<p>I'm totally confused over what to do. How does recruiting work?</p>
<p>I'm a fencer, I've been doing it for 5 years and I've gone to nationals twice.</p>
<p>How do you let the universites know that your interested in fencing for them, and does this give you a advantage in terms of admissions?</p>
<p>Hi Caracas,</p>
<p>What year are you?<br>
Here’s some basic information about being a college athlete that will get you up to speed on rules and programs.</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://www.ncaastudent.org/]NCAAStudent.org[/url”>http://www.ncaastudent.org/]NCAAStudent.org[/url</a>]</p>
<p>The general idea is that you email coaches from the schools you are interested in, tell them a little about yourself as a student and as an athlete, and why you are interested in attending that school. In many sports, there are big tournaments or meets where college coaches often attend to see prospective recruits. If that is the case in fencing, then let the coaches know where they can see you compete.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t necessarily recommend email. You might stand out more if you send a snail mail letter, resume, unofficial transcript, & photo if you want. Address it to the coach by name. Don’t use a form letter approach- look up the name of the coach and show that you know something about the school and their fencing program when you write. Emphasize what you can bring to the team and how great a fit you are for the school. Good luck!</p>
<p>If you are a strong student and you fence well enough that you can get on a coach’s recruitment list then, yes, your fencing will help you with some top schools.</p>
<p>There are so many variables here. How are your grades and test scores? Which weapon? M or F? What is your USFA classification? National rank? What schools are you looking at? </p>
<p>If you want to PM me more detailed information, I would be happy to give you specific advise with respect to recruiting in fencing.</p>