bmabray's Journal: Testing...1...2...3...

So, I did it. I took the Mensa test. It didn't seem that hard, actually. It was a lot like those standardized tests they give in high school -- No. 2 pencils and everything. :-)

It actually consisted of two tests -- a fast 12 minute, 50 question test and a more drawn out 120 question test. All I have to do is pass one to qualify. I think I did well, but who knows? We'll find out in 2-3 weeks.

Unfortunately, I won't find out my actual score. They used to give scores, but they got sued by psychologists who realized they were losing money. Seems a lot of people would take the Mensa test just to find out their I.Q., rather than pay a lot more to a psychologist to give the test. Oh well -- if I don't pass, at least I don't have to know just how dumb I really am... :-)

Why did I take the test? Curiosity, mostly. I've always wondered if I'd qualify. Plus, if I join, then I can help Angela with the Mensa stuff in a more official capacity. Like being webmaster, for example.

Speaking of which, we finally got our user name & password for the Mensa site. One of the things we're doing, as the new webmasters for our local group, is taking advantage of the free hosting available through the national office. It looks like we're going to have everything we need to setup a Slash site with non-Slash software. I'm really excited about that. People are going to be totally amazed by this. As far as we can tell, no other group is doing anything remotely like this. And what's great is, it's so easy. When other Mensa webmasters come asking, "How'd you do that?" we can show them how easy it is for them to do it, too. For a small fee, of course... :-)