Test scores FAQ
What
are some of the tests accepted for admission into American
Mensa?
Where do I find my old
scores?
It
has been a long time. Are my scores still acceptable?
What about SAT blended
scores?
How long
does the evaluation process take?
Why do
you take the top 5 percent on the GMAT?
What is acceptable
documentation?
How do I
submit acceptable documentation?
The
testing service says they won't send the scores to you. What do I
do?
I
want to keep my originals. What if I want my documentation
returned?
Where
do I send my Mensa application, documentation and evaluation
fee?
If
my application and the documentation come separately, will you match
them?
What
are some of the tests accepted for admission into American Mensa?
We accept approximately 200
different
test scores for Mensa membership. We do
not accept tests of achievement, such as the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
and the California Tests of Basic Skills. Generally, we accept tests
that measure aptitude or ability. Since this list is constantly changing
as more tests are developed and reviewed, we do not have a complete list
available. If your test is not listed, please contact Testing and Admissions.
Where do I find my old
scores?
You may be able to get original copies of
your test scores by contacting one of the following agencies:
For the GRE, GMAT, SAT: Educational Testing Service, PO Box 592,
Princeton NJ 08540; 609/921-9000; www.ets.org.
For the ACT: American College Testing, PO Box 168, Iowa City IA 55240;
www.act.org.
For the LSAT: LSAC, Box 2000-T, Newtown PA 18940; www.lsac.org.
For the AGCT, GT, NGCT, GCT: National Personnel Records Center, attn:
Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis MO
63132; http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/.
For the Miller Analogy (MAT): Psychological Corporation, 555 Academic
Cir., San Antonio TX 78204; 800/622-3231; http://harcourtassessment.com/.
It
has been a long time. Are my scores still acceptable?
Scores are acceptable forever as long as they meet the Mensa
requirements.
What about SAT blended
scores?
Mensa does not accept blended scores or those from more than one test
administration.
How long does the
evaluation process take?
Evaluation of prior test scores should only take two to four weeks. If
it has been longer since you sent in your evidence of prior testing,
please contact Testing and Admissions.
Why do you
take the top 5 percent on the GMAT?
This is because the sample — those taking the
GMAT — is not a normally distributed sample. (They have
probably completed three to four years of college.) The scores are
adjusted to reflect this.
What is acceptable
documentation?
If the test was administered by a school or school psychologist, the
acceptable format is:
• An original or notarized copy of the report from the school
psychologist, on school district letterhead, signed by the psychologist;
OR
• An official school transcript (with the school seal or
sealed in a school district envelope); OR
• A letter from the school guidance office, on school
letterhead, signed by an administrator.
If the test was given by an individual psychologist, the acceptable
format is:
• Documentation on psychologist, clinic or agency
letterhead;
• The candidate's name;
• The date of test;
• The name of test;
• The full scale IQ and percentile;
• The original signature of the psychologist giving the test;
AND
• The inclusion of the psychologist's license number.
If the test was given by the armed forces, the acceptable format is a
notarized copy of the record or the record sent from the National
Personnel Records Center.
How do I submit
acceptable documentation?
The testing service says they won't send the scores to you. What do I
do?
To submit your evidence, you have three options:
1. Have the school or testing service send your scores directly to us
separate from your Mensa application and evaluation fee. To protect your
privacy, some testing services will only send test scores directly to
you. In this case, have them send it to you and then mail it, unopened,
with your Mensa application and evaluation fee.
2. Submit your original document with your Mensa application and
evaluation fee. If you would like the original returned, please include
a SASE with your scores.
3. Send a notarized copy of your evidence with your Mensa application
and evaluation fee.
I
want to keep my originals. What if I want my documentation returned?
You have two choices:
1. Send the original with a SASE so that we may return it to you; OR
2. Send in a notarized copy. Please have the notary write a jurat
stating, "This is a true and exact copy of the original presented before
me on this date."
Where
do I send my Mensa application, documentation and evaluation
fee?
Send to:
American Mensa, Ltd.
Attn: Testing and Admissions Manager
1229 Corporate Drive West
Arlington TX 76006-6103
If
my application and the documentation come separately, will you match
them?
Yes. However, the name on the documentation must match the name on the
application. If it is different for some reason, documentation must be
included — for example, a notarized copy of a social
security card, marriage license or court records to show a new married
name.
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