College admissions are both an art and a science. In deciding who to admit, many selective universities employ a holistic review of applicants that assesses their grades and test scores, extracurricular activities, community service, athletic achievement—and the intangible personal qualities that come through in student essays and teacher recommendations.

Harvardnow stands on trial in Boston federal court to defend against allegations that its admissions process intentionally discriminates against Asian-American applicants. The plaintiffs introduced into evidence this week Harvard’s guidebook, used to assess the class that started in fall 2014, that instructs admissions officers how to score applications.

The document provides perhaps the most detailed look so far at exactly how Harvard weighs a high-school student’s accomplishments and background.

Harvard has reiterated throughout the trial that none of the component ratings, including the ones listed on pages 5 through 7 of the handbook below, are based on a formula. Every score, including the academic rating, is based on both quantitative and qualitative measures, Harvard says. The numbers are intended to act as a preliminary guide for the admissions committees as they discuss whom to admit, reject or waitlist.