Degree Info Acronyms

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  1. Dr. Gina

    Dr. Gina New Member

    A Question...


    Is there, or can anyone compile, a list of all the acronyms that are used on the Degree Info Boards? I know some of the more popular ones (TESC, COSC) but others can be sometimes confusing - especially for new members.

    Thanks
     
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  2. MichaelR

    MichaelR Member

    Yeah, like what the heck is IIRC? Though I am fairly certain that once someone tells me what it is I will go ohhhhhh.....I knew that.. :)
     
  3. Jack Tracey

    Jack Tracey New Member

    If I Remember Correctly . . . there was a thread a while back related to all these internet acronyms and expressions. Most are not exclusively degreeinfo acronyms. Ones like AFAIK (as far as I know) are widely used on the net. Acronyms like GAAP might come closer to being considered as "degreeinfo acronyms."
    Jack
     
  4. ianmoseley

    ianmoseley New Member

    Unfortunately acronyms seem to be getting much longer - we may soon need abbreviations for them.

    Oh for the days of the TLA!
     
  5. oxpecker

    oxpecker New Member

    I like IMHO -- in my humble opinion. Usually used by someone who is not being humble at all.
     
  6. Han

    Han New Member

    AACSB
    RA
    DETC
    ETC........
     
  7. Gus Sainz

    Gus Sainz New Member

    My all time favorite (no surprise here) is ROFLMAO. :D
     
  8. oxpecker

    oxpecker New Member

    I know all of these except ETC.

    Extraterrestrial Certificate?
     
  9. Mike Albrecht

    Mike Albrecht New Member

    While you may say "Roll On Floor Laughing My A** Off"

    My opion is: IAYSDAH
     
  10. MichaelR

    MichaelR Member

    WTF????
     
  11. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I use IMHO as "In My Honest Opinion".
     
  12. pugbelly

    pugbelly New Member

    AABC now ABHE
    TRACS
    UA
    ATS
     
  13. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Bill Grover's favorite is:

    NAPNSC / U of L / CCC

    Not sure what it all means! :cool:
     
  14. Dr. Gina

    Dr. Gina New Member

    Where is this thread? Can someone provide a link? I tried to do a search myself and failed. Thanks.
     
  15. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    Here's a dictionary of internet acronyms. Many, if you don't know, are obscene.
     
  16. Gus Sainz

    Gus Sainz New Member

    Acronyms were previously discussed in this thread.
     
  17. DL-Luvr

    DL-Luvr New Member

    Great idea Gina!

    Besides new members in the US, there are a number of people from outside the US on this board and I'm sure they'd also find it helpful. Like an FAQ at the start of each thread except this would be FUA (Frequently Used Acronyms).
     
  18. Redlyne Racer

    Redlyne Racer member

    As Rod Serling used to say, submitted for your approval:
    BFUS
    (Bona Fide Unaccredited Schools)

    or UCTOLD
    (Unaccredited Colleges That Offer Legitimate Degrees)

    Nothing like an acronym to foster acceptance.
     
  19. Bill Huffman

    Bill Huffman Well-Known Member

    Unaccredited Bona Fide School would be more specific. :)
     

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