120 is gifted and it’s clear how intelligent you are. More importantly, you come across as very empathetic and kind. That’s truly what the world needs more of.
It’s still better than 90% of people. You are still lucky, you can choose almost any career and be successful in it. This is all because of a number based of off genes, so thank your parents!!! Life is like and NBA game and iq is like height, it isn’t the sole predictor of success , but a high one can greatly help you with a good work ethic.
My psyche prof years ago explained that beginning with an 120 (SD 15) you are capable of producing works of genius. He seems to have thought IQs much higher than that were largely unnecessary, at least if you are in the Iowa Writers Workshop. I have doubts, but that is his claim.
The test results can impact one's life deeply. Either you'll get more self confident or end up thinking you're a failure...but in all fairness, there's a lot people out there that won't score enough but are extremely intelligent! Anyways, congratulations for trying and don't give up if that's really what you want!
That's very insightful! I agree that it can definitely impact how people view themselves, especially children. I actually made a video on the 9 types of intelligence that you might really enjoy. I talk about how different people are intelligent in different ways, and most of those ways aren't even found on IQ tests. I think it's so important to acknowledge that intelligence is not just about logic and reasoning. th-cam.com/video/_ocUjtB6-4Q/w-d-xo.html
I'll watch all your videos I actually love the subject :) I took the Mensa test in English, which is not my first language, and we were told that you can always apply again for the test and would be a good idea to apply using your mother tongue. By the way, now you know how fast paced it is, so I bet that next time you'll be much quicker :) heading to your other videos now. Well done again Sharp Cookie
@@rafaelmacas Wow! Thanks so much for watching the other videos and supporting the channel! I really appreciate it. Motivates me to keep going. Filmed 2 more videos today on the topic of mindset and morning routine as it relates to learning. Thanks for all your positive energy and encouraging words!
Mensa meeting - like a normal meeting but with a little less small talk. Unless you are talking specifically to someones field and you are also in that field, it's going to be pretty much the same as any other meeting of a group of friends. Also - your score can be impacted by your nerves on the day of testing, if you have a headache, if you're ill, whatever. Like I had a headache when I took the test and the one test was a complete flop (+ I have dyslexia and ADD which doesn't help OOF!) but the visual test was very very good. You only need to pass one to get in.
This happend to me, I did a IQ evaliation during some psic sessions, on the day I did the Cubes test I was sleepless because of my chronic insomnia and got super snxious because of it. I was totally bashed on that specific cube test and got avarega score on it, even though I did superwell on the other tests and still ended up with a 131 score. But I'm sure that I would perform better if I wasnt tired and nervous
@@MutedNyan they adjust the scores of the tests taking into consideration what you have wrong. Most countries use battery tests not full IQ tests and one is a visual logic test.
I took the Mensa Test in 2014, didn't take any of the 3 you took, but instead was offered the Wonderlic and the MAT (Mensa Admissions Test). I didn't do so well on the wonderlic, 35/50, not enough to get in, in fact I didn't even finish, prob only answered 42 or 43 questions, it was really hard because of how little time you get. The MAT was much more of my cup of tea and I was able to get in with a score of 102 out of 150? I don't remember, but the cut-off was 97 I think. Just barely...
Nobody finishes the Wonderlic test; it is not expected that you will finish, and it is not necessary to finish to score at the 98th percentile or above. On this test, a skilled test taker will skip difficult questions and find some easier ones near the end.
Do not be too disheartened, I took the test and scored maximum score of 145+ and yes I joined and I've not even logged into the forum or been to the meeting, you can get a monthly magazine which you have to pay for.. that's about it. Also keep doing what you're doing. P.S you're beautiful :)
Yeah, the consensus seems to be that Mensa membership is mostly worthless (except for minor networking and socializing when you can't find anyone else to talk to); and, that idea extends to most of the high-IQ societies
@@quarepercutisproximum9582 I don't know what you think Mensa is. Mensa is a social organization. It is where smart people can meet other smart people for social activities. For that purpose, it works quite well, at least in the larger groups.
Haha I know what you mean! As long as you keep it in perspective that it's only measuring one specific type of skill/intelligence, it's not as scary. It's definitely not a reflection of you as a person or your many other abilities. There are many ways to be smart that have nothing to do with what IQ measures. Posting a video about this soon!
When you take the test, they give you 2 different tests. If you qualify on either, you're in. I scored exactly the same on both, and just barely made it in.
I’ve got mine booked for august. I’ll be 16 soon. Any tips or practise questions to try? I’m so nervous. Tried Mensa UK’s indicative one and got 94%, did the Norway one and got 110.
Recently took an IQ test at Mensa and scored a score at the 99th percentile. Was wondering if it's worth it to invest money in their yearly membership programme? Any advice?
Congratulations! It depends on what you think you'll get from the membership. For me, I thought it would be a cool thing to add to my resume because I do tutoring and educational coaching, so it would help me stand out. I also thought it would be fun and interesting to attend some of the events and meet new people. Here are few of the other little perks... www.us.mensa.org/shop/benefits-and-services/
Mensa is a social organization. If you want to socialize with other smart people, it might be for you. You don't have to join to find out. Guests are generally welcome at most events. Try a few out before you join.
Best books with Mensa practice questions: The Mensa Quiz Book amzn.to/3uXJIeW The Mensa Genius Quiz-a-day Book amzn.to/30bn3xx Match Wits With Mensa: The Complete Quiz Book amzn.to/3qeSstd Do you enjoy doing fun brain games? Get a free downloadable copy of the Sharp Cookie Puzzle Book!! 🍪✏️ bit.ly/sharpcookiepuzzlebook And for more great tips, please be sure to sign up for my newsletter! bit.ly/sharpcookienewsletter ** Please note there are some affiliate links. This is a great way to support the free content on this channel at no cost to you. Thank you so much!
