[Ohiogift] Mensa Qualification Test April, May 2021 in Kettering (near Dayton)

[Art Snyder]

Of interest to those in southwest Ohio:
Dayton Area Mensa, the local chapterof the high IQ society Mensa (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.us.mensa.org__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2irTHNrT6$ ) will offer the society’s membership qualification test on Thursdays, April22 and May 20, 2021, starting at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Dorothy LaneAmerican Baptist Church, 960 W. Dorothy Lane, Kettering (across from Community Golf Course). 

The test takes about two hours. Test-takers shouldarrive and sign in 15-20 minutes before start time. Late-arrivals cannot beaccommodated once testing has started. Those who score in the top 2 per centof the general public on either of two tests of logic and reasoning will beinvited to join Mensa. Face masks covering the nose and mouth will be requiredat all times while inside the building, and safe social distancing will bemaintained at all times. A maximum of six test-takers can be accommodated andpre-registrants will have priority. If you can’t wear a mask, we may be able toschedule you for a test after the public health situation improves. As onepublic health expert said, “The virus is in charge.” 

For information abouttesting or to pre-register, contact the Testing Coordinator, testing at dayton.us.mensa.orgor 937-546-7885. American Mensa is not for profit butmust cover expenses including paying for the right to use a copyrighted test. Fora test administered by a local group’s volunteer proctor the national officecharges $60 to evaluate and report the candidate’s test results.Persons14 years old but less than 18 must have a parent or guardian signfor permission to take the test although the parent/guardian need not bepresent during the testing session. We can provide the permission form inadvance upon request and they will be available at the testing session. Thetest Mensa uses is not valid for persons under 14 years of age, who mayqualify by other means. Persons under 14, or their parents ifappropriate, are invited to visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.us.mensa.org/join/gifted-youth-admission/__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2ik68YLdk$  and https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.mensaforkids.org__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2igR_yg__$ . Those under 18 or parents areinvited to see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.us.mensa.org/learn/gifted-youth/faqs-about-ymembership/__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2ikPjpU58$ . American Mensa has members as young as3 years to over 100 and the Dayton group has members of primary school agethrough late-80s.There is an additional way to test and qualify forMensa membership for those who find the testing schedule inconvenient. See https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.us.mensa.org/testing__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2igt2MuBn$  for information.A non-language battery of tests is available forthose whose primary language is not English, those who are dyslexic, or thosewho have a physical condition which would prevent them from taking the regularMensa Admissions Tests. The non-language tests are given only by individualappointment. If this would apply to you, please let us know so we can set up anappointment.If you already have documentation of a qualifyingtest score, it can be used in lieu of taking another test. Mensa accepts over200 tests. See https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.us.mensa.org/join/testscores/__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2ivd9WTQm$   for the most common qualifyingscores used to join Mensa. About 60 per cent of our members qualified thisway. This is the only way a person under age 14 can qualifyIfyou have any questions about Mensa or the Dayton local group, please contact usand see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.dayton.us.mensa.org__;!!KGKeukY!kqTUbOOpoB5daIh6JE7rcPdliebdadVMvv2cQ64YnuOaRHXFkWAFpUPcKCt2ihDyUo2s$ . We’re looking forward to soon welcoming you asa new member of Dayton Area Mensa and meeting you soon and often at Mensagatherings.
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