Tests aren’t 100% dependable, especially since many people, as you’ve pointed out, have had the advantage of knowing in advance the format of IQ tests. The validity of IQ tests has itself been hotly contested amongst academics, and they’re still divided over the issue.

So not to worry – universities don’t look at IQ test scores. If you’re anxious on that account, you may safely put your fears to rest.

My advice: Forget the score – it’s essentially devoid of meaning. You don’t have to be a genius to succeed in life, or even smart. In the real world, it’s diligence and willpower that matters.

Either way, work hard, and just remember that a little common sense dashed with a good helping of faith in one’s abilities can go a long way.

Wishing you all the best,

T.

But no one seems to have made the point that there are millions of productive people who happen to have an intelligence that is fairly represented by a “93.” If your test was accurate, and you are less intelligent than some other people, all that means is that you must work a little harder than they do to achieve the same result. There are also a great many essential human characteristics besides intelligence, and you may be well above the norm in these.

I’ll join the chorus now. Forget that test and get on with life. What you’ve done in the last couple years is a much better indicator of what you will do in the next two years than any test you took at age 13.

Best wishes!!

Which version of the test did you receive? There is a variant of the test for persons under the age of 16: the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC, 7-16 yrs). Do not put too much faith into one test.

Perhaps the test is not appropriate for someone with Asperger’s. This is definately something that I would investigate. It may be an improper testing instrument for you.

Moreover, the quality of your writing is quite good, which would suggest (to me anyway) that your intelligence is above 100.

Your writing is clear and understandable, but a bit wordy. for example;

“I had received the test upon the age of 13, and am currently 16 years of age”

would read better if it said

I took the test when I was 13. I am currently 16 years old.

Two, you seem very well spoken and intelligent.

Three….well, George W. Bush is president, and that man can’t have an I.Q. over 80. So, I’d say that there is definately hope for you.

Put aside the “number” you were given and strive to be a success……I think you have a wonderful chance….good luck.