I haven't first time I hear of Mensa. I used to think I wasn't smart at all because I had terrible grades at school but I find that in business I make pretty clever decisions so maybe after all I am smart. :D
@@TiidiiLivingwithSabrina Haha good point! I'm going to be coming out with a video soon on the different types of intelligence. School classes and IQ tests only assess certain types of intelligence. There are many others that can help you be successful in the "real world" :)
@LingLing Paganini Yay! Congratulations!! Have you gone to any meetings yet?? And which tests did you take? And yes, I also believe it can be increased like any other skill!
Just practical reasons, I remember Mensa was running a sale like 20% off during a certain month and the test center near me only offered the tests twice that month so I picked the date that worked for me (they only offered certain tests on certain dates). I didn't really do any research into the differences between the tests they offered until afterwards.
@@SharpCookie I understand. My area does testing the same way. I would encourage you to take the verbal battery sometime. I have had at least 10 candidates who did much, much better on the standard test battery than they did on the non-verbal. Your non-verbal scores (as indicated on the letter from Mensa) make me believe it is highly likely you would qualify with the verbal tests.
@@SharpCookie I just received a message from Mensa today that they have discontinued the non-verbal battery that you took. Issues regarding difficulty and whether it was truly predictive of IQ.
Interesting video Janice! These things are always a little confusing to me because it's hard to wrap my head around what the results actually mean. They seem a little abstract to me :/
Yes me too! The raw score is meaningless because it just tells you how many you got right, but there's no context. The percentile is what's meaningful because it compares you to everyone. And the actual IQ number is an arbitrary number that's assigned to certain percentiles. It works the same with all other types of standardized tests like SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.
Mensa stopped providing IQ scores in 2001 to avoid legal troubles. The psychological board will come after you for doing IQ testing without a psychologist's license. Mensa does have psychologists who work for them, but they usually aren't physically present during testing sessions. It's done by volunteers. So, yeah, this is why Mensa now only gives a "pass or fail" score and a percentile ranking. It's actually easy to convert percentiles to an IQ score yourself. You said you scored 90th percentile. This would be about a 120 IQ (Mensa requires 130). This means you're smarter than 90% of people. That's not too shabby. I admire people who have the balls to do stuff like that. People who audition on TV. Or military men who try out for SEAL teams. Most don't make it, but at least they tried. I'm not a member of Mensa, btw. I am too chicken to attempt it because I don't want my self-esteem taking a plunge. You're much braver than me. Haha
You really should look into some of those alternative tests. I missed the Mensa cutoff by a couple of points on their test, but I later took the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and obtained admission to both Mensa and Intertel (top 1% group).
Did you seek out the MAT through Pearson Assessments or some other avenue? I heard from Ray Peat (a biochemist) a while ago that MAT is a more meaningful assessment of intelligence.
My school administered a iq test for me to take and I scored 143. would I be able to use this score to get into Mensa I’m sure this is a official score because it was administered by a school psychologist.
Hi! If you go to Mensa's website, they have a list of all the tests they'll accept. I'm not sure where you live, but this link is for American Mensa. www.us.mensa.org/join/testscores/qualifyingscorefaq/
You did amazing and you deserve everything wonderful in life. You are still mildly gifted and talented according to Deborah ruf. You have an amazing character too. Many wishes to a bright future.
I have just a regular low iq (average) i was tested when I was 17 years old. Am I screwed? I am in college now I was diagnosed with adhd and since being medicated I have been getting straight As.. I am terrified to take another test.
You always get to choose what the test means to you. If you let it define how you see yourself, think about how or if that's serving you. You get to decide what is true for you. I remember in elementary school I got tested for the "gifted" program. My score wasn't high enough to get into the program. Thank goodness I didn't let that determine how I saw myself. Similarly I wasn't in the top reading group in 2nd grade when they divided up the class based on reading skills. Nobody can possibly score at the top of every test or way of categorizing people and their abilities. Whether you decide to take another IQ test doesn't matter---what matters is your beliefs about the test. Watch my video on the theory of multiple intelligences. It will help give you a new perspective.
I think this video is more hilarious than one about a Mensa meeting just because you were so confident that you’re smarter than 98% of people that you recorded this. Sharp cookie lmao
After I passed the test with a 131 score and paid the annual membership fee I just realised how dumb I was for paying the taxation of ‘being clever’. Won’t renew it once my membership is due.
It's not worth it for the events, honestly. As for networking, a truly intelligent individual knows of better ways to network. Also, having it on your resume is not going to help you get hired, unfortunately.
@@SharpCookie I took their culture fair test and I got a borderline pass score to be honest, but at least I'm in 😅. I was extremely nervous during the test. I was shaking and sweating. I still can't believe how I passed while being so nervous. 😂😅
Thank you! When we develop a strong sense of who we are and our own inherent value, it's easier to share parts of our lives with others. I know a test score is not who I am and it doesn't change my self concept, so it wasn't a big deal for me to share with everyone. But I can definitely see how some people might find it very difficult. Thank you for watching!
I took the test and failed, but I don't know how close I came. That hurt. I really wanted to join the Mensa to have some intelligent friends and hopefully find a wife. I wrote to Mensa headquarters and I sent them a music CD of some advanced jazz compositions to demonstrate my upper level IQ what I thought would get me in, but they apparently didn't care and never responded
Hi Janice! It's okay if you didn't pass the test yet, you have a good score though.. Anyway i am a Mensan from somewhere in Asia, i'm not using my real name here.. Having your result is quite good to learn and understanding something fast in any field. And you look gorgeous Janice :) Wish you all the best ;)
Yes, for what those tests measure I'd be at the top 10-15% of the population. But I'm curious to maybe try a different IQ test to see what would happen if a test measured my numerical understanding versus visual. Who knows, maybe another video at some point 🤷😉
I know, it would have given me more video ideas! But who knows, maybe I'll take a different type of IQ test again at some point. If they were free I'd do a lot more just for fun 😉 And the free ones online are really terrible.
