I think that MIT probably defines “qualified” as SAT math at 700 or better and top 10% of high school class with corresponding numbers, recommendations, and ECs, at least based of the self reported Hooked URMs that post here. Those numbers aren’t anywhere close enough to be admitted unhooked but are probably high enough to survive at MIT, especially if one transfers to one of the softer humanities type majors. I started this thread to find out if anyone knew if being a South American Hispanic is considered an URM.