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| All Reviews > * Pearson VUE Reviews |
* Pearson VUE Test Center Reviews
Pearson VUE provides and maintains testing centers for the Official GMAT Exam. This page serves as the largest collection of reviews of test centers and test experiences. You can also find more test-center feedback in the Share GMAT Experience sub-forum
May 21, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location Peoria, IL USA
I attempted my GMAT at this center. It was a cool place with no disturbances whatsoever. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The Admin took my details and with 15 minutes, I was in the test room. There were not many people there, with seats only for 10 participants.
The participants had the pleasure of using headphones too. The only problem with the center was that the restroom was located a bit far from the test room, a distance of approximately 15-20 steps, this consumed considerable time in traversing. The restroom needed a separate key for it to be opened and used. This also took some time, when you want to return and take up next session.
Rest was better than I expected. There was no noise there too.
May 01, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location DC Area, DC USA
The testing center is located near Farragut Square in DC, so it was pretty easy to find and also accessible from the Red, Blue, and Orange Lines. So I took the Metro to Farragut West and walked over. The Testing Center is located in an office building so you will need to show your id twice, once at the front desk and again at the actual testing center.
Once I got upstairs I had to take a number, but the staff moved everything along quickly. I was actually able to take the test 5 minutes earlier than my scheduled time. Also, there are other tests than the GMAT being taken, the person sitting next to me was in scrubs because he was taking the boards. The room is small with maybe 12 or so stations, but all of the computers had headphones that muffled everything (they're weren't earplugs, but rather over the ear blot out sound), and pretty much everything, I could hear myself breathe because there wasn't much background noise. The center was mostly quiet, and I would definitely take another test here.
February 09, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location New Delhi, India
I have taken two tests at this center - GMAT in 2008 and the PTE in 2011. Both times, I felt that the staff they have at the center is fantastic. They are very highly trained, speak proper English and are able to handle ambiguity very well.
The center itself is very very clean, and when I visited them to take the PTE, seems some renovation had taken place. They have a very clean washroom and adequate space to walk around. Even though the number of terminals is quite a bit, I didn't find any issues with sound and related disturbances.
It is very conveniently located - Just off the Green Park metro station. The complex in which it is located is easy to find and you may need to look around a bit to figure where the test center actually is.
I am thinking about re taking my GMAT for the final time, and am heavily inclined to test here rather than Chandigarh, which btw was a bad experience (Separate review).
February 02, 2012
Joined: Sep 13, 2011
Posts: 983
Kudos: 365
Self-reported Score:
660 Q44 V37
680 Q45 V38
710 Q45 V42
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location Boston (Fin District), MA USA
Easy commute to the test center either from using the T or commuter rail. Easy to find if you're familiar with the area (located on devonshire)
Staff was great, I got there early and they let me right in. Gave me an option to either take a seat next to the door, or wait for another seat (I waited).
Rest rooms were lacking somewhat, there was a single stall bathroom, and I was forced to wait around a minute for it to be free, luckily I had enough time.
I have tested here and in Waltham, if you would rather drive and park, I'd go there. Parking downtown will add extra stress, so I'd suggest taking the T if you're planning on testing at this center
February 02, 2012
Joined: Sep 13, 2011
Posts: 983
Kudos: 365
Self-reported Score:
660 Q44 V37
680 Q45 V38
710 Q45 V42
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location Waltham, MA USA
If you live in the greater Boston area and would rather drive to and park at a test center instead of using the T, I'd suggest testing here.
Conveniently located right off of 95, inside a large office park, very easy to find. Restrooms located close by. I took my test at 8am on a weekday and traffic wasn't a problem, if your test time is closer to 9, I'd expect some heave commuter traffic.
I would test here again.
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January 17, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location New York (Manhattan), NY USA
Parking facility : Used public transport. There's a station right outside the building.
Invigilator Reviews : Overall nice.
Environment : Good
Additional Info : Earplugs were not provided and neither did I ask. Computer and room was comfortable. 1 booklet and 2 pens given. For the Verbal section, I asked for a second booklet and was given one.The restroom is outside the testing facility but inside the building; a walk down the hall way.
