I've taken quite a few online IQ tests, but never one administered by a psychologist. I've taken some valid ones online though, and one offered me membership to the International high IQ society. I'd LIKE to try for MENSA, how do I do this?
2006-10-20 19:03:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
Harold...touche, good point..however, you might also be interested to know, that a many times, the higher the intelligence the more eccentric the person. When you start to think on a higher plane, things that are "common sense" aren't so "common" to people with an elite IQ.
2006-10-20 19:12:30 · update #1
You know, it's interesting that many of these answers seem to suggest an underlying resentment of someone who wants to take this test. The reason I want to take this test is not to feel superior to other people. To be honest, I've always known, and I know why many of the members probably keep it to themselves. Many people who don't qualify for Mensa feel those that do somehow are "bragging" about their intelligence. This idea really couldn't be farther from the truth. All through school, kids made fun of me, and seemed to almost express a type of jealousy about my grades and lack of study time. It wasn't that I was bragging, because I kept it to myself, however, there was nothing I could do about GPA's being posted and honors and awards being given to me. Even when I TRIED to keep it to myself, it was still being put out there for others to know about. I want to take this test for my OWN satisfaction, because I'd like an analysis of my particular TYPE of intelligence.
2006-10-21 02:09:12 · update #2
Please, please don't let this go too far upstairs with you. why is iq, and mensa, in caps? if you pass, and join, NEVER put it on your resume. it's only for your own entertainment. not ours.
2006-10-20 20:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by kendra bryn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Membership in Mensa is open to persons who have attained a score within the upper two percent of the general population on an approved intelligence test that has been properly administered and supervised. There is no other qualification or disqualification for membership eligibility.
The term "IQ score" is widely used but poorly defined. There are a large number of tests with different scales. The result on one test of 132 can be the same as a score 148 on another test. Some intelligence tests don't use IQ scores at all. Mensa has set a percentile as cutoff to avoid this confusion. Candidates for membership in Mensa must achieve a score at or above the 98th percentile (a score that is greater than or equal to 98 percent of the general population taking the test) on a standard test of intelligence.
Generally, there are two ways to prove that you qualify for Mensa: either take the Mensa test, or submit a qualifying test score from another test. There are a large number of intelligence tests that are "approved". More information on whether a test you have taken is approved, as well as information on the procedure for taking the Mensa test, can be obtained from the nearest Mensa office. There are no on-line tests that can be used for admission to Mensa. Feel free to contact Mensa for specific details about eligibility.
Mensa has no other eligibility requirements other than IQ testing. However, many tests are not valid for people under the age of 16. You should contact the nearest Mensa office for more information.
2006-10-20 19:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by Joan C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to take mensas entrance test, or another official test they take.
You'll require a score in the 98th percentile, or about 132 SD 15.
If you want to prepare, http://www.iqtest.dk/main.swf is a good test to look at (it was made by mensa denmark). If you can score 135 or above you should probably be able to qualify for mensa, because this test is fairly accurate.
http://nicologic.free.fr/MatrixB.htm is an exceptionally difficult test that measures IQ up to 200. I would only recommend taking it if you scored over 135 on the other one, and then whichever score is higher is probably closest to your real IQ.
There are a lot of tests that you can use to qualify for mensa, so if you don't qualify using one you can try another. And yes, scores can vary between tests, especially domain specific tests. For example, I have scored over 150 SD 15 on ravens advanced progressive matrices, but have scored as low as 125 SD 15 on a verbal analogy test.
2006-10-21 08:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's worth doing; you'll find quite a lot to enjoy. The quickest route is by prior supervised testing; one of your schools may be able to release to you an official score report that is acceptable. The website listed above has some helpful information. The Mensa-sponsored test cost something in the range of $30, and is actually rather fun. Nowadays, you're only given information on whether the score did exceed 98th percentile. If you live in a large metropolitan area, local sessions are provided as often as monthly.
2006-10-21 13:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by Julia C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known two people who I know for sure is in Mensa, but I never knew until many years later. One who was only 24 yrs old or younger when he obtained his PhD, was in Mensa. I only found out through another person, not him. I just think that people who are really intelligent, know that they are, and do not need to prove to others. The young man that was so intelligent, was a Christian, put his family first, played jazz, played in the church orchestra, could do so many things, and was funny, laughed a lot and very caring and loving, He had no hate, very compassionate, etc. You have to be very well rounded I think, and yes, be very smart, so much, that you do not think of it as anything special. The young man gave up his high paying job in a research lab, to teach in a school, and be available to his family. That is smart to me, and when not so much into himself, that he could not get into others. You do not have to be in that organization, if you, yourself, know that you are smart. You and your brain, know. If you really want to know, try to find a person in it, and ask them. There are probably something on the internet.
2006-10-20 21:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by shardf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mensa - Yes. Joined and left by mutual consent after humiliating the membership. Other international organizations? Yes - but I'm not telling you what they are. Nothing sinister.
2016-05-22 07:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trump belongs to MENSA.
2016-07-06 17:11:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://www.bergmandata.com before you take the official Mensa test.
It is very similar to Mensa.
2006-10-23 10:00:06 · answer #8 · answered by Best 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look it up in the yellow pages and call them. I believe that they do periodical testing. Good Luck
2006-10-20 19:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shouldn't you be able to figure it out ?
I'm only 130 so I don't qualify.
2006-10-20 19:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by harold p 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