How do I improve my national fencing ranking for college recruiting?

Improving your JNPL ranking requires a strategic competition schedule focused on high-point events: NACs (North American Cups) offer the most consistent points, while Summer Nationals and Junior Olympics provide the largest single-event point opportunities. Consistent top-8 finishes at NACs will build a strong ranking over a season.

Key Points

• Attend all 6 NACs per season — they offer the most accessible ranking points
• Target top-8 finishes at NACs for significant point gains
• Summer Nationals (July) is the highest-point single event of the year
• Junior Olympics (March) is heavily watched by coaches — prioritize it
• Train with nationally-ranked coaches and sparring partners

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