@BrooklynRye is the parent of a competitive fencer who is joining an Ivy squad in the fall. BrooklynRye, would you mind adding to this thread?
You may also want to consider reading the following thread on college fencing recruiting:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/athletic-recruits/1902048-the-only-college-fencing-recruiting-thread-you-need-to-read-p1.html