Consideration time means that if you can swim at or faster than the following times, you will be considered for placement on the team.  This does not mean that you are automatically on the team.  For example, if you swim a :25 in the 50 free, this does not automatically mean you make the varsity boys team.  If there are already enough 50 freestylers swimming faster than 25, you will probably not make it in that event.  Increase your chances of making a team by making at or below consideration time in more than one event.

2024 NCS Automatic/Consideration Times