Mensa

[The Brain Shop]

There was a Junior Mensans Special Interest Group formed.

[hearty_dolphin]

My son was accepted to the Mensa this year. So far we have not join any activity. Any parents have children in Mensa? What are the activities that are suitable for 7 years old.

[sleepy]

hearty_dolphin:

My son was accepted to the Mensa this year. So far we have not join any activity. Any parents have children in Mensa? What are the activities that are suitable for 7 years old.

There isn't. So far only came across durian & cycling. But not that suitable for younger children.

There is a weiqi interest group but seems like sleeping, no regular activity being organised.

[Lynn2010]

Just to revive this discussion… any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

[violin_lover]

Lynn2010:

Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

Hi Lynn, I took my Mensa test more than 2 decade ago (Dec 1990) and scored a 99 percentile. But I didn't join the club....anyway, having a letter/certificate that shows that one has a high IQ does help to boost up confident level. Hence, I do encourage your kid go for the test. It cost around $20 in 1990, not sure about the price now

[Lynn2010]

violin_lover:

Lynn2010:

Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

Hi Lynn, I took my Mensa test more than 2 decade ago (Dec 1990) and scored a 99 percentile. But I didn't join the club....anyway, having a letter/certificate that shows that one has a high IQ does help to boost up confident level. Hence, I do encourage your kid go for the test. It cost around $20 in 1990, not sure about the price now

Hmmm.... sounds good. Encourage by many to let both my dds to go for the test but i hesitate as i do not want them to grow up thinking they are superior (if they are tested for high IQ). Now that they are older, it's good to know. They should be on the higher range :). DD1 can read story books and speak full sentences at 2 yr old. DD2 can solve P2/3 level Math problem at 5 yr old.

Thanks for the comments.

[violin_lover]

Lynn2010:

Hmmm.... sounds good. Encourage by many to let both my dds to go for the test but i hesitate as i do not want them to grow up thinking they are superior (if they are tested for high IQ). Now that they are older, it's good to know. They should be on the higher range :). DD1 can read story books and speak full sentences at 2 yr old. DD2 can solve P2/3 level Math problem at 5 yr old.

Thanks for the comments.

Go for it I don't think its hard to get 98 percentile. Nowasday, they don't publish the raw score in their letter. I had a shock when I received my raw score many years ago. And knowing the raw score does help me to accomplish many things in life. ie I dare to take up lots of academia challenges, \"knowing that\" I should be able to overcome the barriers. For example, I got a \"D\" for my Physics J1 promo and still convince myself to apply for Physics \"S\" paper. Please update me the outcome of your kids' MENSA admission test

Cheers

[sleepy]

Lynn2010:

Encourage by many to let both my dds to go for the test

The last time I checked, mensa doesn't conduct IQ test for kids in primary school. To join, just need to submit IQ report done by EP.

[Lynn2010]

Sleepy, both are now in Sec sch. DD2 will be 13 yr old end of next year. No hurry. I will let them take the test if Mensa allows. Will let DD1 take after exams.

[OrangUtahn]

Lynn2010:

Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

I am re-reviving
I got tested in 1997 and am a member. I would say the benefits are largely personal and partly social. As a confidence booster it gives you an idea of where you stand, sometimes even helps you to get selected for a job when there are too many shortlisted for the same position, and helps you get acquainted with other high IQ people. I would say membership probably is of greater interest to adults rather than to teenagers because within the club are special interest groups (SIGs) and some may require in depth knowledge of a certain field. I used to attend the UK mensa while I was studying there and at that time many members joined to find life partners.

It doesn't mean people with higher IQ always succeed in life. Members come from all walks of life and it is really an eye-opener to know where these people are. On the other hand, there are quite a number of highly accomplished professionals who excel in numerous unrelated areas, e.g. well known doctors who are also music composers and novelists. Their achievements help inspire the rest of us to have a more positive outlook in life.

Some members are incredibly intelligent, typically because their minds are constantly thinking so far ahead of their peers, they often get frustrated that nobody understands them. Joining mensa can help such people get along with other members of the same wavelength so in a way it helps them socialize.