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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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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
Mensa’s October testing extravaganza is here!
Save 10% on private testing! Find out more at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/ and register for a session at one of Minnesota’s five locations with this offer good only in October.
Test at one of our proctored sessions for just 50% the regular price in October! We’re running seven sessions around the state to support this fantastic offer. Check out the opportunities near you and register for a session. Seats are limited, so don’t wait.
Still on the fence about testing? Mensa now allows you to retake the admissions tests after eight weeks from the last time. Whew! End up being a bad day for testing? No problem. Think you can do better with a second chance? You’re covered.
If October just doesn’t work well with your schedule, you can still take advantage of the half-off sale by buying a testing voucher. Vouchers are good forever, so pick one up on sale and use it at a future testing session. What’s more, vouchers are required for some of the testing sessions due to venue restrictions. Head on over to https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on “SIGN UP” on the login page.
Registration is required for many sessions and highly recommended even where we take walk-ins because registrations take precedence. Email testing@mnmensa.org to register. Registrants will receive confirmation and information about the session, location, and parking a few days before the test session.
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.
Contact testing@mnmensa.org with questions.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 A.m.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
Minnesota Center
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/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. 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 and seats are provided first to those who registered. 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.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:00 P.m.
Northeast Minnesota / Duluth Area
Duluth Public Library
520 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Payment is by vouchers only due to venue restrictions. Purchase a testing voucher from American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are NOT allowed. You must register and purchase a voucher before the test, even the night before is okay. Register by emailing testing@mnmensa.org.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:00 P.m.
North Central Minnesota / Bemidji Area
Bemidji Public Library
509 America Avenue Northwest
Bemidji, MN 56601
Payment is by vouchers only due to venue restrictions. Purchase a testing voucher from American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are NOT allowed. You must register and purchase a voucher before the test, even the night before is okay. Register by emailing testing@mnmensa.org.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
2:00 P.m.
Northwest Minnesota / Fargo Area
Morehead Public Library
118 5th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Payment is by vouchers only due to venue restrictions. Purchase a testing voucher from American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are NOT allowed. You must register and purchase a voucher before the test, even the night before is okay. Register by emailing testing@mnmensa.org.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
1:30 P.m.
South Central Minnesota / Mankato Area
CANCELLED
Due to a scheduling change with the proctor, we are unable to provide this session as planned. We will provide a session in Mankato at a future date.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
1:00 P.m.
Southwest Minnesota / Sioux Falls Area
Comfort Suites and Conference Center
1447 Prairie Drive
Worthington, MN, 56187
Payment can be made by pre-purchased vouchers, cash, check, or credit card at the beginning of testing. Purchase a testing voucher from American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are allowed but you must be there 15 minutes before the start time and seats are provided first to those who registered. Please consider registering by emailing testing@mnmensa.org, even if it’s the night before the test. Testing is in the hotel’s meeting room, not their banquet rooms.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
Minnesota Center
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/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. 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 and seats are provided first to those who registered. 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.