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Should I mention that I am a member of Mensa?

Should I mention that I am a member of Mensa in my personal statement?

Many people have prejudices agains Mensa members, that we all are non-sociable, autistic goofballs with our socks pulled over our trouser legs. Even though that is far from the truth it might be to my disadvantage to write it because it all depends on the view of the person that ends up reading it.

Or what do you think??

Reply 1

TheWolf

15

Mara009

Should I mention that I am a member of Mensa in my personal statement?

Many people have prejudices agains Mensa members, that we all are non-sociable, autistic goofballs with our socks pulled over our trouser legs. Even though that is far from the truth it might be to my disadvantage to write it because it all depends on the view of the person that ends up reading it.

Or what do you think??

Write it down.

Reply 2

Wise One

11

Don't do it! You'll just sound incredibly arrogant. They care more about your enthusiasm for your subject than your IQ.

Reply 3

TheWolf

15

Wise One

Don't do it! You'll just sound incredibly arrogant. They care more about your enthusiasm for your subject than your IQ.

That is not true... You word it so it doesnt sound arrogant..and maybe even so it links to your course of application.

Reply 4

Trinity Blume

get your referee to write it

Reply 5

Unregistered

No! Please do not mention it! Especially if you want to apply to Oxbridge, because a lot of these people look down on Mensa and say that true geniuses do not feel the need to join, or whatever. Loads of people don't take it seriously, especially as most people don't ever take the test, so it's not an accurate measure of anything. You're taking the risk that they will think you are a pompous fool, and wasting space that could be used to much better effect talking about why you want to do the course you have applied for.

Reply 6

NDGAARONDI

16

Having read various criticisms of IQ I decided not to bother with Mensa and had I qualified for membership, I certainly would not have bothered with it in the personal statement to be honest, even for top universities.

Reply 7

Unregistered

Especially with the top universities, in my opinion. It might impress TVU, but at any of the top 10, they'd just be like, "Anyone we accept would qualify, as would many we turn down, but most don't bother."

Reply 8

kingslaw

14

Mara009

Should I mention that I am a member of Mensa in my personal statement?

Many people have prejudices agains Mensa members, that we all are non-sociable, autistic goofballs with our socks pulled over our trouser legs. Even though that is far from the truth it might be to my disadvantage to write it because it all depends on the view of the person that ends up reading it.

Or what do you think??

No, don't. You could have an IQ of 3000, it still wouldn't prove that you are suitable for the subject. Its much more important to use that vital space to talk up how enthusiastic you are about whatever subject you wish to do.

Reply 9

Dr. Blazed

16

Just put it down in your interests section at the end, and don't make a big deal out of it. So just write "I play football, write music and have enjoyed being a member of MENSA".

Reply 10

TheWolf

15

Sorry, but what if you enjoy mensa? You get sent publications etc as well, such as 'international journal' which is ' thought provoking' or whatever. Why cant you write this as one of your co-curricular activities?

Reply 11

MC

1

TheWolf

Sorry, but what if you enjoy mensa? You get sent publications etc as well, such as 'international journal' which is ' thought provoking' or whatever. Why cant you write this as one of your co-curricular activities?

Agreed.

You must also consider that ultimately, in your personal statement, you are selling yourself, and if references to mensa do this, then put it down.

Reply 12

oldthrashbarg

7

Mara009

Should I mention that I am a member of Mensa in my personal statement?

Many people have prejudices agains Mensa members, that we all are non-sociable, autistic goofballs with our socks pulled over our trouser legs. Even though that is far from the truth it might be to my disadvantage to write it because it all depends on the view of the person that ends up reading it.

Or what do you think??

I probably would. But make sure to emphasise that it is something you do out of interest, and not something that you think helps define who you are. Every little helps.

Should I mention that I am a member of Mensa?

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