Where can I officially take an IQ test?

Official intelligence tests can be administered by third-party services or local schools and colleges. Just make sure that before you take the test at one of these places, that you do your due diligence and find out if they are certified by your high IQ society.

Is IQ testing illegal?

IQ tests in general are not banned. IQ tests are not allowed when they disproportionately impact certain protected groups, and are not shown to be necessary for screening applicants. The key is whether there is a business necessity for this test or other requirement.

How do I find out my real IQ?

The IQ was calculated by dividing the individual’s mental age (determined by performance on the test) by his or her chronological age and multiplying by 100. Today, the most commonly-used IQ test is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.

Can I hire based on IQ?

If the employer wanted to administer some test to qualify the employee for employment (which test is reasonably calibrated to generate an IQ-ish type score*), there’s nothing illegal about it in most jurisdictions of the US.

Do companies use IQ tests?

However, true “IQ” tests are not often used as employment tests. Instead, most employers opt for cognitive aptitude tests designed and validated specifically for predicting employee success. Both IQ tests and employment aptitude tests measure critical thinking skills, learning ability, and problem solving.

Where can I get tested for covid-19 in New York State?

Testing for COVID-19 is widely available throughout New York State. Individuals who have questions about COVID-19 testing should call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or visit the NYSDOH website. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call the testing site or your health care provider before you go for testing.

How well do IQ tests correlate with other tests?

In official studies, IQ tests correlate very well with other IQ tests, the same IQ test repeated later on, and other tests of intellectual ability like the SAT. For example, IQ scores and SAT scores tend to correlate at around 0.7, a very impressive match. But I surveyed readers of my blog on their IQs and SAT scores.

What IQ do you need for Mensa?

In fact, there are many different types of IQ tests and IQ scoring scales, plus intelligence tests that don’t even show results as an IQ score. For admission to Mensa, applicants must take a standard intelligence test and score at or above the 98th percentile.

How much higher is the average IQ in each state?

So while the nation as a whole averages roughly a 98 IQ, individual states range as much as six points higher or four points below the national average.