Mensa Testing

Chicago Area Mensa regularly offers a proctored test for admission to the organization for a testing fee of $40.00. The test is offered for the convenience of those individuals interested in joining Mensa who either 1) do not have a qualifying intelligence test score on a previously-taken exam, or 2) prefer to take the admissions test. Please note – Mensa proctored tests are not recommended for the sight or hearing-impaired.

There are testing sessions held in several locations throughout the Chicago metro area each month--a current list is below. The testing sessions last approximately 2 hours and are open to applicants 14 years of age and older. (Individuals between the ages of 14 and 17 MUST have a parent or guardian present). Individuals interested in taking the test should contact Testing Coordinator, Cindy Ogilvie, for directions. You may leave a message at (847) 303-1960, or, for more immediate response, contact her via email at testing@chicago.us.mensa.org.

Here are the dates of some upcoming testing sessions (all sites/times subject to change):

Sheraton Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, IL

(Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Culture-Fair candidates MUST pre-register).

Saturday, April 26, at 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, at 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 30, at 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 28, at 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, at 4 p.m.

Chicago, IL, at the University of Illinois at Chicago

(This site normally tests once a month, mid-month, mid-week; reservations are REQUIRED due to space limitations at the facility and will be accepted until 2 days before the scheduled test).

Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13, at 6 p.m.

Rockford, IL

Email testing@chicago.us.mensa.org to be notified of the next date.

Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m.

Batavia, IL

Email testing@chicago.us.mensa.org to be notified of the next date.

Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m.

South Bend, IN

Email testing@chicago.us.mensa.org to be notified of the next date.

Bloomington/Normal, IL

Email testing@chicago.us.mensa.org to be notified of the next date.

Culturally Unbiased Test

For people who do not use English as their primary language, have dyslexia, or have other disabilities which prevent taking the standard, written test, we offer a non-language based test. This test is not appropriate for sight impaired, hearing impaired, or severely handicapped people.

Currently there is no Culturally Unbiased Test regularly scheduled; however, you can contact our Testing Coordinator, Cindy Ogilvie if you wish to take this test. Cindy can be contacted at (847) 303-1960, or via email at testing@chicago.us.mensa.org. If you do not speak/understand any English, we will accommodate with an interpreter, if possible.

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