I took the one on the Mensa website---I made a video of that here: th-cam.com/video/HxlRYPYnKcc/w-d-xo.html But the practice test ended up being very different from the actual test. In this video I describe the types of problems I saw on the actual test: th-cam.com/video/AQYsUO2c99o/w-d-xo.html
Her scores are listed. Different tests have different scales. The score you need to be in the 98th percentile is listed on the Mensa site for various accepted tests. Saying you have an IQ score of 135 is meaningless unless you also specify which test you took. 160 on one test might not qualify while 130 on another does.
MENSA MEETINGS - Can be fun, entertaining, boring, geek-ridden, sports-lovin', beer/wine-swilling snack fests, etc --- You know, like just about any other gathering. I've enjoyed all that I've attended - and there have been some wild gatherings, over the years. Mensans come from all walks of life - we're not just a collective of nerdy geeks. The only qualification is to have an IQ in the top 2% of the population you're among. That's it. So we have a wide gamut of members from all over the world that have different beliefs, cultures, experiences, jobs and levels, and so on. It's a great mix, overall. The "worst" testing session I ever ran was when we had an earthquake in the middle of a timed test run. I stopped the timer until everything stopped shaking, and everyone felt OK to go on. I'm sure the poor participants had their minds on getting back home to see if any damage had been done to their homes or contents
IQ is simply an weight lifting contest. People who can lift heavy weights don’t brag about it, and people who can’t lift heavy weights exaggerate how much they can lift. IQ is no different
Haha, I totally agree. But it's not just about IQ or weightlifting. It affects all areas and every subject matter. As humans, we're wired to deceive in all aspects of our lives in order to improve our circumstances. For example, we make ourselves out to be "better" on social media, on interviews, on dates, in front of guests, we fluff up our test scores and grades, we present our lives differently than the reality. I guess it just is what it is! Part of the human condition.
Sharp Cookie very true. I read often about IQ on reddit, quora etc and you’d think everyone has an IQ of 130 or above! It can be so damaging for mental health
@@benjaminsibson8760 Haha! Yeah same with social media. The research shows that the more time you spend on it, the less happy you become because you mistakenly believe everyone is having the time of their life except for you ;) I first noticed it when my students would talk about how all their friends got like 33 on their ACT's "without studying at all." My immediate response is that "I hate to tell you this, but 99% of them are lying. They either did study and want to look cool or they didn't get a 33 or both." Then my students all feel dumb compared to their friends because of this, which is unfortunate.
Haha yes! I avoided it for a long time because I didn't want to change how I saw myself. But then I figured it was just a fun thing to try and experience---my curiosity won out ;)
I really encourage all my students not to compare themselves to others. Just always do your best work no matter what you're doing!! IQ is just one measure. I did a video on many other types of intelligence... th-cam.com/video/_ocUjtB6-4Q/w-d-xo.html
@@SharpCookie LABELS OF INTELLEGENCE ARE GREAT BUT ITS THE SALES OF YOUR SERVICE AND OR YOUR COMPANIONSHIP THAT WILL MAKE YOU RISE IN WORK AND PERSONAL CATAGORYS { WHEN U MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER WITH YOUR PRESENCE THATS ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS}
Can you tell me if the Mensa Test is very difficult? What did you think about that? I'm thinking to do that in order to test myself and know better myself as well. I appreciate whether you tell me 😁
@@dinismelo4082 brooooooo okay so I know this is a year after you asked but regardless...I took a mensa test today and fml man that was hard asf 😂 questions arent acc that bad but like you're given like 15sec to read and answer each question which is a pain....im from the UK so this admission test might be different to urs tho 🤷♂️
The US Mensa tests are not particularly difficult, but they are looking for HOW you think about things rather than mastery of specific subject matter. The verbal test battery bares almost no resemblance to the "practice tests" you can find online.
@@SharpCookie Thanks!! I passed! you should retry it. I did it twice, the first time I did it I did not pass but know I am in! you should do many practice tests, and now that you are familiar with the questions, you might get a way higher result
Your IQ scores are below. Fairly consistent. They should preferably all show the same score as g factor is one single factor - we don't have multiple intelligences, we do have differences in personalities though. But there can be randomness, slight differences in experience/training, and then differences on IQ variables. Women score higher on verbal tests overall, men score higher on spatial tests overall. "Culturally fair" doesn't mean the test is special, it just means there is no language in the test so that a similar intelligent Chinese or Brazilian person would get the same score on it no matter their English language skills. Translating a language test gives you the same end result though. Verbal tests are for people who have lived in the country with the language for 3 or more years, not newcomers. I don't like them as much. They also may test crystallized intelligence which is not ideal. Cattell Culture Fair: 113 IQ Non Verbal Reasoning: 116 IQ SRA Pictorial Reasoning Test: 119 IQ
Hi, You can find a list of testing centers on the Mensa website. I believe right now because of Covid, they're only doing private testing by appointment instead of the usual group testing.
It’s impossible to measure the distance of a rocket by how accurate it hits a target-some rockets simply shoot further irrespective of accuracy. IQ tests are one tool to show an indication, but not the absolute end-all that some make it appear to be. Cheers!
Sorry if this sounds racist, but I still haven`t seen a single cocastion white, non foreginer based person as a child genuise or am i not looking enought or am I seeing things acting cagy these days.
There’s no connection between race and intelligence. Most of the world is made up of people not from your country or race, so it would make sense that the majority of geniuses come from other countries that are not yours and other races that are not Caucasian. For example, 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, so I would expect approximately 60% of child geniuses to live in Asia.
