Frequently Asked Questions

How do the star ratings work?
A Final and/or Multiple B Finals
B Final and/or Multiple Qualifying Marks (Last year's slowest qualifying time per event at DI NCAAs) and/or Multiple Senior Nationals Cuts. Note - Senior Nationals Cuts replaced Olympic Trials Cuts from grad year 2010.
Qualifying Mark (Last year's slowest qualifying time per event at DI NCAAs) and/or Multiple B Cuts and/or 1 Senior Nationals Cut. Note - Senior Nationals Cuts replaced Olympic Trials Cuts from grad year 2010.
B Cut and/or USA Swimming Long Course Junior National Cut
National Club Swimming Association Junior National Cut
Everyone Else
 
When are the Rankings updated?
The College Recruit Rankings are recompiled automatically every day (overnight).
 
Can converted times be used for a swimmer's best times?
The College Recruit Rankings are not based on potential. Therefore, time conversions are not acceptable for ranking purposes. Please do not enter any conversions into the system.