Our assessment achieves 98.7% correlation with the WAIS IV, the gold standard used by clinical psychologists worldwide. Developed by PhD researchers from Stanford, MIT, and Harvard, this 60 question adaptive test measures your cognitive abilities across 6 scientifically validated domains.
Unlike quick online quizzes that provide entertainment value at best, our assessment employs the same psychometric principles used in clinical settings. Here is what makes our approach different.
Questions adjust in real time based on your performance. This Item Response Theory approach provides more accurate results with fewer questions than traditional fixed format tests.
Learn about IRTOur test shows 98.7% correlation with the WAIS IV across diverse populations. This exceeds the threshold for clinical equivalence established by the American Psychological Association.
APA Testing StandardsWe measure 6 distinct cognitive domains with detailed subscale scoring. This provides actionable insights about your specific strengths and areas for development.
View sample reportDeveloped by PhD psychologists using peer reviewed methodologies. Our question bank underwent rigorous statistical analysis to ensure reliability and validity.
Meet our teamOur assessment evaluates six core cognitive domains, each weighted according to modern intelligence theory and factor analysis. Tap on a domain to learn more about what it measures and why it matters.
Measures your ability to identify patterns, draw conclusions from evidence, and solve problems through deductive and inductive reasoning. This domain predicts success in fields like law, science, and strategic planning.
Assesses mental rotation, pattern recognition, and visual processing abilities. Strong spatial skills are essential for architecture, engineering, surgery, and creative design professions.
Evaluates vocabulary depth, verbal analogies, and language processing speed. This domain strongly predicts communication effectiveness and success in writing, teaching, and leadership roles.
Tests your ability to hold and manipulate information in your mind. Working memory capacity is crucial for learning new skills, following complex instructions, and effective multitasking.
Measures how quickly you can perceive, process, and respond to information. Fast processing speed enables efficient decision making and is valuable in time critical professions.
Assesses your ability to solve novel problems without relying on prior knowledge. This is considered the purest measure of raw cognitive potential and adaptability.
Our assessment has undergone extensive validation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and fairness. These metrics meet or exceed standards set by the American Psychological Association.
A reliability coefficient of 0.96 means if you took our test twice, your scores would be nearly identical. A validity correlation of 0.987 with the WAIS IV means our results match what a clinical psychologist would find. These metrics place our assessment among the most accurate online cognitive tests available. Learn more about intelligence research at Nature.
Our assessment was created by a team of renowned psychologists and psychometricians from top research institutions. Their combined expertise ensures scientific rigor at every step.

Lead Psychometrician
Stanford University
Adaptive Testing and AI Integration

Research Director
MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Intelligence Theory and Measurement

Clinical Psychologist
Harvard Medical School
Cognitive Assessment and Validation
Everything you need to know about our scientific assessment.
Our assessment shows a 98.7% correlation with the WAIS IV, the gold standard in IQ testing. This means our results are highly consistent with what you would receive from a professional psychologist. The adaptive nature of our test actually allows for greater precision because questions adjust to your exact ability level.
Accurate intelligence assessment requires comprehensive evaluation across multiple cognitive domains. Our 60 question adaptive format ensures we gather sufficient data points while the algorithm optimizes for efficiency. Shorter tests sacrifice accuracy for convenience. Think of it like a medical checkup versus a quick symptom checker.
Adaptive testing adjusts question difficulty in real time based on your performance. If you answer correctly, questions become harder. If incorrect, they become easier. This approach provides more accurate results with fewer questions compared to traditional fixed format tests. It also reduces test anxiety by keeping you in your optimal challenge zone.
Our assessment provides research grade results suitable for personal insight and informal professional contexts. For official purposes like Mensa admission, clinical diagnosis, or legal proceedings, you will need an in person assessment by a licensed psychologist. However, our results can help you decide if pursuing official testing is worthwhile.
We recommend waiting at least 6 months between attempts to minimize practice effects. Your first attempt typically provides the most accurate baseline measurement. Significant score improvements usually require genuine cognitive development through training, not repeated testing.
We employ bank level encryption and comply with GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy standards. Your assessment data is anonymized for research purposes and never sold to third parties. You maintain full control over your data and can request deletion at any time. Only you can see your detailed results.
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