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GMAT Testing Locations
We have found 28 GMAT test centres in California, located in Alhambra, Anaheim, Culver City, Daly City, Fairfield, Fresno, Gardena, Lake Forest, Milpitas, Northridge, Oakland, Ontario, Pasadena, Redding, Redlands, Roseville, Sacramento, San Diego, San Dimas, San Francisco, San Marcos, San Mateo, Santa Maria, Visalia, and WestLake Village. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page.
#1. Pearson Professional Centers-San Diego (North) CA
11770 Bernardo Plaza Court
Suite 463
Sunroad Financial Plaza
San Diego, California 92128
United States
Phone: 858-485-1325
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
From I-15 North heading toward Escondido:
Take the Rancho Bernardo Road exit and turn Right (east) on to Rancho Bernardo Raod; Right turn at Bernardo Center Drive; Right turn at Bernardo Plaza Court; 11770 (Sunroad Financial Plaza) is on the right; Pearson Professional Centers is on the fourth floor, rear building.
FROM THE WEST
From I-10 West heading toward Riverside:
Take the CA-60W exit on the Left; Merge onto I-215 S toward San Diego; Merge onto I-15 S; Take the Rancho Bernardo Road exit and turn Left (east) on to Rancho Bernardo Road; Go under the freeway; Right turn at Bernardo Center Drive; Right turn at Bernardo Plaza Court; 11770 (Sunroad Financial Plaza) is on the right; Pearson Professional Centers is on the fourth floor, rear building.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Come to the courtyard between the two buildings and take the stairs or elevator to the fourth floor. Go thru the door to the end of the hall.
PARKING
Free surface parking on either side of the building during all hours. Handicapped parking is located on the North side of the building.
#2. Pearson Professional Centers-San Marcos CA
570 Rancheros Drive
Suite 110
San Marcos, California 92069
United States
Phone: 760-891-0450
Test Center Information
FROM THE EAST
Take SR 78 west to Twin Oaks Valley Road exit. Turn right onto Twin Oaks Valley Road. Turn right onto San Marcos Blvd., then right onto Rancheros Dr., to 570 Rancheros Dr.
FROM THE WEST
Take SR 78 east to Twin Oaks Valley Road exit. Turn left onto Twin Oaks Valley Road. Turn right onto San Marcos Blvd., then right onto Rancheros Dr. Follow to 570 Rancheros Dr.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Located on the first floor of the building, Suite 110
PARKING
There is ample free parking at 570 Rancheros Dr.
#3. Pearson Professional Centers-Lake Forest (LA) CA
23792 Rockfield Blvd.
Suite 200
Lake Forest, California 92630
United States
Phone: 949-206-0344
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
I-5 & I-405: Take the 405 or 5 South to Lake Forest Dr exit. Turn left onto Lake Forest Dr take first right onto Rockfield Blvd.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take 5 North to Lake Forest Dr. Turn right onto Lake Forest Dr. take first right onto Rockfield Blvd.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
The test center is located in the two story brown stone and black glass building next to the Farmers and Merchants Bank. We are one block south of Lake Forest Blvd, just past Boeing Street.
PARKING
There is free uncovered parking available in the front, side, and rear of the building. Please avoid one hour parking.
#4. Pearson Professional Centers-Redlands (LA) CA
1690 Barton Road
Suite 102
Redlands, California 92373
United States
Phone: 909-793-9167
Test Center Information
FROM THE WEST
Take the I-l0 freeway east to Alabama Street exit and exit right. Follow Alabama Street south to Barton Rd. and turn right onto Barton Road. After turning on Barton Rd. take the first right onto Iowa St and enter the first entrance on the right which is 1690 Barton Rd.
FROM THE EAST
Take the I-l0 freeway west to Alabama Street exit and exit left. Follow Alabama Street south to Barton Rd. and turn right onto Barton Road. After turning on Barton Rd. take the first right onto Iowa St and enter the first entrance on the right which is 1690 Barton Rd.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Test Center is located in the Oasis Building or also named the Beaver Medical Building.
PARKING
There is plenty of free parking in the adjacent lot.
