| Overall Impact or Criterion Strength | Score | Descriptor |
| High | 1 | Exceptional |
| 2 | Outstanding | |
| 3 | Excellent | |
| Medium | 4 | Very Good |
| 5 | Good | |
| 6 | Satisfactory | |
| Low | 7 | Fair |
| 8 | Marginal | |
| 9 | Poor | |
| Other Designations for Final Outcome | ||
| AB | Abstention | |
| CF | Conflict of Interest | |
| DF | Deferred | |
| ND | Not Discussed | |
| NP | Not Present | |
| NR | Not Recommended for Further Consideration | |