Hey sharp cookie I wrote a rock opera on my channel called Just Might Rise Again, you should hear it, I write symphonic music apart from that but I'm a better songwriter than Paul, he fizzled out I never run out of ideas
@@SharpCookie maybe it has to bear a an industry label to be true music, or maybe it has value already. I've heard a theory that only marketable art is meaningful, but most all marketed music is poor. That's why I write cause I want to hear new music and bring a change to rock and roll, it's really grass roots to get people to listen
I had similar results when I applied, (I spazzed out during testing. It happens) but I wanted to know what my IQ was. So I looked online, and found out there are different scales. SO you can score 120 on one test, which equates to 160 on another. Here's what I did: I took some detailed IQ tests online, and compared my results to others who were proud enough to post their scores for the same tests online as well. It gives you a good idea of how you compare to others. Hope this helps.
Very true about the variations in raw IQ scores from one test to another. The only common denominator is PERCENTILE. Raw IQ number means nothing and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone in Mensa telling you otherwise. Actually, to be fair, people in Mensa almost never talk about IQ. It's a given you are smart or you wouldn't be there.
@@jamesmoninger1982 I agree with what you said, with one exception. IQ is one of the latest conversation topics today, so of course people with a high IQ are willing to talk about it. People who go to the gym often talk about how much they can lift, and people who run track like to brag about how fast they can sprint. So people who score well on IQ like to talk about intelligence. Why would we be ashamed to admit we're good at something?
@@pattystomper1 Please read my remarks again. I said that members of Mensa yawn when asked to discuss or comment on IQs. I fully understand that other intelligent folk may like to discuss the topic and compare notes, scores, grades, and the like, but at Mensa gatherings, there is ALWAYS something more interesting to talk about. I don't mean this in a condescending manner whatsoever: just my observations since I joined in 1993.
Cookie, I came across this video while researching IQ. Never seen your channel, but I liked you instantly. The way you held it together reading that rejection letter was great. I would have been throwing shit across the room. 😂😂 The truth is IQ is genetic and there's not much we can do to improve it. You can gain a few points by prepping and studying, but it won't be much. At least you have a tripe digit IQ, I am not even sure I do. I'm probably chillin back in the 90's.😄 IQ is just like natural beauty, not much we can do about it. You got natural beauty that a lot of people don't have. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. There's a lot of Mensa nerds who've never been laid (although not all - there are normal people in there too). You know what you should do? You should take some high-range very difficult IQ tests online. I don't mean that iqtest.com crap, but tests by guys like Paul Cooijmans who properly norms them. They are untimed and very hard, but he has a large sample he has normed it on, so it should be relatively accurate.
120 is gifted and it’s clear how intelligent you are. More importantly, you come across as very empathetic and kind. That’s truly what the world needs more of.
That's very sweet, thank you! 🥰
It’s still better than 90% of people. You are still lucky, you can choose almost any career and be successful in it. This is all because of a number based of off genes, so thank your parents!!! Life is like and NBA game and iq is like height, it isn’t the sole predictor of success , but a high one can greatly help you with a good work ethic.
My psyche prof years ago explained that beginning with an 120 (SD 15) you are capable of producing works of genius. He seems to have thought IQs much higher than that were largely unnecessary, at least if you are in the Iowa Writers Workshop. I have doubts, but that is his claim.
That’s interesting, I wonder how he came to that conclusion.
The test results can impact one's life deeply. Either you'll get more self confident or end up thinking you're a failure...but in all fairness, there's a lot people out there that won't score enough but are extremely intelligent! Anyways, congratulations for trying and don't give up if that's really what you want!
Oh and I forgot to ask, is English your first language, sharp cookie?
That's very insightful! I agree that it can definitely impact how people view themselves, especially children. I actually made a video on the 9 types of intelligence that you might really enjoy. I talk about how different people are intelligent in different ways, and most of those ways aren't even found on IQ tests. I think it's so important to acknowledge that intelligence is not just about logic and reasoning. th-cam.com/video/_ocUjtB6-4Q/w-d-xo.html
I'm bilingual, but I definitely consider English my native language.
I'll watch all your videos I actually love the subject :) I took the Mensa test in English, which is not my first language, and we were told that you can always apply again for the test and would be a good idea to apply using your mother tongue. By the way, now you know how fast paced it is, so I bet that next time you'll be much quicker :) heading to your other videos now. Well done again Sharp Cookie
@@rafaelmacas Wow! Thanks so much for watching the other videos and supporting the channel! I really appreciate it. Motivates me to keep going. Filmed 2 more videos today on the topic of mindset and morning routine as it relates to learning. Thanks for all your positive energy and encouraging words!
Mensa meeting - like a normal meeting but with a little less small talk.
Unless you are talking specifically to someones field and you are also in that field, it's going to be pretty much the same as any other meeting of a group of friends.
Also - your score can be impacted by your nerves on the day of testing, if you have a headache, if you're ill, whatever. Like I had a headache when I took the test and the one test was a complete flop (+ I have dyslexia and ADD which doesn't help OOF!) but the visual test was very very good. You only need to pass one to get in.
Great info, thank you!!
Hmm ... I find Mensa events to be filled with small talk. Too much, sometimes.
This happend to me, I did a IQ evaliation during some psic sessions, on the day I did the Cubes test I was sleepless because of my chronic insomnia and got super snxious because of it. I was totally bashed on that specific cube test and got avarega score on it, even though I did superwell on the other tests and still ended up with a 131 score. But I'm sure that I would perform better if I wasnt tired and nervous
I want to take the IQ test but I have ADHD and Dyscalculia. I also suffer from GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder).
@@MutedNyan they adjust the scores of the tests taking into consideration what you have wrong. Most countries use battery tests not full IQ tests and one is a visual logic test.
