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FC College Symposium on Sept. 12th

Fencers Club is pleased to announce its 7th Annual College Symposium to be held at the club on Friday, Sept. 12th at 6:30PM. Please see below for more information and click HERE to download the event registration forms. Please note that space is limited and that registrations MUST be received by no later than Wednesday, Sept. 12th.

Invited Speakers:

Michael Aufrichtig, Columbia University
Peter Brand, Harvard University
Zoltan Dudas, Princeton University
Wes Glon, Penn State University
Andy Ma, University of Pennsylvania
Steve Mormando, New York University

Topics to be Discussed:

  • COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: DOES FENCING MATTER?
  • WHAT IS THE “COACHES’ LIST” AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
  • LIFE OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE: TEAM SPIRIT& RIDING THE BUS
  • ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS: WHERE & HOW
  • BALANCING ACADEMICS & INTERNATIONAL FENCING
  • DIVISIONS, NCAA RULES & CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Please note that due to space constraints, entries will be limited. Please RSVP by completing the registration form on page 2 and submitting it to Fencers Club by Wednesday, Sept. 10th. You may e-mail (info@fencersclub.org), fax (212-807-6944) or mail registration forms to us. Admission is at the discretion of the club.

A suggested donation of $20 per person or $50 per family is requested. Please complete the payment form on page 2. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all donations to Fencers Club are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

This event is hosted by Fencers Club to benefit all high school fencers in the New York City area, and it is dedicated to all student-athletes who strive for excellence.