right muscle.



(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: mahogany internet-worthy lay

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: Multi-colored theater stage

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: mahogany internet-worthy lay

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: Multi-colored theater stage

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: mahogany internet-worthy lay

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: mahogany internet-worthy lay

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: razzmatazz massive coffee pot

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: razzmatazz massive coffee pot

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: Rebellious Misunderstood Mood Whorehouse

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: mahogany internet-worthy lay

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: Awkward Tanning Salon Corn Cake

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: Deep ocher yarmulke

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: provocative parlor round eye

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: blue lettuce



(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: Slimy sable milk doctorate

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: Curious Ladyboy Hunting Ground



(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: Orange Fear-inspiring Rehab Old Irish Cottage

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: Aromatic chapel



(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: Aromatic chapel



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