Do's & Don't s : I think the Penn plaza center has more choice in test time and date . My center has most tests starting at 8 AM. Pretty crowded and noisy on Sat at the 8 am slot.
January 16, 2012
Pearson Vue -- Bangalore, India (Next to Manipal Center)
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Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location Bangalore, India
Parking facility : No.
Invigilator Reviews : Good.
Environment : Room for 7 people, no windows, new Dell computers (as of 27th Oct. 2010).
Additional Info : 8 minutes break (if the appointment is at 9am, make sure you beat the morning traffic)
May 21, 2013
asifulla
Pearson Vue -- Bangalore, India (Next to Manipal Center)
ATPL Academy (www.atplacademy.com) - Perason VUE Authorized Test Center in Bangalore.
This is in Domlur, Above Haiku Honda Show room, near Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Service Road.
This is the excellent place with all the facilities & tension free from Parking.
They have good facility for parking vehicles both 2 & 4 Wheeler's.
Tel:080-32992875
January 16, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location Newark, DE USA
Parking facility : available
Invigilator Reviews : Polite, ok efficient
Environment : I found it very good. Not much noise.
Additional Info : toilet is about a minute away so look at it before the exam. I asked for the additional notebook and lady was very slow. I have to attempt 4-6 math questions with virtually no space left to write on. They do not have good time keeping mechanism for breaks. (I am not sure how it happens in another centers)
Do's & Don't s : Look at the center a week before. It is little hidden inside the big building.
January 16, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location New Delhi, India
Parking facility : Yes, but busy because of metro works ... get someone else to drive if possible
Invigilator Reviews : Friendly & helpful, didn't experience any problems
Environment : Test area was maintained in silence, waiting area was spacious enough; no complaints
Additional Info : There is adequate lockers and a water cooler inside. Plenty of space to keep your in-break snacks
Debrief Link :http://gmatclub.com/forum/t-14-to-lift-off-target-100835.html
Do's & Don't s :The test center is good, and meets/exceeds expectations in most regards. Just remember try not to drive there yourself, if its not in the morning, it might be a headache to find parking.
January 16, 2012
Center * Pearson VUE GMAT Test Center
Location Hong Kong, China
Parking facility : No, this is HK, forget about car. MTR "Sheung Wang" station is 5 minutes walking. Or take a cab.
Invigilator Reviews : Professional.
Environment : Quiet. They provided earplugs. Computers OK, room OK. I'm a guy that gets distracted with any noise, but the environment was excellent. Clean toilet and drinking water provided. Lock box provided.
67 Older and Non-Verified Reviews for * Pearson VUE
I took a test at this center on Monday. Generally, I thought the test center was nice. However, i could not believe how unattentive the proctor was. Between my quant and verbal section, I raised my hand to take my break (the 8 minutes had started ticking down) and the proctor just didn't react. She was staring at the monitors and did not notice me waiving both arms across the room for over a minute. On facebook maybe? This was not a huge deal, I took my break and still had time to get back to the test.
What was a big deal for me was when I ran out of ink during the verbal section, raised my hand for a new pen and this happened again. I should have been able to power through and not let it affect me, but for the first time ever I didn't finish my verbal section. The proctor's job is to watch the test takers, make sure they don't cheat and bring them new supplies when needed. The fact that I had to wait minutes (in the sceme of a test is a long time) to get a fresh pen was pretty harmful to my overall experience. I did 3 points worse than my average on verbal and my overall score was 30 points lower than my average on my last four practices. Also, when I finished the test, I turned around to leave and the proctor was gone. Obviously didn't matter for me because I was done, but I couldn't imagine what would have happened if one of the other test takers needed something.
I don't know if there is something else the proctors can do on those monitors, but they shouldn't be able to. There should be images of the test takers and that's it. The proctor was clearly looking a different website or something because she did not notice the test taker frantically waiving his arms trying to get her attention.
Ultimately it's on the test taker to manager their stress level during a test. Unforeseen circumstances will arise. But it's really hard for me to accept the lack of attention paid the test takers who are paying $250 for the experience