#5. Pearson Professional Centers-Anaheim CA
2125 E. Katella Ave
Suite 200
Anaheim, California 92806
United States
Phone: 714-634-1003
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-5 SOUTH. Take Exit 109A KATELLA AVE. In 0.28 miles turn right onto E KATELLA AVE. Turn left onto STADIUM CROSSINGS.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-5 NORTH. Take Exit 107A-Route 57 NORTH towards Pomona for 1.1 miles. Take Exit 2 KATELLA AVE. Turn left onto E KATELLA AVE. In 0.5 miles turn right onto STADIUM CROSSINGS.
FROM THE EAST
Take 91-WEST and take exit Route 57 South towards Santa Ana. In 3.3 miles take Exit 2 and take ramp right. Follow signs for KATELLA AVE. In 3.3 miles turn right onto E KATELLA AVE. Turn RIGHT onto STADIUM CROSSINGS.
FROM THE WEST
From 91-EAST merge into I-5 SOUTH via exit 24 towards Santa Ana. In 5.94 miles take exit 109A KATELLA AVE. Then bear right on to KATELLA AVE ramp. In 0.35 miles turn right onto E KATELLA AVE. Turn left onto STADIUM CROSSINGS.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Test center is in a large white building located on the corner of Katella Ave and STADIUM CROSSINGS adjacent to the ANAHEIM STADIUM.
PARKING
Parking ramp available for candidates. Please do not park in Reserved spots.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
ARTIC- The Anaheim Reg transportation Intermodal Center better known as ARTIC provides rail, bus, taxi and other services for daily commuters and visitors.
OCTA- Orange county transportation Authority provides bus routes and stops across Orange County. www. Octa.net
Amtrak/Metrolink- Metrolink customer service (800) 371-56465
Yellow cab of Greater Orange County- www.yellowcab.com (714) 999-9999
#6. Pearson Professional Centers-Ontario (LA) CA
3401 Centrelake Drive
Suite 675
Centrelake Plaza
Ontario, California 91761
United States
Phone: 909-937-3223
Test Center Information
FROM THE EAST:
Take Interstate 10 west to Haven Avenue. Exit left on Haven and go across the freeway to the first street on the right, which is E. Guasti Road. Go right on Guasti to the first right, which is Centrelake Drive. Go to 3401 Centrelake Drive and park.
FROM THE WEST:
Take Interstate 10 east to Haven Avenue. Exit right and go to the first street on right, which is E. Guasti Road. Go right on Guasti to the first right, which is Centrelake Drive. Go to 3401 Centrelake Drive and park.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Enter the lobby and go to the 6th floor (turn right and go to the end of the hall). The building is identified as the “Centrelake Plaza Building.”, MGR name on top of building.
NOTE – Testing Center is located on the 6th Floor of building. See directory across from elevators for suite number
PARKING
Free parking is available around building and on the street.
#7. Pearson Professional Centers-Gardena (LA) CA
1515 West 190th Street
Suite 405
South Bay Centre
Gardena, California 90248
United States
Phone: 310-532-7521
Test Center Information
Our building consists of two towers (North Tower, South Tower) that are connected to each other above the 1st floor. Our suite is accessible from either tower.
FROM THE NORTH
Take the I-405 S. Take exit 38B Western Ave. From the exit, turn left onto 190th St. Pass Western Ave and you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your left. Look for the sign that says: “UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 1515 W 190TH St.” If you pass the sign, you can make a left into the next driveway (this is our second parking lot).
FROM THE SOUTH
Take the I-405 N. Take exit 38A Normandie Ave. From the exit, turn left onto Normandie Ave. Take the first right onto 190th St. Pass Harbor Gateway and you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right. Look for the sign that says: “UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 1515 W 190TH St.”
FROM THE EAST
Take the CA-91 W. Take the I-110 S toward San Pedro. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-405 N. Take exit 38A Normandie Ave. From the exit, turn left onto Normandie Ave. Take the first right onto 190th St. Pass Harbor Gateway and you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right. Look for the sign that says: “UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 1515 W 190TH St.”
FROM THE WEST
From CA-1 Pacific Coast Highway, travel East down Herondo St. Merge onto 190th St. Pass Western Ave and you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your left. Look for the sign that says: “UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 1515 W 190TH St.” If you pass the sign, you can make a left into the next driveway (this is our second parking lot).
