科普博文

學術：

1. 全面的學術潛力，真正的學者，接近完美的公開試/學校成績以及非凡的創造力，顯示出能提出創新的學說的跡象。
   Summa potential. Genuine scholar; near-perfect scores and grades (in most cases) combined with unusual creativity and possible evidence of original scholarship.

2. 巨大的潛力，優秀的學生，卓越的學校成績，SAT750以上, ACT33+
   Magna potential: Excellent student with superb grades and mid-to high-700 scores (33+ ACT).

3. 優等生潛力，很好的學生，良好的學校成績，SAT650-750, ACT29-32
   Cum laude potential: Very good student with excellent grades and mid-600 to low-700 scores (29 to 32 ACT).

4. 用功的學生，值得尊重的學校成績，SAT600-650, ACT26-29
   Adequate preparation. Respectable grades and low-to mid-600 score (26 to 29 ACT).

5. 潛力一般，中等的學校成績，SAT500-600, ACT25或更低
   Marginal potential. Modest grades and 500 scores (25 and below ACT)

6. 成績和學習動力都比較一般或更糟
   Achievement or motivation marginal or worse.


課外活動/課餘兼職/家庭責任：

1. 在一個或多個領域有著與眾不同的能力。可能獲得國家級的獎項或擁有專業經驗。哈佛大學潛在的主要貢獻者。 真正不尋常的成就。
   Unusual strength in one or more areas. Possible national-level achievement or professional experience. A potential major contributor at Harvard. Truly unusual achievement.

2. 在學校一個或多個領域做出主要貢獻，比如說學生會主席，校報編輯等。本地或地區獎項或重要成就。
   Strong secondary school contribution in one or more areas such as class president, newspaper editor, etc. Local or regional recognition; major accomplishment(s).

3. 積極參與但沒有特殊成就。如果有特別大的付出，可升級至3 + 或2-
   Solid participation but without special distinction. (Upgrade 3+ to 2- in some cases if the e/c is particularly extensive and substantive.
4. 較少或沒有參與。
   Little or no participation.

5. 傳統課外活動之外的實質性活動，如家庭負擔或學期內工作。可以跟其他課外活動合併考慮提高評分，如果學生付出有限，如也可以保留5的評分。
   Substantial activity outside of conventional EC participation such as family commitments or term-time work (could be included with other e/c to boost the rating or left as a "5" if it is more representative of the student's commitment).

6. 特殊情況如身體障礙令學生難以參與課外活動。
   Special circumstances limit or prevent participation (e.g. a physical condition).

競技運動：

1. 在大學運動中會有非凡前途，哈佛教練希望錄取。
   Unusually strong prospect for varsity sports at Harvard, desired by Harvard coaches.

2. 在一個或多個領域對中學的貢獻很大； 可以擔當領導角色。
   Strong secondary school contribution in one or more areas; possible leadership role(s).
3. 積極參與。
   Active participation.

4. 很少或沒有興趣。
   Little or no interest.

5. 傳統課外活動之外的實質性活動，如家庭負擔或學期內工作。可以跟其他課外活動合併考慮提高評分，如果學生付出有限，如也可以保留5的評分。
   Substantial activity outside of conventional EC participation such as family commitments or term-time work (could be included with other e/c to boost the rating or left as a "5" if it is more representative of the student's commitment).

6. 特殊情況如身體障礙令學生難以參與體育活動。
   Physical condition prevents significant activity.


個性：

1. 優秀。
   Outstanding.
2. 很好。
   Very strong.

3. 正面。
   Generally positive.

4. 平淡或有些消極/不成熟。
   Bland or somewhat negative or immature.

5. 令人懷疑的個人品質。
   Questionable personal qualities.

6. 令人擔憂的個人品質。
   Worrisome personal qualities.


師長推薦：

1. 不尋常的強力支持。「有史以來最好的」，「x年來最好的一個」，真正出類拔萃。
   Strikingly unusual support. "The best ever," "one of the best in x years," truly over the top.

2. 非常有力的支持。「今年最好的之一」或「今年最好的」。
   Very strong support. "One of the best" or "the best this year.

3. 高於平均水平的正面支撐。
   Above average positive support.

4. 中立或略微負面。
   Somewhat neutral or slightly negative.

5. 負面或令人擔憂的報告。
   Negative or worrisome report.

6. 成績單和推薦信都不在文件夾中。
   Neither the transcript nor prose is in the folder.

9. 僅有成績單。 沒有推薦信。
   Transcript only. No SSR prose


綜合評級：

1. 優先錄取目標：卓越 - 明顯應被錄取，具有非常強的客觀和主觀支持，錄取率90％以上。
   Tops for admission: Exceptional - a clear admit with very strong objective and subjective support (90+% admission).

2. 有力的申請者，但並非頂級，錄取率50-90％。
   Strong credentials but not quite tops (50-90% admission).

3. 穩固的競爭者：申請人具有良好的資歷和支持，錄取率為20-40％。
   Solid contender: An applicant with good credentials and support (20-40% admission).

4. 中性：條件良好的申請者。
   Neutral: Respectable credentials.

5. 負面：條件通常低於其他候選人。
   Negative: Credentials are generally below those of other candidates.
6. 未讀。
   Unread.


招生委員一般會抗拒在沒有「面對面」面試的情況下做出錄取決定。
The Committee was hesitant to move forward without a face-to-face interview.