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Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and their
answers. If you do not see the answer to your particular query,
Contact Us and we shall get back to you directly. 1.
Is Mensa an elitist
organisation?
While it is true that some of Mensa’s members are at or near
the top of their chosen field, we are still governed by the same
social rules and norms which apply across the rest of the
population. Therefore, the short answer is “No”.
2.
What age do I have to be to get into
Mensa?
There is no upper or lower age limit. Mensa can only
test from 10.5 years upwards but independent psychological
results on those under that age are accepted for membership to
Mensa. 3.
What is the difference between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and
the type of intelligence required to get into Mensa? Is EI a
valid form of intelligence? Yes, EI is a valid form of intelligence, and the two are not
mutually exclusive. However, EI cannot be measured in a standard way
which applies to all people as it is closely tied with the
particular culture and belief system in which a person has grown up
and to which a person is accustomed. 4.
What is the best way to get into
Mensa?
We recommend that you take the home test first. This is
an unsupervised test and gives you an idea of what an IQ Test is
like. It prepares you for the supervised test. Once you get back
your home test results, you can then decide if you would like to
pursue things further and go for a supervised test. Your rating in
the supervised test is internationally recognised as a true
reflection of your mental aptitude. 5.
I did the home test a good while back and I would now like
to take the supervised test. What do I
do?
The easiest way is to click on Test Dates and see if
there is a particular date/location combination that suits
you. You can then contact the Administrator who can advise
on the fees and availability. 6.
I
did the supervised test and got a result which was high enough to
get me into Mensa. Now what? If you still have the testing number or the documentation
which you would have received then, just contact the above address
with those details and the annual fee. If you do not have this information, but have
an approximate month or even year, together with venue of
the test, Contact Us through the link above and we can check if the
information is available.
7.
How much does it cost annually to be in Mensa?
At the time of writing, June 2010, it costs €45 / £45 if you
are working. You can obtain a concession rate of €25 / £25 if you
are unwaged or under 18 years of age. Mensa also offers a family
membership deal. 8.
I used to be a member of Mensa but my membership lapsed. Do I
have to do the test again? No. Intelligence does not degrade enough over time to merit
another test. If you have your previous membership number, then you
just need to contact the above address and get your membership
reinstated. 9.
I was a member of Mensa in another country. Can I join Irish
Mensa? Yes, you can. Just contact the above address with details of
the national Mensa of which you were previously a member, give your
name and number and your membership will be transferred.
Last updated August 2010 |