I took the Mensa Test in 2014, didn't take any of the 3 you took, but instead was offered the Wonderlic and the MAT (Mensa Admissions Test). I didn't do so well on the wonderlic, 35/50, not enough to get in, in fact I didn't even finish, prob only answered 42 or 43 questions, it was really hard because of how little time you get. The MAT was much more of my cup of tea and I was able to get in with a score of 102 out of 150? I don't remember, but the cut-off was 97 I think. Just barely...
Nobody finishes the Wonderlic test; it is not expected that you will finish, and it is not necessary to finish to score at the 98th percentile or above. On this test, a skilled test taker will skip difficult questions and find some easier ones near the end.
You scored above the top two percent by attempting it to start with. Awesome job!
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Do not be too disheartened, I took the test and scored maximum score of 145+ and yes I joined and I've not even logged into the forum or been to the meeting, you can get a monthly magazine which you have to pay for.. that's about it. Also keep doing what you're doing. P.S you're beautiful :)
Yeah, the consensus seems to be that Mensa membership is mostly worthless (except for minor networking and socializing when you can't find anyone else to talk to); and, that idea extends to most of the high-IQ societies
@@quarepercutisproximum9582 I don't know what you think Mensa is. Mensa is a social organization. It is where smart people can meet other smart people for social activities. For that purpose, it works quite well, at least in the larger groups.
For such a high IQ I’d figure your writing and punctuation would be more on point.
I haven't taken an IQ test. Too scared of the results haha
Haha I know what you mean! As long as you keep it in perspective that it's only measuring one specific type of skill/intelligence, it's not as scary. It's definitely not a reflection of you as a person or your many other abilities. There are many ways to be smart that have nothing to do with what IQ measures. Posting a video about this soon!
New subscriber. I admire your bravery in learning the results live. You have the heart of an adventurer! 😉
Thank you!! Yes I definitely enjoy adventure. So happy to have you 😁
Aww, bummer!! No, I haven't taken an IQ test. You're the sweetest nerd I've seen.
Awww thanks for saying that!!! 🤓🤓
Congratulations you are officially a sharp cookie!
Good results
Aww thank you :)
When you take the test, they give you 2 different tests. If you qualify on either, you're in. I scored exactly the same on both, and just barely made it in.
Nice! Congrats!
I guess thats relative to were you are from, I only had to pass one test.
I’ve got mine booked for august. I’ll be 16 soon. Any tips or practise questions to try? I’m so nervous. Tried Mensa UK’s indicative one and got 94%, did the Norway one and got 110.
Recently took an IQ test at Mensa and scored a score at the 99th percentile. Was wondering if it's worth it to invest money in their yearly membership programme? Any advice?
Congratulations! It depends on what you think you'll get from the membership. For me, I thought it would be a cool thing to add to my resume because I do tutoring and educational coaching, so it would help me stand out. I also thought it would be fun and interesting to attend some of the events and meet new people. Here are few of the other little perks... www.us.mensa.org/shop/benefits-and-services/
Looks like “just another ad campaign” to me. I didn’t join although I have had this affliction my entire life...
Mensa is a social organization. If you want to socialize with other smart people, it might be for you. You don't have to join to find out. Guests are generally welcome at most events. Try a few out before you join.
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I haven't first time I hear of Mensa. I used to think I wasn't smart at all because I had terrible grades at school but I find that in business I make pretty clever decisions so maybe after all I am smart. :D
@@TiidiiLivingwithSabrina Haha good point! I'm going to be coming out with a video soon on the different types of intelligence. School classes and IQ tests only assess certain types of intelligence. There are many others that can help you be successful in the "real world" :)
Not yet but might do it soon, though. :)
@LingLing Paganini Yay! Congratulations!! Have you gone to any meetings yet?? And which tests did you take? And yes, I also believe it can be increased like any other skill!
@@SwittyKiwi Awesome! Keep me posted on which test you decide to take!
I am a Mensa proctor and wondering why you chose the non-verbal tests vs. the traditional (verbal) Mensa admission tests.
Just practical reasons, I remember Mensa was running a sale like 20% off during a certain month and the test center near me only offered the tests twice that month so I picked the date that worked for me (they only offered certain tests on certain dates). I didn't really do any research into the differences between the tests they offered until afterwards.
@@SharpCookie I understand. My area does testing the same way. I would encourage you to take the verbal battery sometime. I have had at least 10 candidates who did much, much better on the standard test battery than they did on the non-verbal. Your non-verbal scores (as indicated on the letter from Mensa) make me believe it is highly likely you would qualify with the verbal tests.
@@SharpCookie I just received a message from Mensa today that they have discontinued the non-verbal battery that you took. Issues regarding difficulty and whether it was truly predictive of IQ.
I can tell you're very smart just by listening to you talk. You're pretty as well. And kind. You're special and we all know it ❤
That’s so sweet of you, thank you 🙏 😊
Interesting video Janice! These things are always a little confusing to me because it's hard to wrap my head around what the results actually mean. They seem a little abstract to me :/
Yes me too! The raw score is meaningless because it just tells you how many you got right, but there's no context. The percentile is what's meaningful because it compares you to everyone. And the actual IQ number is an arbitrary number that's assigned to certain percentiles. It works the same with all other types of standardized tests like SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.
Mensa stopped providing IQ scores in 2001 to avoid legal troubles. The psychological board will come after you for doing IQ testing without a psychologist's license. Mensa does have psychologists who work for them, but they usually aren't physically present during testing sessions. It's done by volunteers.
So, yeah, this is why Mensa now only gives a "pass or fail" score and a percentile ranking.
It's actually easy to convert percentiles to an IQ score yourself. You said you scored 90th percentile. This would be about a 120 IQ (Mensa requires 130). This means you're smarter than 90% of people. That's not too shabby.
