How to join Mensa

You can join Mensa in one of three ways. Either:

Qualify by taking our locally proctored test,

Submit a qualifying score from a test you have already taken, or

Pass a Mensa-approved test through a private psychologist.

Taking the locally proctored test

If you want to take the test locally (or simply request information), please confirm your attendance by contacting Ed, our Proctor Coordinator, either by Email or by phone* at his office number, (206) 285-8936, by the Thursday evening before the test.

*Note: If you choose to call, please leave a message at my office stating your name, contact information, any questions for me, and intention to be at the test location at the scheduled time. These "confirmations" are for attendance estimates and preparations only, but I will try to call you back, especially if you have questions.

Walk-ins are always welcome!

The testing cost is $40.00, payable by money order, check, or credit card.

Next available testing dates (2008)

Each testing day falls on a Saturday. The test always begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts for about two hours. We hope one of these dates works for you:

March 29th
April 26th
May 31st
June 28th
July -none-
August 30th
September 27th
October 18th (National Test Day)
November 15th
December -none-

Please note: The regular Mensa test is designed for people over 14 years of age who are fluent in English. If regular testing would be difficult for you because of cultural or language differences, ADHD, learning disabilities or other problems, you might want to take the alternative nonverbal, untimed test (a language-free measure of abstract problem-solving ability). The Proctor Coordinator can help you with this option.

If you are under 18, one of your parents must sign a permission slip provided by the Proctor Coordinator, so be sure to contact Ed in advance to make arrangements. Or, an even better option would be to bring a parent with you to the testing session.

Location

Admission testing is currently conducted at the following location:

Calvery Christian Assembly
6801 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Map and directions to Seattle testing site

We also have secured a new Bellingham testing location. Email Ed for information.

Should you become ill at the last minute, do not come; you want to be at your best. However, be sure to call Ed later to remain on the mailing list.

What to bring

The test should take 2 hours or less. We try to have the room open 20 minutes ahead of time, so come early and look through our publications. Dress in layers, since room temperatures vary.

Bring the following to the test:

A photo ID.
A couple of number 2 pencils.
A check or money order for the $40 fee, made out to Mensa. Or, you can pay by credit card if you prefer.
A permission slip signed by a parent if you are under 18, or bring your parent along!
You are welcome to bring a beverage in a quiet, lidded container (there is a QFC two blocks south on Roosevelt if you need caffeine).

We wish you well on our test. Your results will come to you only, from American Mensa, in about two weeks. However, the IQ and percentile numbers can no longer be given, since we are not a "licensed testing facility."

Your qualifying score will enable you to enjoy our many Member Benefits. (This link will take you to the American Mensa Web site.)

Submitting existing test scores

Certain test scores are accepted in lieu of an entrance exam. These might have been given by schools, colleges, the military, or private psychologists (and they include old SAT scores). If your score qualifies, you can apply for membership online or by writing to American Mensa Ltd., 1229 Corporate Drive West, Arlington, TX 76006-6103.

To review some accepted test scores, click on Sample Test Scores accepted in lieu of exam. (This link will take you to our national American Mensa Web site.)

Testing through a private psychologist

If you choose to be evaluated by a private psychologist, confirm that the test is one of the many that Mensa accepts, and have the results sent directly to American Mensa Ltd. at the address listed above.

Just for fun!

Just for fun, try taking our Mensa Workout test. (It is not an IQ test. This score will not qualify you for Mensa.)

For general MWW information or questions about events, contact either:

Ed Ledger by email at locsec@westernwashington.us.mensa.org or phone at (206) 285-8936,
--OR--
Allan Ripley by email at allan@arbion.com or phone at (360) 871-0910.

For questions about our Gifted Children program, please email the GC Coordinator at gifted@mensaww.org.
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