What should an 11th grader (junior) do for fencing recruiting?

Junior year is the most critical year in the fencing recruiting process. NCAA rules allow D1 coaches to initiate contact starting September 1 of junior year. Key actions: take official visits, respond to coach outreach, narrow your school list, and potentially make a verbal commitment. This is also when academic performance (GPA, SAT) becomes most important.

Key Points

• September 1: D1 coaches can now initiate contact — expect increased outreach
• Take official campus visits (up to 5 total)
• Verbal commitments typically happen in junior year
• Take SAT/ACT and aim for your target score
• Continue competing at NACs and prepare for Summer Nationals

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