PARKING
Our building consists of two towers (North Tower, South Tower) that are connected to each other above the 1st floor. Our suite is accessible from either tower. There is a parking lot in front of each tower and they connect towards the back of the building. You may park in either lot so long as it is an unmarked space.
DO NOT PARK IN A RESERVED SPACE. DO NOT PARK IN A LOADING SPACE. DO NOT PARK IN A 30-MINUTE VISITOR SPACE.
HOW TO FIND US FROM THE PARKING LOT
You will enter the North Tower or South Tower, depending on which lot you parked in. Take the elevator to the 4th FLOOR and follow the hallway until you see the women’s restroom. The Pearson Professional Center is located in SUITE 405, next to the women’s restroom.
Please be aware that the stairs in our building are for emergencies only, so always exit via the elevators when leaving the test center.
#8. Pearson Professional Centers-San Dimas (LA)
140 Via Verde
Suite 110
San Dimas, California 91773
United States
Phone: 909-592-8152
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take the 57 freeway south. Exit Via Verde. At the light, continue straight into the parking lot. Building 140 is on the right.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take the 57 freeway north. Exit Via Verde. Turn right onto Via Verde. At the first light, turn left into the parking lot. Building 140 is on the right.
FROM THE EAST
Take the 210 freeway west to the 57 freeway. Take the 57 freeway south. Exit Via Verde. Continue straight through the light. Building 140 is on the right when you enter the parking lot.
or
Take the 10 freeway west to the 57 freeway. Take the 57 north. Exit Via Verde. Turn right onto Via Verde. At the first light, turn left into the parking lot. Building 140 is on the right.
FROM THE WEST
Take the 210 east to the 57 freeway. Take the 57 freeway south. Exit Via Verde. Continue straight through the light. Building 140 is on the right when you enter the parking lot.
or
Take the 10 freeway east to the 57 freeway. Take the 57 north. Exit Via Verde. Turn right onto Via Verde. At the first light, turn left into the parking lot. Building 140 is on the right.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
We are located on the south east corner of the 140 building, on the first floor in.
PARKING
There is free parking all around the building.
#9. Pearson Professional Centers-Culver City CA
300 Corporate Pointe
Suite 200
Culver Pointe
Culver City, California 90230
United States
Phone: 310-417-9090
Test Center Information
Not all navigation/GPS systems will send you to the correct location, so please follow the directions below to avoid parking in the wrong place. Entrance to our parking garage is on Hannum Ave. NO PARKING VALIDATION.
FROM THE NORTH
Take the I-405 S. Follow signs for exit 50B Slauson Ave. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 50B toward Slauson Ave. Merge onto CA-90 E and then continue on W Slauson Ave. Take the first right onto Bristol Pkwy. Take the first left onto Hannum Ave. Pass Uplander Way and you will see the entrance to the parking structure on the left. Look for the sign that says: “THE COURTYARD 200-300 Corporate Pointe”
FROM THE SOUTH
Take the I-405 N. Follow signs for exit 49B Sepulveda Blvd toward Slauson Ave. Keep right to take exit 49B Sepulveda Blvd toward Slauson Ave. Take the first right onto Green Valley Cir. Turn left onto Bristol Pkwy. Turn right on Hannum Ave. Pass Uplander Way and you will see the entrance to the parking structure on the left. Look for the sign that says: “THE COURTYARD 200-300 Corporate Pointe”
FROM THE EAST
Take the I-10 W. Take exit 3B to merge onto the I-405 S toward LAX Airport/Long Beach. Follow signs for exit 50B Slauson Ave. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 50B toward Slauson Ave. Merge onto CA-90 E and then continue on W Slauson Ave. Take the first right onto Bristol Pkwy. Take the first left onto Hannum Ave. Pass Uplander Way and you will see the entrance to the parking structure on the left. Look for the sign that says: “THE COURTYARD 200-300 Corporate Pointe”
FROM THE WEST
Take the CA- 90 E and continue on W Slauson Ave. Take the first right onto Bristol Pkwy. Take the first left onto Hannum Ave. Pass Uplander Way and you will see the entrance to the parking structure on the left. Look for the sign that says: “THE COURTYARD 200-300 Corporate Pointe”
PARKING
Paid parking is available via automated machine only. There is no cashier on site.
The test center does NOT validate parking.
