Men's or Women's 2k scores: 10:00 or worse

Your coach sends you an email in all-caps about missing practice while you're at home playing Diablo 3. You cringe, but go back to the game. You'll definitely email him back later. Most likely.

Men's 2k scores: 7:30, Women's: 8:15

You're starting to get the feeling the rest of the team's leaving you behind. It's nothing tangible at first, but when your coach suggests you might have better luck as the coxswain, you have the feeling your rowing career is not so bright.

Men's 2k scores: 6:45, Women's: 7:40

You spend a lot of time working on your erg scores and you're well-liked by your teammates. Despite your best efforts, you're not the star of the team, though you are a solid performer.

Men's 2k scores: 6:30, Women's: 7:30

You've struck a great balance between being a strong rower and a technically sound one. You're equally comfortable as the stroke or bow and your crew relies greatly on you. You put a lot of work into your studies…but you wish they paid off as well as your in-water accomplishments.

Men's 2k scores: 6:15 or better, Women's: 7:15 or better

You've turned the work/rowing balance into an art. Your grades are good and you're at home among the most passionate and gifted rowers in the sport. Your spot in the boat is secure for as long as you want it, which will probably be for quite a while.