You’ve Taken the First Step
We are excited about your interest in joining our community, where the qualification for membership is having an IQ score in the top 2%. The information below highlights your options and has more information about testing in Minnesota.
Want to get an idea of how you might do without the commitment? American Mensa offers an affordable practice test you take at home. Click here to learn more on the American Mensa site.
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Kevin in Chaska,
Testing Coordinator
Qualification Options
Past Test Scores
The majority of members join using one of around 150 standardized tests they took in the past. Click the button to find out if you already have a qualifying score.
American Mensa Past Test Score Information
Private Testing
This option is administered by companies that provide standardized test services, such as those for professional certifications. This is the most flexible as you pick what works best in your schedule based on the list of available openings from the company.
This is currently the only testing option in Minnesota. There are five locations around the state shown on the map to the right.
American Mensa Private Testing Information
Local Proctored Testing
Our proctors are members who received training and certification to administer the Mensa admission tests. Testing sessions include a group of applicants in the same room. Note that tests are evaluated by American Mensa; proctors do not score your test or know your result.
Minnesota Mensa Proctored Testing Schedule
Join Mensa through local group proctored testing at our upcoming sessions in July and August.
Not in the Twin Cities? We’re scouting for venues we can use for proctored testing at other locations around Minnesota. Check back for news or contact testing@mnmensa.org.
You must be at least 14 years old and bring a photo ID in order to test. If you are under age 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian so they can complete a testing authorization form. Mensa now allows applicants to take the admission tests more than once, but there must be at least eight weeks between sessions.
Registration is highly recommended by emailing testing@mnmensa.org. Registrants will receive a confirmation and information about the session, location, and parking a few days before the test session.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
10:00 A.m.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
7760 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55435
Payment can be made by pre-purchased vouchers, cash, check, or credit card at the beginning of testing. Purchase a testing voucher at American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/ and clicking on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are allowed as the building will be open when the session starts, but you must be there 15 minutes before the start time. Please consider registering by emailing testing@mnmensa.org, even if it’s the night before the test. Testing is in the CONFERENCE ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR; follow the building signs about the conference rooms.
Thursday,
August 22, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
7760 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55435
Payment can be made by pre-purchased vouchers, cash, check, or credit card at the beginning of testing. Purchase a testing voucher at American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/ and clicking on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are allowed as the building will be open when the session starts, but you must be there 15 minutes before the start time. Please consider registering by emailing testing@mnmensa.org, even if it’s the night before the test. Testing is in the CONFERENCE ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR; follow the building signs about the conference rooms.