$1.50 each 15 minutes ($6 per hour) with S15 daily maximum
Enter the parking structure through the “VISITOR ENTRANCE.” You are required to take a ticket in order to enter the parking structure. Ample parking is usually available on Level P1. You may park in any unmarked space –DO NOT PARK IN A RESERVED SPACE.
Bring your ticket with you and remember to pay for parking AFTER leaving the test center. The automated payment machine is located next to the elevators on LEVEL P4 in the parking structure.
HOW TO FIND US FROM THE PARKING STRUCTURE
Please remember to bring your parking ticket with you. Pay the parking fee at the kiosk AFTER LEAVING the test center. From LEVEL P1, take the elevators or the stairs up to LEVEL P4. Follow signs for The Courtyard. Follow signs for 300 Corporate Pointe.
As you walk away from the parking structure, you will see a large courtyard located between two buildings. We are located in the 300 building, which is the building to the left. Enter the 300 building and continue straight ahead to the elevators. Take the elevators to the 2ND FLOOR and make a left into the hallway. The Pearson Professional Center is located in SUITE 200.
Please be aware that the stairs in the 300 building are for emergencies only, so always exit via the elevators when leaving the test center.
#10. Pearson Professional Centers-Alhambra (LA) CA
1000 South Fremont Ave
A7 Building, Suite 300
Alhambra, California 91803
United States
Phone: 626-281-1001
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Head west toward I-210 W. Take I-710 S to S St John Ave in Pasadena. Continue onto S St John Ave, S Pasadena Ave. Turn left onto Columbia St. Turn right onto Fremont Ave. Turn left onto 1000 Fremont Ave.
FROM THE SOUTH
Head north on I-5 N. Merge onto I-710 N toward Pasadena. Continue straight to stay on I-710 N. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Valley Blvd. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto S Fremont Ave. Turn right onto 1000 Fremont Ave.
FROM THE EAST
Head west on I-10 W. Take exit 22 toward Fremont Ave. Use the right lane to turn left onto W Hellman Ave. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Fremont Ave. Turn right onto 1000 Fremont Ave.
FROM THE WEST
Head southeast on US-101 S. Continue onto I-10 E/San Bernardino Fwy. Take exit 22 to merge onto S Fremont Ave. Turn right to stay on S Fremont Ave. Turn right onto 1000 Fremont Ave.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Enter Parking Structure between LA FITNESS and Building 1. Pass Eriksson Square and Picnic Green. Enter A7 building facing The Alhambra Commons. Take the elevator to the third floor.
PARKING
$1.00 each hour, $3 all day maximum. Accept cash or check only. ATM machine available on the first floor of the A7 Building.
#11. Pearson Professional Centers-Pasadena (LA) CA
70 S. Lake Avenue
Suite 840
Union Bank Building
Pasadena, California 91101
United States
Phone: 626-397-2815
Test Center Information
FROM THE EAST
Take 210 Freeway to Pasadena and exit on Lake Avenue. Go south on Lake Avenue past Colorado Blvd to Green Street.
FROM THE WEST
Take 210 Freeway to Pasadena and exit on Lake Avenue. Go south on Lake Avenue past Colorado Blvd to Green Street.
HARBOR FWY
Take Harbor Fwy North to Pasadena Fwy 110 and exit on Arroyo Pkwy. This is where the Pasadena Fwy ends. Continue straight on Arroyo Pkwy to Green St. and turn right. Green Street is a one-way street. Stay on Green St. until you reach Lake Avenue.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Test center is located in the Union Bank Building on northeast corner of Lake Avenue and Green Street.
PARKING
Paid parking is available in the building Monday through Friday for $1.40 per each 20 minutes up to 2 hours then is $12.60 for all day parking.
Parking on Saturdays is a flat fee of $6.00. After 2pm on Saturdays, please push the security button at the Lake Avenue entrance to have security open the parking garage.
Additional nearby paid parking (within walking distance) is available at:
80 South Lake Ave
800 E. Colorado Blvd
2 North Lake Ave (Pasadena Center Pasadena Towers)
#12. Pearson Professional Centers-Westlake Village (LA)
875 South Westlake Blvd.
Suite 106
Westlake Corporate Centre
WestLake Village, California 91361
United States
Phone: 805-778-0020
Test Center Information
FROM THE SOUTH
Take 101 North to Westlake Blvd. and exit left (South), across freeway to first street which is Townsgate Road. Go right on Townsgate Rd and turn into first driveway on right hand side.
