Are you smart enough for Mensa?

AS part of the October Emotional Intelligence Awareness month, the KwaZulu-Natal chapter of Mensa South Africa will conduct free testing for candidates interested in taking the assessment on Saturday, 26 October in Westville. There will be no charge for writing the test and candidates may leave with their results. The test is optimised for 16 years and older, it is not suitable for younger people.

The test is in multiple-choice format and consists of two sections. A candidate may join Mensa by passing either section. The first one tests general reasoning, and the second tests visual-spatial abilities. The test is conducted by a registered psychologist and takes about two hours. Results are confidential, and simply comprise notification of whether the candidate passed Mensa’s criteria for membership or not – you do not get an IQ score.

Mensa is an international organisation for people who score at or above the 98th percentile on a standard IQ test; that is, in the top two per cent of the population. It is in effect a social club for people who sometimes enjoy the company of others who think a little quicker or see a slightly bigger picture than the average. There are branches in all four major centres in South Africa, and the local KZN branch is active with about one meeting per month. The meetings vary between social gatherings and ones of a more mentally stimulating nature.

Should you wish to write the test, it is essential to book your place by email with your full details to Shaun on kzn.testingofficer@mensa.org.za.

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