I remember when they came to my school to administer the ASVAB test to everyone in my grade. I don't remember what grade it was, but I made sure to be absent that day. Never joined the military nor did I have an interest in doing so. I thought it was stupid to try to force me to take the test. Great respect for all you military folks, just wasn't for me.Purplehood wrote:You may or may not be surprised at just how accurate the ASVAB test was...not sure if they still use it anymore. I was a Recruiter for 3 years and found that it is does an extremely thorough evaluation of ones abilities and is an excellent indicator of IQ.rm9792 wrote:They put me at 135 in junior high school and wanted me in accelerated classes but I was too lazy so I declined. Military had me at 145 but I question their testing methods. I have met a lot of high IQ folk who couldn't change their own spare tire so not too impressed with the numbers game.
As for Mensa, I don't remember ever having an IQ test and frankly I could care less what it is. Never went to college, so never took an SAT. I function in society just fine and have a job that I love, it' pays ok and my wife and I get by just fine. Funny thing is she has a bachelors degree and I make more money with my public high school diploma.
Oh well, not knocking anyone. I'm sure that if I put my mind to it I could acomplish anything, but that would require me actully not being lazy.
This was probably a stupid post, sorry for wasting your time....
