That’s not what I was expecting. I thought they were going to lower the qualifying score by half as a promotion.
Or half price, whichever is cheaper.
Seems more of an issue of feeling entitled or arrogant. The fees are there to pay for the benefits of activities.
Good joke though.
Technically, all the kids could be “above average”, as long as you define your terms. Above the national average? Sure, entirely possible. Above the average for the school? That goes against the definition of “average” surely - unless you fiddle with the definition of “all our kids”, all the kids of a particular parent? (Again, highly probable). All grade 4 kids? Possible …
For example, all Mensa members have IQs that can best be described as “above average”, even though, as you tried to explain to the school board, you can’t have everyone be “above average”.
(And, yes, I know this is a zombie thread, but I don’t care, I missed it the first time around, so I’m glad it’s been zombified. I suppose making a “braaaaains!” joke would be cliche, though.
A “braaaiiiiinnnnnnnssssss” joke in a zombie thread about Mensa would be marvelous. 
Infinity.
What do I win?
All I can say is you’re absolutely right. People talking above me (and I consider no one above me) and nothing in my area that I was interested in attending.
In my test, I failed every single math word problem. (Not the adding/subtractiing of making change in money) But I knew my Greek mythology so I know the paragraph I was quoted. Still I got 99 percentile.
Double post. Although I probably quoted wrongly. Sorry.
I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who applied for admission and was denied. Does it actually happen.
Exactly. They collect dues from the members, ergo ipso facto more members = more dues = a stronger “club.” The last thing they want is membership to dwindle.
How long do you have to be a member before they let you in on the plot to take over the world?
Funny that no one has quoted Groucho Marx yet.
See post #30
Sorry I missed some remarks…
It is only my opinion in spite of giving offense to your question… Why? if you are that clever? Or not… Acquired knowledge ranks second to that of any genius.
You mean anyone who qualified and was denied admission? I am not aware of anyone. The constitution says “There shall be no other qualification or disqualification for initial membership eligibility.”
The constitution also says that you must abide by the rules, just as you do here (don’t be a jerk), and people can be suspended, removed from any office they hold, or expelled. There is a hearing process. I wonder what would happen if Charles Manson sent in his SAT scores and his dues. We do have members who are incarcerated.
I believe the intent of the question was to ask whether they will actually accept anyone who applies regardless of test scores. As in, does their real criteria amount to “anyone with the money who dares to submit an application knowing it’s supposedly a Nerd Club”?
Ah. In that case, no. You cannot buy your way in. I will not besmirch the Supervising Psychologist by implying that enough money would tempt him (or her; I don’t remember who it is currently) to risk his license, professional ethics, and reputation by admitting somebody who doesn’t qualify but who can write a big check.
How many people actually take the test? Does every chapter have a supervising psychologist? Is there just one that travels the world giving tests?
And why a psychologist? I mean, sure, there is maybe something wrong with anyone who applies in the first place… 
American Mensa has a supervising psychologist who authorizes local members to proctor locally-administered tests. He/She also is responsible for the appropriate review of “prior evidence,” scores the applicant submits from other sources. Here is a list of various tests that can be used for these purposes. The reason for having a psychologist is for qualification to evaluate psychological tests, which include IQ tests.
I don’t know how many people take the test. There is one supervising psychologist who is either employed by or under contract with the national organization to make sure that the tests are administered fairly and properly. The tests are given by volunteer proctors who have to meet certain qualifications; I’m not a proctor so I can’t be more specific. There is training involved and I believe you have to have a degree in something, perhaps at least education or psychology.
I think IQ tests are commonly given by a psychologist. They were all invented by psychologists, weren’t they? Binet, Cattell, all those folks?
ETA: What MLS said.