I admire people who have the balls to do stuff like that. People who audition on TV. Or military men who try out for SEAL teams. Most don't make it, but at least they tried.
I'm not a member of Mensa, btw. I am too chicken to attempt it because I don't want my self-esteem taking a plunge. You're much braver than me. Haha
You really should look into some of those alternative tests. I missed the Mensa cutoff by a couple of points on their test, but I later took the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and obtained admission to both Mensa and Intertel (top 1% group).
Did you seek out the MAT through Pearson Assessments or some other avenue? I heard from Ray Peat (a biochemist) a while ago that MAT is a more meaningful assessment of intelligence.
My school administered a iq test for me to take and I scored 143. would I be able to use this score to get into Mensa I’m sure this is a official score because it was administered by a school psychologist.
Hi! If you go to Mensa's website, they have a list of all the tests they'll accept. I'm not sure where you live, but this link is for American Mensa. www.us.mensa.org/join/testscores/qualifyingscorefaq/
You did amazing and you deserve everything wonderful in life. You are still mildly gifted and talented according to Deborah ruf. You have an amazing character too. Many wishes to a bright future.
Thank you!
I stored 132, they showed me 98.something percentile. But I didn’t receive any membership offer.
I have just a regular low iq (average) i was tested when I was 17 years old. Am I screwed? I am in college now I was diagnosed with adhd and since being medicated I have been getting straight As.. I am terrified to take another test.
You always get to choose what the test means to you. If you let it define how you see yourself, think about how or if that's serving you. You get to decide what is true for you. I remember in elementary school I got tested for the "gifted" program. My score wasn't high enough to get into the program. Thank goodness I didn't let that determine how I saw myself. Similarly I wasn't in the top reading group in 2nd grade when they divided up the class based on reading skills. Nobody can possibly score at the top of every test or way of categorizing people and their abilities. Whether you decide to take another IQ test doesn't matter---what matters is your beliefs about the test. Watch my video on the theory of multiple intelligences. It will help give you a new perspective.
If you’re ever in the Miami area during a Mensa event and you’d like to film, I’d be happy to bring you as a guest. Thanks for the content!
Fun! I'll keep that in mind! One of my longtime students lives in Miami, and it's been on my list to visit. Thank you for the invitation!
You're in my top 98% 😂
Lol!!!! Omg that cracked me up 😂😂 #mensapickuplines
@@SharpCookie I should have said 99.9999...% but thought it had better relate to Mensa 😃
what's the point of that? that's literally everybody, I might even be in your top 98%!
Do you know what top 98% means? It's everyone excluding the bottom 2% lol
@@Algorox no it’s not. 98th percentile means you are in the top 2% and 98% of people are below you.
This is very interesting, Janice! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching! 😉🍪
I think this video is more hilarious than one about a Mensa meeting just because you were so confident that you’re smarter than 98% of people that you recorded this. Sharp cookie lmao
Haha maybe I looked more confident than I was 🤷♀️ I knew the odds were against me ;)
After I passed the test with a 131 score and paid the annual membership fee I just realised how dumb I was for paying the taxation of ‘being clever’. Won’t renew it once my membership is due.
If you're not taking advantage of the events or networking, then it's not worth it ;)
It's not worth it for the events, honestly. As for networking, a truly intelligent individual knows of better ways to network. Also, having it on your resume is not going to help you get hired, unfortunately.
I scored 132, so you can suck it! Jk. I only stay in for the monthly bulletin.
Mensa hasn't provided raw IQ scores to candidates in years; only percentiles are provided. How did you arrive at the 131 score?
@@jamesmoninger1982 Actually they do, at least in Australia.
I am actually watching this video while holding my Mensa membership card! 😅
Too funny!! Congratulations! 🙌 Did you take the Mensa test that they proctor or did you qualify with one of the other tests that they accept?
@@SharpCookie I took their culture fair test and I got a borderline pass score to be honest, but at least I'm in 😅. I was extremely nervous during the test. I was shaking and sweating. I still can't believe how I passed while being so nervous. 😂😅
So awesome, well done!! Glad you got in even though you were really nervous 😉 I heard the events and networking are very good, enjoy!
@@SharpCookie Oh thank you, I'll do my best to enjoy it as much as I can. 😂
@@sertash8408 dude do you remember how many questions were on the culture fair test? And what your raw score was?
Thanks for explaining this Janice!
Of course! Thanks for watching 😉🍪
It is quite Brave to read your results live
Thank you! When we develop a strong sense of who we are and our own inherent value, it's easier to share parts of our lives with others. I know a test score is not who I am and it doesn't change my self concept, so it wasn't a big deal for me to share with everyone. But I can definitely see how some people might find it very difficult. Thank you for watching!
@@SharpCookie quite interesting but I agree
If ever in the San Diego area, you're more than welcome to be my guest to a Mensa event, or to just hang out with us at a local watering hole. :)
I took the test and failed, but I don't know how close I came. That hurt. I really wanted to join the Mensa to have some intelligent friends and hopefully find a wife. I wrote to Mensa headquarters and I sent them a music CD of some advanced jazz compositions to demonstrate my upper level IQ what I thought would get me in, but they apparently didn't care and never responded
Hi Janice! It's okay if you didn't pass the test yet, you have a good score though..
Anyway i am a Mensan from somewhere in Asia, i'm not using my real name here..
Having your result is quite good to learn and understanding something fast in any field. And you look gorgeous Janice :)
Wish you all the best ;)
Thank you!
Seems those are good scores right?
Yes, for what those tests measure I'd be at the top 10-15% of the population. But I'm curious to maybe try a different IQ test to see what would happen if a test measured my numerical understanding versus visual. Who knows, maybe another video at some point 🤷😉
Sharp Cookie what did they say your iq was???
