Why should that be off-putting?  Standardized tests are pretty much the only way to objectively measure intelligence.  Writing ability doesn't capture stuff like mathematical skill.<p>Yes, yes, tests are imperfect.  Everyone understands this.  But they're the best measurement we have -- short of getting to know someone over the course of a few months or years.<p>Also, tests, because of the way they establish some people as "better" than others, can be very bad for maintaining social harmony.  But social harmony isn't a good reason to beat around the bush when one's intelligence is essential to the conversation.  People should accept reality.<p>Edit:  And, no, I'm saying this because I have a super-genius level iq.  I don't.