What ranking do I need for Ivy League fencing?

For Ivy League fencing programs (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Penn, Cornell, Brown, Dartmouth), coaches typically target athletes ranked in the JNPL top 7 in their age group and weapon. Top 16 is the minimum threshold. Academic profile matters too — coaches won't advocate for athletes who fall below the school's academic floor, typically SAT 1450+ and GPA 3.8+.

Key Points

• JNPL top 7: target for Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia
• JNPL top 16: minimum threshold — below this, Ivy coaches rarely engage
• Rating A or B from NAC/Junior Olympics strengthens your profile
• Academic floor: SAT ~1450, GPA ~3.8 (lower than general applicants)
• Coaches submit a 'coach's list' — being on it dramatically raises admission odds

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