Mensa High IQ Society: How to Take an IQ Test and Become a Member

Want to become a member of the Mensa High IQ Society? It's easy...Well, everything but the High IQ part is easy!

What is Mensa?

Mensa is a High IQ Society made up of people whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population. That might sound daunting, but have you ever been in a group of 50 people and thought you were the smartest? Well that's good enough. 1 in 50 are intelligent enough to join.

How Do I Find if my IQ is in the Top 2%?

It'll cost you $30, but Mensa offers IQ tests in most areas. Mine was only a few miles away from my home. There are lots of locations, which makes taking the test very convenient. They even supply you with the pencils!

Sadly, you don't get to know your actual results of your Mensa IQ test. But once you take the test, you are granted membership if your IQ is in the top 2%.

To find tests in your area, click on this link.

Can Teens Take The Test?

Yes. Your score is adjusted by age. So anyone over the age of 14 can take the Mensa test.

Want to Try A Practice Test At Home?

I don't advise it. An IQ test is an IQ test. So long as you are comfortable taking tests and filling in the bubbles, there's not too much you can practice for. This isn't like the LSAT.

However, if you decide you'd like to take a practice test, follow this link.

For $18, Mensa will send you a home test. Your score won't get you into Mensa, but the test will give you testing practice in the comfort of your home.

What if I Fail The Test?

Don't worry! If you're not in the top 2%, you are simply told you're among the other 98%. No specifics to hurt anyone's feelings and no numbers to let you know if you just missed it.

Also, there's nothing stopping you from trying the test again. I think you can take the Mensa test as many times as you want.

What Happens Once I Join?