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Arlington, Texas (June 27, 2003) - What is Mensa?
Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test.
How do you join Mensa?
There are two ways to join Mensa. You may take the Mensa Admission Test or submit evidence of a score in the top two percent on one of the 200+ tests we accept for membership.
Can children join Mensa?
Yes. The Mensa Admission Test may only be taken by those age 14 and older. Children younger than 14 may qualify for membership by submitting prior evidence.
English is not my first language. Will this affect my performance on the Mensa Admission Test?
Mensa offers a battery of tests that are not language based. When you contact a Mensa proctor about taking the Mensa Admission Test, ask for the culture-fair battery of tests.
I have a learning disorder (ex. dyslexia). Will this affect my performance on the Mensa Admission Test?
Mensa offers a battery of tests that are not language based. When you contact a Mensa proctor about taking the Mensa Admission Test, ask for the culture-fair battery of tests.
My score on Test The Nation's test and my score on the Mensa Workout don't correlate. Why?
Results can be affected by a variety of factors, mainly relating to the conditions under which the test is taken. Something as simple as the size of the screen can affect performance on quizzes conducted via TV or Web.
Neither the Test The Nation IQ test nor the Mensa Workout are actual IQ tests because they are not administered under controlled conditions. Results from these tests can only be taken as an indication of how you might do on an IQ test.
Why are there different scores for people that are different ages even though they have the same raw score?
These scores are based on norms, which means that there were age differences when the test was evaluated for administration. Because of these differences in performances and averages, the normed scores came out differently since each age group was compared to itself.
If I take the Mensa Admission Test, will I know my IQ score?
No. The Mensa Admission Test is for admission purposes only. If you take the test, you will find out whether or not you qualify for membership in Mensa. To find out an actual IQ number, you will need to consult a licensed psychologist.
I don't do well in math. Does this affect my IQ score?
Not necessarily. IQ tests are designed to test a range of mental abilities. These include verbal, numerical and spatio-visual ability. Different IQ tests may be heavier weighted towards one of these abilities.
I have taken an IQ test previously and my IQ score does not match the IQ given on Test The Nation. Why?
Test The Nation's test is meant for entertainment purposes only. As it was not given under controlled conditions, it cannot give a true IQ score. The score given by Test The Nation is meant to be an indicator of how a person might perform on an IQ test.
I think one of the answers given on the Test The Nation test was wrong. Who should I contact to verify my answer?
Test The Nation's test was developed by the Gurin Company. Questions about the test should be directed to that company at 818-623-9393.
Based in Arlington, Texas, American Mensa is an organization for anyone who scores in the top two percent of the general population on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. For more information about the organization, visit us.mensa.org or call (800) 66-MENSA.
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