Lately, I've been thinking about taking the MAT (Miller Analogies Test), mainly because I have an interest in the various high IQ societies, many of which accept MAT scores. I don't think I'd be interested in actually joining any other high IQ societies besides the one I'm currently a member of (Mensa), but it would be kind of neat to know that I qualify for some of the more exclusive ones. (I have already qualified for some of them, such as Triple Nine, based on an IQ test my parents had me take when I was a kid, but I don't have access to the official transcripts because it was so long ago and my mother doesn't have the contact information anymore.)
Anyway. Being who I am, I've been researching the MAT on various web sites, including Amazon for test prep books and software. I came across this review of one of the MAT test preparation books from someone who hated it. I copy it here, verbatim and in full, and offer it without comment. Well, OK, only one comment: how in the world can this person be blaming the book for his score?
"I got a 19 & in 15 precentile on the test due to my study of this guiede, and Im upset! It didnot perpare me for the totale nightmare ofx the mat or the horrors of takeing it. This is a vary hard test and impossable to pass for regular student takers! The book make you feel it ok but it was no help. I dont recomend the test or this book if reading and studyng is somthing you dislike like me. Congrats to the lucky winers but most wont do so good!"
Posted by Zathras at February 14, 2004 12:26 PM