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MENSA: I am considering joining...
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Xenuria
#1 - 2012-06-29 22:50:12 UTC
The only requirement is that you score on a legitimate assessment within the highly gifted range(2% of the population).

Here is my dilemma, I have taken many many tests and assessments over the years, especially when I was younger. I don't have the records in front of me as they have to be requested but I think I remember scoring high enough to qualify on one of the tests I took when I was 17.

However this is something that follows you forever and is essentially tied to your membership to MENSA.

My question is, should I pay the money to be retested and potentially score higher, like in the 140+ range or should I just jump through the hoops to get a certified copy of one of my older scores and use that to qualify for MENSA?

I want my initial membership score to be something that accurately reflects my talent, not something that is barely passing that I took when I was 17.



Advice?
Suggestions?

CSM 12 Candidate
Istvaan Shogaatsu
Guiding Hand Social Club
#2 - 2012-06-29 23:07:24 UTC
My advice: Mensa is for jerks who want everyone to know how smart they are. Avoid.
Shameless Avenger
Can Preachers of Kador
#3 - 2012-06-29 23:20:18 UTC
You do know what "mensa" means in Spanish?

"This is the Ninja. He will scan you down; he will salvage your wrecks and there shall be no aggro"
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2012-06-29 23:23:19 UTC
Shameless Avenger wrote:
You do know what "mensa" means in Spanish?


According to google translate it means "mensa"

Also I think you might be looking for NAMBLA... you know, the kiddie pron?

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Shameless Avenger
Can Preachers of Kador
#5 - 2012-06-29 23:35:33 UTC  |  Edited by: Shameless Avenger
google failed you.

"mensa" or "menso" means dumb (mensa if female, menso if male)

Abundant examples of the word mensa/menso are available on the classic show "El chavo del 8" ... linky

PS: Not to be confused with "mansa" or "manso" which means docile.

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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2012-06-29 23:42:08 UTC
I'm going back to Yahoo Evil

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Xenuria
#7 - 2012-06-29 23:42:35 UTC  |  Edited by: Xenuria
According to the website MENSA means table.

Besides I have spent enough time in the darker parts of the net to know that something does not need to have a good name or any name at all to be effective or accomplish goals.

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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
#8 - 2012-06-30 00:27:29 UTC
If you're so convinced you'll score noticeably higher, just do it anyway, you never know what else it could be useful for.
However, an organization that potentially accepts up to 2% of the world's population with the only condition being to take a test... that's nearly 7 times the population of my country, potentially. Not exactly exclusive.

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Xenuria
#9 - 2012-06-30 00:47:24 UTC
Akita T wrote:
If you're so convinced you'll score noticeably higher, just do it anyway, you never know what else it could be useful for.
However, an organization that potentially accepts up to 2% of the world's population with the only condition being to take a test... that's nearly 7 times the population of my country, potentially. Not exactly exclusive.

Oh I realize that MENSA is anything but an exclusive group. I do however feel that by linking myself with this group I can network with more people and potentially expand my interests.

CSM 12 Candidate
Sverige Pahis
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#10 - 2012-06-30 01:49:42 UTC
I'll get you in xenuria, I know a guy who knows a guy we go way back just let me know I'll make the call
Sverige Pahis
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#11 - 2012-06-30 01:50:26 UTC
just promise not to tell anyone 'kay?
Xenuria
#12 - 2012-06-30 01:52:41 UTC
Sverige Pahis wrote:
I'll get you in xenuria, I know a guy who knows a guy we go way back just let me know I'll make the call


I really do not need help getting into something like MENSA...
You should know this more than most people.
It's just a matter of what I want my entry score to be.

Do I want it to be just above entry requirements (my score from a test I took years ago), or do I want to spend the money to take another test and potentially score way higher because of how I have developed intellectually.

CSM 12 Candidate
Sverige Pahis
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#13 - 2012-06-30 01:57:38 UTC
Re-sit it.
Blane Xero
The Firestorm Cartel
#14 - 2012-06-30 02:38:40 UTC
Take the test and provide evidence of your score here. You honestly have nothing to lose.

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Nachteule Kohen
#15 - 2012-06-30 03:35:52 UTC
there's no real benefit about joining mensa other than finding friends with higher test scores. just because two people scored higher tham most people, doesn't mean they have the same interests.

take america for example, poor education yet there is punks, goths, skaters, ravers, atheists, christians, muslims etc... so even if you do join mensa, you'll have to work hard to find a friend worthy of playing eve with.
Istvaan Shogaatsu
Guiding Hand Social Club
#16 - 2012-06-30 03:51:23 UTC
Heh... the top 2%... hahaha, Mensa.
Copine Callmeknau
Dirty Vagrants
Intergalactic Space Hobos
#17 - 2012-06-30 07:52:46 UTC
I've seen your posts.....

You should definitely dredge up the old copy

There should be a rather awesome pic here
jason hill
Red vs Blue Flight Academy
#18 - 2012-06-30 08:38:45 UTC
joining mensa means that you can go on telly programmes like this one



the final countdown

Big smile
AlleyKat
The Unwanted.
#19 - 2012-06-30 09:25:17 UTC
I wouldn't wish to be a member of a club that would have me as a member.

This space for rent.
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Mad Hermit
Wayward Alliance
#20 - 2012-06-30 11:09:42 UTC
Istvaan Shogaatsu wrote:
My advice: Mensa is for jerks who want everyone to know how smart they are. Avoid.
In my experience, most Mensans tend to keep their membership a secret, because if they don't they get branded elitist jerks. Roll

Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.
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