<![CDATA[Mensa]]>Hi parents.

Anyone with kids who are members with Mensa?

DS is 9 and DD is 7.
How do I get them screened to join Mensa?

Your input is much appreciated ๐Ÿ™‚

Cheers!

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BitterSweet:
hello, would just like to know/clarify - is the score that Mensa sends to you after you take the test your IQ score? also yeah I just recently took the test so if anyone has any questions they can ask me ^^

Don't think so. Otherwise my IQ would be 180. lol... *humblebragging* ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1265142https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1265142Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:46:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:18:50 GMT]]>hello, would just like to know/clarify - is the score that Mensa sends to you after you take the test your IQ score? also yeah I just recently took the test so if anyone has any questions they can ask me ^^

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203000Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:18:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:54:13 GMT]]>Sorryโ€ฆ What do u mean by monitored by GED? Did you inform the school? Have they taken the iq evaluation?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1167485https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1167485Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:54:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:12:57 GMT]]>Hi


We have joined mensa juniorโ€ฆ is there anyone out there interested to form our own activities? I have two boys turning 11 and 8. One in GEP and the other monitored by GED.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960909https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960909Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:12:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:55:09 GMT]]>

sleepy:
OrangUtahn:

many members joined to find life partners. ๐Ÿคท

Yes, that's what I have in mind too. Will renew dd's membership when she reaches marriageable age ๐Ÿ˜‰

You crack me up!
Actually I still have a group photo taken during a UK river cruise where a couple fell in love (albeit in drunken stupor) and later married. /sigh no such luck for me /cries

Aaaaanyway to the others who enquired on the thread, I feel it is best to take the aptitude test during school/uni-going age like say 15-22, when the mind is at its sharpest.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943115https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943115Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:55:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:38:10 GMT]]>

OrangUtahn:
many members joined to find life partners. ๐Ÿคท
Hey, that's what I have in mind too :evil:

Will renew dd's membership when she reaches marriageable age

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943104Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:38:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:31:15 GMT]]>

Lynn2010:
Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

I am re-reviving ๐Ÿ™‚
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. ๐Ÿคท

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943100https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/943100Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:31:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:16:18 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/820160https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/820160Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:16:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:32:43 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/820110https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/820110Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:32:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:10:35 GMT]]>

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 ๐Ÿ™‚ 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819714https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819714Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:10:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:48:34 GMT]]>

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 ๐Ÿ™‚

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819683Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:48:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:20:29 GMT]]>

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 ๐Ÿ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819657https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819657Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:20:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:19:02 GMT]]>Just to revive this discussionโ€ฆ any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819626https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/819626Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:19:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:30:35 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671123https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671123Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:30:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:32:43 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/669878https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/669878Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:32:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:53:45 GMT]]>There was a Junior Mensans Special Interest Group formed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/667104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/667104Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:53:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:52:20 GMT]]>Hi all,


As the child is too young for normal testing, you may approach any registered psychologist for IQ testing for their child (http://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/). However, following psychologists do perform this service:

Nicon Chin, Mensa Singapore's resident psychologist:
Psychologist/Cert.
Hypnotherapist
Psychological Therapy Centre
Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre #09-02
3 Mt Elizabeth
Singapore 228510


Wilson Chan
Registered Psychologist (Singapore)
Diplomate, American Academy of Special Education Professionals
MA (App. Psychology), BSc (Hons, C1), Dip Ed, BCSE, MSPS, Assoc APA, member of MENSA
Gifted Academy, Singapore
165, Bukit Merah Central #03-3665 S150165
Tel: +65-93832244
Email: gifted_learners@yahoo.com.sg
Website: http://www.gifted-academy.com.sg

It is entirely in your discretion whether the child should undergo such IQ test and if so, which psychologist to approach (for avoidance of doubt, the psychologist does not have to be from the above list).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/667103https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/667103Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:52:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:55:49 GMT]]>Benefit - maybe just the honour of being a mensa member?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/664956https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/664956Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:55:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:19:44 GMT]]>Seem not much benefits. Read in that thread not much activities for junior members.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146932https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146932Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:19:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:02:01 GMT]]>errrr...but still cannot find the answer of what are the benefit of joining it.. :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146912https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146912Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:02:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:57:56 GMT]]>

sleepy:
some discussion here

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6479&highlight=mensa
thanks for the info ๐Ÿ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146909https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146909Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:57:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:53:38 GMT]]>some discussion here

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6479&highlight=mensa

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146905https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146905Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:53:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:47:38 GMT]]>Hi does anyone send your child to join Mensa organisation? I would like to know more about the activities they have and the benefit of joining it. ๐Ÿ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146895https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/146895Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:47:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mensa on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:09:42 GMT]]>

Fairy:

And, its the top 2% of the general population - not sure how they determine that.

There's usually a percentile indicated on the IQ report.

So I suppose they are looking at the 98 percentile in a bell curve http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_distribution

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/92958https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/92958Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:09:42 GMT