FROM THE NORTH
Take 101 South to Westlake Blvd. and exit right (South) to first street which is Townsgate Road. Go right on Townsgate Rd and turn into first driveway on right hand side.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Look for 875 Bldg right in front of you.
PARKING
Free and ample parking is available around building.
#13. California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Bayramian Hall, room 190
Northridge, California 91330-8240
United States
Phone: 818-677-2369
Test Center Information
Directions to park at Cal State Northridge for exam testing. Candidates need to check-in at Bayramian Hall, room 190. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your exam start time to find parking and walk to the check-in location. During the spring and fall semesters parking can be difficult to locate give yourself plenty of time to find parking.
From the 405 Freeway: Exit at Nordhoff Street. Turn west and drive approximately 4 miles. Turn right at Darby Avenue, two blocks past the main Cal State Northridge entrance at Lindley Avenue. At Vincennes Street, you will see the four-level B5 parking structure. Enter the structure from Darby Avenue. Be sure to park in a spot marked “student.” You may use a credit card or bills to purchase a $8, daily parking permit at the dispenser located near the elevators and stairwell. Put the permit on your dashboard. You also may park in the B3 parking structure, located just south of B5 structure on Prairie Street. You may use a credit card or bills to purchase a $8, daily parking permit at the dispenser on the south side of the lot. Put the permit on your dashboard.
From the 118 Freeway: Exit at Reseda Boulevard and drive south approximately 3 miles to Plummer Street. Turn left on Plummer. On your left will be parking lot B6. You may use a credit card or bills to purchase a $8, daily parking permit at the dispenser located on the south side of the lot. You also may park in the four-level B5 parking structure, located just south of B6. Enter B5 from Darby Avenue. Be sure to park in a spot marked “student.” You may use a credit card or bills to purchase a $8, daily parking permit at the dispenser located near the elevators and stairwell. Put the permit on your dashboard.
Check-in will be in Bayramian Hall, room 190.
#14. Pearson Professional Centers-Daly City CA
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Suite 530
Daly City, California 94014
United States
Phone: 650-992-8010
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTHEAST (Vallejo, Fairfield, Sacramento, etc)
Take I-80 W; Take the Bay Bridge and merge onto US-101 S; Take exit 432 toward Daly City (2.0 mi); Merge onto I-280 S (0.4 mi); Take exit 49 for John Daly Blvd toward Junipero Serra Blvd (3.8 mi); Slight right onto Junipero Serra Blvd (0.3 mi); Make a U-turn and test center is on your right.
FROM THE NORTHWEST (Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park)
Take US-101 S; Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and merge onto CA-1 S; Slight right onto CA-1 S/Junipero Serra Blvd (6.2 mi); Take exit 511 for I-280 N/ John Daly Blvd; Turn right onto John Daly Blvd (0.2 mi); Turn right onto Junipero Serra Blvd (0.1 mi); Make a U-turn and test center is on your right.
FROM THE SOUTHEAST (Fremont, Milpitas)
Take 880 N; Take exit 27 for Jackson St/CA-92; Cross the San Mateo Bridge and merge onto US-101 N (13.0 mi); Take exit 423B for interstate 380 W toward San Bruno/Interstate 280 (8.3 mi); Take exit 5A to merge onto I-280 N (1 mi); Take exit 49A to merge onto Junipero Serra Blvd toward John Daly Blvd (5.4 mi); In about a half mile the destination will be on the right.
FROM THE EAST (Pleasanton, Livermore, etc)
Take I-580 W; Take the Bay Bridge and merge onto US-101 S; Take exit 432 toward Daly City (2.0 mi); Merge onto I-280 S (0.4 mi); Take exit 49 for John Daly Blvd toward Junipero Serra Blvd (3.8 mi); Slight right onto Junipero Serra Blvd (0.3 mi); Make a U-turn and test center is on your right.
FROM THE SOUTHWEST (San Jose)
Take CA-87 S; Take exit 5 to merge onto I-280 N toward San Francisco (0.8 mi); Take exit 49A to merge onto Junipero Serra Blvd toward John Daly Blvd (46.5 mi); In about a half mile the destination will be on the right.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
We are located on the fifth floor, on the east side of the building, just off of the elevator lobby.
