How to Prepare for a Mensa Test

Practice and prepare for the Mensa test.

Mensa is a society in which the only qualifying factor for membership is a high IQ score. If you're interested in joining Mensa, you must score in the 98 percentile on its standardized intelligence test. The Mensa Admission Test features questions involving deductive reasoning and logic and takes two hours to complete. Take your time and prepare yourself before taking the Mensa Admission Test. You can only take the test once unless the American Mensa's Supervisory Psychologist permits a re-take due to circumstantial reasons.

Things You'll Need

• Mensa Home Test
• $18 fee for the Mensa Home Test
• $40 fee for the Mensa Admission Test

Instructions

1. Submit your contact information to get in touch with a volunteer who coordinates testing for your area. Click on the third resource link provided for the form. Contact information is sent by email within one business day.

2. Email or call the provided contact and inquire about the next time the Mensa Admission Test is to be offered.

3. Begin your test preparation by taking the "Mensa Workout" free practice test online. Click on the first resource link provided to access the test. It features 30 questions and you have 30 minutes to answer them. The test is scored immediately. The questions are very similar to those on the Mensa Admission Test, so the workout gives you a realistic idea of what the test is like.

4. Order the "Mensa Home Test" for further practice and pay the $18 fee. Click on the second resource link provided. You can take the test online or order the print version. Both are timed and similar to the supervised, full-length Mensa test, so you can get an idea whether you are likely to pass and qualify for Mensa membership.

5. Register for the Mensa Admission Test and pay the $40 fee.

6. Arrive at least five minutes early on the day of testing.

Tips & Warnings

• Get plenty of sleep the night before testing day and eat a well-balanced breakfast.

• You must be at least 14 years of age on the day of the test date.

References

• American Mensa, Ltd.: Take the Mensa Admission Test
• American Mensa, Ltd.: Mensa Home Test Order Form
• Mensa International Limited: About Mensa International

Resources

• Mensa International Limited: Mensa Workout
• American Mensa, Ltd.: The Mensa Home Test
• American Mensa, Ltd.: Receive Testing Information for Your Area