Newbie-Questions about ratings and leveling up!

Hi ladies and gents I've got a few questions. I'm sure this has been asked various times and threads of this might already exist. If one can point me in the right direction, my questions are-
How does one level up? I understand you need 50 points to reach level two, plus one post on the forum. But exactly how does one achieve these points? And also where can I view my points? I haven't had much time to look around in here (work,school,and family).
Anyway real excited to be part of this community. If someone could please point me in the right direction I'll be on my way! Happy Holidays!

Oh one more question. Being that I'm level 1, this means I can only submit 3 entries per contest correct? If so that's a bit frustrating. I understand the over all concept of the rule but it can hurt creativity and CH feedback(tweaks or changes requested). That can go back and forth, maybe even taking more than 3 entries...

Levels are not yet included after the website update. You get points from entry rating points, medals, one-on-ones, and forum posts. I think the removed the entry limitation.

Thank you so much

Levels are not yet included after the website update. You get points from entry rating points, medals, one-on-ones, and forum posts. I think the removed the entry limitation.

For rating points, are these points only updated or shown on your level profile once the contest is over?

For example I've already submitted my first design and the CH rated it at 91. Should this not be reflected soon after? I still show no points and also no posts even though on the forum it states I have already posted 5 times...

confused, please clarify