Does it sound pretentious to include your IQ in an application?

Applying to College
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<p>Considering that test scores are required in applications, do adcoms have a general opinion concerning IQ test scores included in applications? I understand that it’s said that the ACT and SAT aren’t meant to measure intelligence so much as college aptitude, so please understand that I’m not trying to say that an IQ should or should not be included if those are. It’s just that I’ve been curious about this for a while.</p>

<p>If there is a rule of thumb when considering including one’s IQ, are there any major exceptions?</p>

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<p>Don’t do it bro. I read the topic for your post, and my first thought was “what a pretentious jacka**.” Seriously…if you’re really that smart, then your test scores should be able to show it.</p>

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<p>I would not include it. Schools aren’t as interested in your IQ as much as they are in how you apply your intelligence. Since most applicants do not list their IQ’s ( I have never heard of anyone listing it but maybe some do) they have nothing to compare it to anyway so it is sort of meaningless. If I were reading an appication with an IQ listed, my impression would be that the applicant is a bit arrogant.</p>

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Yes! Don’t do it.</p>

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<p>IQ is useless. Demonstrated achievement is useful.</p>

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<p>IQ has already been scientifically demonstrated as a relatively invalid form of intelligence measurement, especially since the majority of the educated community has moved past the usage of g and IQ as a measure of intelligence.</p>

<p>Don’t bother.</p>

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<p>Yes. Automatic reject.</p>

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<p>I cannot think a reason to share your IQ nor can I think of one single reason to have your IQ tested.</p>

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<p>Alright, I believe it is relatively safe to say that we have a consensus. Thank you all for your input.</p>

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<p>Don’t do it. Your other information will demonstrate your potential and ability quite well enough.</p>

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<p>I don’t know if I agree with post #6, but I do agree with everyone’s sayng that you shouldn’t indicate your IQ. That includes IQ-related organizations (e.g., Mensa).</p>

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<p>Not that you need it, but one more vote against. IMO it would do more harm than good, but you’re smart enough to figure that out ;).</p>

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<p>Simple. Auto reject.</p>

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<p>Unless the OP was trying to indicate that he or she succeeded despite a low IQ. :)</p>

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<p>If you have an IQ of 170 or above, I would go for it.</p>

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<p>Do it. For the lolz.</p>

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<p>You already do sound a bit pretentious</p>

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<p>Am I the only one that thinks there is no harm in this? Don’t just drop it in the application obnoxiously but rather demonstrate how you were intelligent at an early age with references to your IQ’s. Show that you have dreams of going to this college and that you are able to apply your intelligence.</p>

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<p>If you had an IQ of above 170, there is no reason for you to still be in high school.</p>

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<p>Definitely don’t do it.</p>

<p>BTW, I do heard that the major IQ test now has big flaw in its design and test, and that probably why post#6 believed its invalid</p>