Does MIT accept students with "okay" grades/SAT scores?

<p>My educated guess is that MIT would notice applicants who, when they found themselves in a situation where they felt unchallenged and becoming unmotivated, took steps to create their own new reality and find new ways to challenge themselves. I also imagine, though, that they expect these students to have “put up with” whatever standard yet unchallenging coursework they were unable to get removed from their schedules and still get good grades. Sort of a “how do you deal with adversity?” kind of thing. Just my guess.</p>