GMAT during COVID-19

I took my GMAT early May 2020 at a Pearson VUE center in the DFW, TX area. A couple days prior to the exam I checked the location information to plan out my travels. I had a general idea of where it was located but wanted a better idea. I saw on Google that the center was listed as "CLOSED" which was surprising to me, as it was already difficult enough to secure an exam date/time at an in-person location. Calling the location's listed phone number only met me with the answering machine; but after a few tries throughout the day I finally got through and was confirmed of my appointment.

The Pearson Vue office is nestled within the building. The decor of the building itself was quite tasteful with plenty of open space and natural lighting, as well as contemporary furnishing. Upon arriving to the entrance of the office, I was immediately directed to wash my hands at the restroom around the corner before entering.

All employees wore masks, and did a great job of sanitizing and minimizing contact. However I was surprised at how long the wipe-downs would take, and I lost about 1 minute from my exam time following my break due to the amount of time they took to sanitize myself prior to re-entering the exam room.

I had heard negative anecdotal feedback of this location, but had a completely different experience. They exam proctor was very friendly, and helped me take a few deep breaths prior to entering the exam room for the first time. As a result, I would highly recommend based on my experience; but in general would suggest anyone taking the exam in-person during COVID to consider cleaning measures when it comes to timing.