I've never thought about doing this, but that's a fun idea. Too bad you didn't make it in.
I know, it would have given me more video ideas! But who knows, maybe I'll take a different type of IQ test again at some point. If they were free I'd do a lot more just for fun 😉 And the free ones online are really terrible.
i got 135 on the mensa test. it was a different test. only non-verbal items.
Nice! Well done!
if I take the test I’ll probably be placed in the moron category
edit : It’s a great video
Lol! 😂🤣 But you have a great sense of humor!
The good news is 120 still makes you smarter than 90% of the planet.
I have a 183 iq and I put your iq at between 125 and 130. Hope this helps
Really
@@bloomerboi21 He's telling the truth, I was the one testing him.
@@sandiago7564 cope
Did you take the practice test
I took the one on the Mensa website---I made a video of that here: th-cam.com/video/HxlRYPYnKcc/w-d-xo.html
But the practice test ended up being very different from the actual test. In this video I describe the types of problems I saw on the actual test: th-cam.com/video/AQYsUO2c99o/w-d-xo.html
So they didn’t even tell you your IQ score?
Her scores are listed. Different tests have different scales. The score you need to be in the 98th percentile is listed on the Mensa site for various accepted tests. Saying you have an IQ score of 135 is meaningless unless you also specify which test you took. 160 on one test might not qualify while 130 on another does.
so informative thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! 😁
MENSA MEETINGS - Can be fun, entertaining, boring, geek-ridden, sports-lovin', beer/wine-swilling snack fests, etc --- You know, like just about any other gathering. I've enjoyed all that I've attended - and there have been some wild gatherings, over the years.
Mensans come from all walks of life - we're not just a collective of nerdy geeks. The only qualification is to have an IQ in the top 2% of the population you're among. That's it. So we have a wide gamut of members from all over the world that have different beliefs, cultures, experiences, jobs and levels, and so on. It's a great mix, overall.
The "worst" testing session I ever ran was when we had an earthquake in the middle of a timed test run. I stopped the timer until everything stopped shaking, and everyone felt OK to go on. I'm sure the poor participants had their minds on getting back home to see if any damage had been done to their homes or contents
Thanks for sharing your experiences! Sounds interesting!
IQ is simply an weight lifting contest. People who can lift heavy weights don’t brag about it, and people who can’t lift heavy weights exaggerate how much they can lift. IQ is no different
Haha, I totally agree. But it's not just about IQ or weightlifting. It affects all areas and every subject matter. As humans, we're wired to deceive in all aspects of our lives in order to improve our circumstances. For example, we make ourselves out to be "better" on social media, on interviews, on dates, in front of guests, we fluff up our test scores and grades, we present our lives differently than the reality. I guess it just is what it is! Part of the human condition.
Sharp Cookie very true. I read often about IQ on reddit, quora etc and you’d think everyone has an IQ of 130 or above! It can be so damaging for mental health
@@benjaminsibson8760 Haha! Yeah same with social media. The research shows that the more time you spend on it, the less happy you become because you mistakenly believe everyone is having the time of their life except for you ;) I first noticed it when my students would talk about how all their friends got like 33 on their ACT's "without studying at all." My immediate response is that "I hate to tell you this, but 99% of them are lying. They either did study and want to look cool or they didn't get a 33 or both." Then my students all feel dumb compared to their friends because of this, which is unfortunate.
Did you score it in Spanish lol?
Have my test today, sharp cookie ain't so sharp haha jk good effort
IQ test scare me
Haha yes! I avoided it for a long time because I didn't want to change how I saw myself. But then I figured it was just a fun thing to try and experience---my curiosity won out ;)
Natalie Figueroa from OITNB apparently is not Mensa material...
I've never watched the show ;)
I took a mensa practice test... it says I have a good chance to pass... haha
Sweet!
I do not want to be in the men's a...
I must have a low I.. Q...
I did a iQ test and is 115 score but never will get that IQ same as you probably
I really encourage all my students not to compare themselves to others. Just always do your best work no matter what you're doing!! IQ is just one measure. I did a video on many other types of intelligence... th-cam.com/video/_ocUjtB6-4Q/w-d-xo.html
mensa in Spanish means really dumb / how smart is using that name?
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
@@SharpCookie LABELS OF INTELLEGENCE ARE GREAT BUT ITS THE SALES OF YOUR SERVICE AND OR YOUR COMPANIONSHIP THAT WILL MAKE YOU RISE IN WORK AND PERSONAL CATAGORYS { WHEN U MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER WITH YOUR PRESENCE THATS ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS}
I SHOULD SEE IF I QUALIFY BEFORE I KILL MORE BRAIN CELLS ;LOL
It's Latin, not Spanish.
Can you tell me if the Mensa Test is very difficult? What did you think about that? I'm thinking to do that in order to test myself and know better myself as well. I appreciate whether you tell me 😁
I always think it's good to understand yourself better! Get to know your strengths and weaknesses.
@@SharpCookie in your opinion, the test is difficult? Or we have to think deeply to solve a question?
@@dinismelo4082 brooooooo okay so I know this is a year after you asked but regardless...I took a mensa test today and fml man that was hard asf 😂 questions arent acc that bad but like you're given like 15sec to read and answer each question which is a pain....im from the UK so this admission test might be different to urs tho 🤷♂️
The US Mensa tests are not particularly difficult, but they are looking for HOW you think about things rather than mastery of specific subject matter. The verbal test battery bares almost no resemblance to the "practice tests" you can find online.
they brought 3 different tests
It's still really good
I already did mine, and I am waiting for my results and I am like: 😫😖😱🥴😵 extremely nervous
where do you take it?
