Testing
General Testing Information
Testing is available for people 14 and older. (For information about testing options for those younger than 14, visit the American Mensa Web site or call 1-800-66MENSA.) If you think you may qualify based on past test scores, visit the American Mensa Web site for submitting test scores. Testing usually takes less than two hours. Regular testing sessions are held the second Saturday of every month (except October and December) in Plymouth. Individually scheduled testing sessions can be requested in Ann Arbor, Flint, Grosse Pointe, Plymouth, Southfield, Sterling Heights and Downriver.
Testing Options
SEMM will be hosting testing sessions during our Regional Gathering, SEMMantics from May 1 through May 3, 2009. The testing session will be Saturday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. More details on SEMMantics can be found on our RG page.
- Mensa Home Test. Your score on this test will not qualify you for Mensa membership. However, it may help you decide whether you want to take the Mensa Admissions Test.
- Mensa Admissions Test
- Second Saturday sessions: SEMM offers testing the second Saturday of every month except October and December.
- Individually scheduled sessions: If you can’t attend the next monthly testing session, please check that option on your application to request an appointment.
- Culture Fair Mensa Admissions Test. We offer a test for those with reading disabilities or whose native language is not English. This test is available only at the Sterling Heights site. If you prefer this test, please check the third option on the application.
How to Register
- Click to the SEMM Testing Application
- Fill it out.
- Print the completed form.
- Attach a check (in US funds). Home Test fees are payable to Southeast Michigan Mensa. Admission Test fees are payable to American Mensa, Ltd.
- Mail the check and form to:
Pauline Averbach
2378 22nd Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
You will receive your confirmation and location information by phone or email.
Test Day Information
- Arrive on time for check-in.
- Please bring picture identification.
- Testing will begin promptly at the scheduled time.
- No walk-ins or observers are allowed during testing.
Other Questions
If you have other questions, or require further information, please contact our proctor coordinator, Pauline Averbach by email or writing to 2378 22nd Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192. Or you can call American Mensa at (817) 607-0060.
Page last updated: Monday, April 20, 2009