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Old 04-27-2009, 05:10 PM   #241
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IIRC? Not a clue.
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Old 04-27-2009, 05:16 PM   #242
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IIRC= If I recall correctly
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Old 04-27-2009, 05:49 PM   #243
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TAAGWOOH! ~ These acronyms are getting way out of hand.
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Old 04-27-2009, 05:51 PM   #244
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So glad I found this topic. I have wondered what "troll" meant and now I know.

In the Northeast.....CBB = Colby. Bates, Bowdoin.....
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Old 05-06-2009, 11:38 AM   #245
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What is an IB? I know it must be similar to AP (at least they are used in the same sentences).
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Old 05-06-2009, 05:59 PM   #246
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International Baccaulaureate
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:23 PM   #247
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Adding on & Updating.........
Can I add to the list?

GS=Grandson or DGS = Darling Grandson
GD= Granddaughter or DGW = Darling Granddaughter
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Old 06-07-2009, 12:00 PM   #248
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USAMO Please ???
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Old 06-10-2009, 12:29 AM   #249
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United States of America Mathematics Olympiad, one of the most prestigious competitions in the world
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:11 PM   #250
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Old 07-09-2009, 11:15 AM   #251
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I love this thread! I have looked at it several times to learn some of the acronyms! Keep them coming!
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Old 08-02-2009, 10:36 AM   #252
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What is PA? As in USNWR ratings...
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Old 08-02-2009, 11:36 AM   #253
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Peer Assessment-- the rating scale that got the UF president in so much trouble
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Old 08-02-2009, 11:18 PM   #254
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Big help!!!
I'm soooo glad I found this thread! I've guessed some of these abbreviations correctly, but it's great to have the master list of all abbreviations. Thanks!
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Old 08-20-2009, 11:44 PM   #255
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URM = Under represented minority
so what is ORM ? Over represented minority??? LOL!
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