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it isnt unreasonable that a conversation develops to be about more than the initial question.
Perhaps talking about the fact I might have 4 Y chromosones isnt very relevant, but talking about whether trying to get into MENSA is worthwhile or not seems pretty closely related to the matter at hand.
If purplelirpa wants to get into MENSA, I dont think anyone is suggeting it is a really harmful thing, just that maybe energies can be better spent on something with a more obviously practical application.
In terms of concrete advise, I think it is pretty straightforward and the OP will know for themselves: try to be relaxed about the test, do some practice online for a couple of weeks before hand... there isnt much else to it.
A cynic MIGHT say that since when you pass the test you have to pay a membership fee to get into MENSA, perhaps not so very many people fail... but I wouldnt be so cynical to give such ideas any real credence.
If you need reassurance...since I looked into it, apparently even my score of 142 is enough for MENSA: ask yourself this - if a society for clever people would let in even me, the bar cannot being set high. If you were taken out of classes to attend some sessions for brighter pupils it is likely that you must be bright enough for MENSA. I used to get taken out of class, for the purpose of standing and facing the wall outside so I couldnt distract other pupils anymore.
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