Question:
How good is this IQ for a 12 year old boy?
2008-07-03 11:33:35 UTC
I am in year 7 at a catholic primary school and I am already at A's in GCSE.

My IQ was 144, Ive look at other answers and it says that 144 is categorized as an 'extraudinary Intellegence", I tried 2 other sites and got 144 & 143.

I really want to do well in life and I wish to be involved in politics.
I would really like to get a job now, I have seen the standards of workers and I know I could do better.
Im not being Byest, Im not rich or poor, I'm just middle classed in a normal family.

What can I do? Can I get a job yet, a real job?
Also is this IQ really good?
Seventeen answers:
kandi
2008-07-03 11:48:18 UTC
Your IQ is incredible! Most kids I know don't even not what an IQ is let alone they don't know there score. Your a very intelligent person and your IQ is high to be your age. Keep up the good work. Although you can't get a job right now, maybe a little peddy job. Such as cleaning,house sitting,baby-sitting and stuff like that. Keep doing what you do and you will have an awesome job when you get of age. You SHOULD get invovled in politics.
julietherealjules
2008-07-03 18:49:50 UTC
First of all, it's not an official IQ if it wasn't administered by certified testing personnel.



Secondly, a high IQ score is not the ONLY determination of someone's intelligence; do some internet research about Emotional Quotient in relation to Intelligence Quotient.



If your official IQ truly is a 144, then, I believe that's between Gifted and Genius, but it's been years since I looked up those categories. Whether or not you consider that a "good IQ" really depends on your perspective. Are your parents geniuses? Do you have special needs siblings? In some families, 144 would be the low score of the family, and in other families 144 would be some sort of miracle, as in your mother had an affair with a rocket scientist.



You'd stand a MUCH better chance of getting a real job at any age if you work on your spelling, punctuation and grammar. Currently, your mode of writing has marked you as being pretty immature in spite of your grades at school.



One more thing: super intelligence without humility is something to be despised whereas super intelligence borne by someone with a clear sense of service to others is something to be admired greatly. Especially in politics.



Good luck.
April D
2008-07-03 18:39:26 UTC
Yes, you are of average, to above average intelligence. IQ tests take into consideration your age. Therefore, if both you and a 28 year old have the same IQ, it doesn't mean you are smarter. That's the whole point of an IQ. It tests you relative to others your age. Overall, 144 is good.



However, noticing your spelling and grammar mistakes, you might want to work on that first! Good writing is LITERALLY the key to EVERY good job. If you can't write, you aren't worth a whole lot. Especially in politics.
jb
2008-07-03 19:07:33 UTC
That's a really high IQ. Interestingly, studies show the most successful people in commonly accepted ways have IQs at the 135 level. Above that and the genius is often accompanied by issues that prevent social adaptation in the real world. Simply, they have trouble relating to people and life. So try to stay grounded!
C V
2008-07-03 18:41:11 UTC
144 sure isn't bad. In most states you have to be 16 to get a job, but you can probably do odd jobs for friends and/or family until then.



Instead of getting a job, find some things you're really interested in and pursue them (writing, politics, whatever.)



Also, keep up your grades so that you'll have lots of options when you graduate.



Good luck.
Nick B
2008-07-03 18:39:22 UTC
IQ only determines intelligence, but not what you can do with the gift that was given to you.



It's like saying you were given a really fast car, that doesn't mean you will win the race, it only means you have a better shot - what you DO with the fast car will determine how you finish.
2008-07-03 18:44:21 UTC
if you want to get a real accurate IQ reading, you need to take the paid test through MENSA. these online tests elevate the scores to entice people to pay for the full explanation.
Bo Peep
2008-07-03 18:38:35 UTC
Your IQ is incredible!!!



Your spelling is NOT lol



Yes you can get a great job - hopefully nothing to do with spelling or computers...there is a spell checker you know!



Edit

'extraudinary Intellegence' - extraordinary intelligence

'Byest' - biased
2008-07-03 18:37:30 UTC
Yeah that's a good IQ. But if you want a good job, don't go into politics =P
Molly
2008-07-03 18:37:38 UTC
Iam the same age and i think mine was like 140 sothats really goodd
Lieutenant K
2008-07-03 18:36:20 UTC
Well, my IQ is 107. I'm 28.
2008-07-03 18:39:00 UTC
OMG!! i feel sooo stupid!! my IQ is prbly a 20...LOL...you're not old enough to get a jon yet...me neither....just enjoy not working while you can...Bo Peep he's prbly from another country where they spell things differently..it doens't make him stupid
swimr
2008-07-03 18:38:24 UTC
I think the only job you could get would be mowing lawns.
~Bella~
2008-07-03 18:36:57 UTC
Umm are you sure you're 12? You seem very intelligent and yes that is a VERY good score.
max o
2008-07-03 18:37:42 UTC
lies
Mai
2008-07-03 18:37:12 UTC
thats really goood.
2008-07-03 18:36:47 UTC
doesn't mean much...


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