Good luck! 🤞
@@SharpCookie Thanks!! I passed! you should retry it. I did it twice, the first time I did it I did not pass but know I am in! you should do many practice tests, and now that you are familiar with the questions, you might get a way higher result
@@icebreaker9006 I'm from Mexico so it was Mensa mexico, I contacted the test applicator and we set up an hour and did it.
How fun!
Yes! Thanks for watching 🤓🍪
now nobody will call you mensa in spanish {its a good thing}
Bra score? I'm curious now
(I'm a member and more than a little childish)
115 is probably more accurate
I never have!
This was my first one! It's fun if you're into puzzles and things 😉
Very interesting.
Don’t feel bad I got 106.lol
Your IQ scores are below. Fairly consistent. They should preferably all show the same score as g factor is one single factor - we don't have multiple intelligences, we do have differences in personalities though. But there can be randomness, slight differences in experience/training, and then differences on IQ variables. Women score higher on verbal tests overall, men score higher on spatial tests overall. "Culturally fair" doesn't mean the test is special, it just means there is no language in the test so that a similar intelligent Chinese or Brazilian person would get the same score on it no matter their English language skills. Translating a language test gives you the same end result though. Verbal tests are for people who have lived in the country with the language for 3 or more years, not newcomers. I don't like them as much. They also may test crystallized intelligence which is not ideal.
Cattell Culture Fair: 113 IQ
Non Verbal Reasoning: 116 IQ
SRA Pictorial Reasoning Test: 119 IQ
where can i test
Hi, You can find a list of testing centers on the Mensa website. I believe right now because of Covid, they're only doing private testing by appointment instead of the usual group testing.
What a women! 😇😘
It’s impossible to measure the distance of a rocket by how accurate it hits a target-some rockets simply shoot further irrespective of accuracy. IQ tests are one tool to show an indication, but not the absolute end-all that some make it appear to be. Cheers!
Totally agree!
Sorry if this sounds racist, but I still haven`t seen a single cocastion white, non foreginer based person as a child genuise or am i not looking enought or am I seeing things acting cagy these days.
There’s no connection between race and intelligence. Most of the world is made up of people not from your country or race, so it would make sense that the majority of geniuses come from other countries that are not yours and other races that are not Caucasian. For example, 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, so I would expect approximately 60% of child geniuses to live in Asia.
You dont really want to be a part of Mensa. Its full of arrogant people.
There are some arrogant people in Mensa, just like there are in every organization. However, most members are very nice.
@@stargazer7644 You may have a point. My sample size was small.
Hey sharp cookie I wrote a rock opera on my channel called Just Might Rise Again, you should hear it, I write symphonic music apart from that but I'm a better songwriter than Paul, he fizzled out I never run out of ideas
Sounds cool!
@@SharpCookie maybe it has to bear a an industry label to be true music, or maybe it has value already. I've heard a theory that only marketable art is meaningful, but most all marketed music is poor. That's why I write cause I want to hear new music and bring a change to rock and roll, it's really grass roots to get people to listen
Good video
Thanks so much!
I had similar results when I applied, (I spazzed out during testing. It happens) but I wanted to know what my IQ was.
So I looked online, and found out there are different scales. SO you can score 120 on one test, which equates to 160 on another.
Here's what I did:
I took some detailed IQ tests online, and compared my results to others who were proud enough to post their scores for the same tests online as well.
It gives you a good idea of how you compare to others.
Hope this helps.
Interesting!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Very true about the variations in raw IQ scores from one test to another. The only common denominator is PERCENTILE. Raw IQ number means nothing and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone in Mensa telling you otherwise. Actually, to be fair, people in Mensa almost never talk about IQ. It's a given you are smart or you wouldn't be there.
@@jamesmoninger1982 I agree with what you said, with one exception.
IQ is one of the latest conversation topics today, so of course people with a high IQ are willing to talk about it.
People who go to the gym often talk about how much they can lift, and people who run track like to brag about how fast they can sprint.
So people who score well on IQ like to talk about intelligence.
Why would we be ashamed to admit we're good at something?
@@pattystomper1 Please read my remarks again. I said that members of Mensa yawn when asked to discuss or comment on IQs. I fully understand that other intelligent folk may like to discuss the topic and compare notes, scores, grades, and the like, but at Mensa gatherings, there is ALWAYS something more interesting to talk about. I don't mean this in a condescending manner whatsoever: just my observations since I joined in 1993.
I'm sure your emotional and social IQ is in the top 2%, and that's much more important and valuable.
I'm 17 and got a score of 125, don't know how accurate it is tho :/
Mensa would've been better for having you. 😔
That's so nice of you to say! Thank you!
Got 280 iq mensa
Nice!
You got 90 ,its kind of normal . 90-100 is normal iq
Hi, I'm 90th percentile, this isn't the same as an IQ of 90. My IQ is 120.
She’s way smarter than that.lol
Can't 👰🏿wife you IQ 👩🏾🎓 not hi got to be more than just a pretty face👸🏿
You are beautiful
Cookie, I came across this video while researching IQ. Never seen your channel, but I liked you instantly. The way you held it together reading that rejection letter was great. I would have been throwing shit across the room. 😂😂
The truth is IQ is genetic and there's not much we can do to improve it. You can gain a few points by prepping and studying, but it won't be much. At least you have a tripe digit IQ, I am not even sure I do. I'm probably chillin back in the 90's.😄
IQ is just like natural beauty, not much we can do about it. You got natural beauty that a lot of people don't have. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. There's a lot of Mensa nerds who've never been laid (although not all - there are normal people in there too).
You know what you should do? You should take some high-range very difficult IQ tests online. I don't mean that iqtest.com crap, but tests by guys like Paul Cooijmans who properly norms them. They are untimed and very hard, but he has a large sample he has normed it on, so it should be relatively accurate.
So glad you enjoyed the video! I'll try to find some of the tests online that you mentioned. Usually the good ones are always copyrighted ;)
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