PARKING
Parking is FREE in the Pacific Plaza Parking Garage attached to the test center building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The nearest Bart station is the Daly City station, which is approximately ½ block (or a 10 minute walk) north of the test center. This BART station is also a hub for SAMTRANS, SF MUNI, and several shuttle services including San Francisco State University and Seton Medical Center. Please check with 511.org for schedules.
#15. Pearson Professional Centers-Fairfield CA
4820 Business Center Drive
Suite 150
Fairfield, California 94534
United States
Phone: 707-863-0602
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH ON I-80
Take I-80 W toward San Francisco. Take EXIT 41 toward Green Valley Rd. Merge onto Neitzel Rd. Take the 1st right onto Business Center Dr. and 4820 BUSINESS CENTER DR is on the left.
FROM THE SOUTH on I-80
Take I-80 E toward Sacramento. Take the I-680/Green Valley Rd exit # 40. Turn left onto Green Valley Rd. Turn right onto Business Center Dr. and 4820 BUSINESS CENTER DR is on the left.
FROM THE SOUTH on I-680
Take the I-680 to Green Valley Rd exit # 70. Merge right onto Central Way and go right on Cordelia Rd. Take 1st right onto Lopes Rd and continue onto Green Valley Rd. Turn right onto Business Center Dr. then 4820 BUSINESS CENTER DR is on the left.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS For testing on Saturday there is an intercom for entry on the right that reads “Pearson Vue”. Proceed to Pearson Professional Center.
PARKING
There is plenty of free parking in the front and sides of the building.
#16. Pearson Professional Centers-San Francisco
201 Filbert Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, California 94133-3238
United States
Phone: 415-362-6316
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
101 South
Take the Lombard Exit
Continue on Lombard in the far left hand lane
Left on Van Ness
Right on Bay
Right on Embarcadero to Battery
Right onto Battery
Right on Union
Right on Sansome
Continue on Sansome to Filbert.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take 101 North
Take the King street exit
This exit is also named 280 North, Downtown San Francisco
Stay on King
King becomes Embarcadero
Left on Broadway
Right on Sansome
Continue on Sansome to Filbert.
FROM THE EAST
Take Freeway 80.
Cross the Bay Bridge
Take Embarcadero off ramp
Left to Embarcadero
Left on Broadway
Right on Sansome
Continue on Sansome to Filbert.
FROM THE WEST
Take the Embarcadero to Battery
Left on Battery
Right on Union
Right on Sansome
Continue on Sansome to Filbert.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Sign on building says Filbert Landing, and is across the street from Levi Plaza. We are at the intersection of Sansome and Filbert.
Note: This block of Filbert is not located on a cross through intersection. It does not go through to the Embarcadero nor does it connect with the rest of Filbert, and is only about 70 yards long at this particular point.
PARKING
Limited street parking with meters for 1 hour.
The closest parking is an Ampco lot between Greenwich and Lombard on Sansome.
There are three parking lots close by; however these may fill up early in the day.
On Saturdays the closest parking lots are closed, and the nearest parking is
on the Embarcadero at Pier 27 – three or four blocks away.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The nearest Bart station is the Embarcadero station, which is approximately a mile from the center. To get from Bart to our testing center please check with Bart and the Muni for schedules.
From CalTrain please check with Bart and the Muni for schedules.
#17. Pearson Professional Centers-Oakland CA
1000 Broadway
Suite 470
Transpacific Center
Oakland, California 94607
United States
Phone: 510-836-3171
Test Center Information
FROM OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FROM THE SOUTH)
Take I-880 North to Broadway exit in downtown Oakland. Make a right turn onto Broadway at the first light. Located at the intersection of 11th and Broadway.
FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (FROM THE EAST)
Take CA-24W through the Caldecott Tunnel. Take I-980 W (Downtown Oakland). Take the 11th/12th St. Exit. Turn left on 11th Street. Located at the intersection of 11th and Broadway.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Take the I-80E ramp towards BAY BRIDGE/OAKLAND. Merge onto I-80E. Take the I-580 E exit towards Downtown Oakland. Merge onto 980. Take the 11th/12th St. exit. Turn left onto 11th Street. Located at the intersection of 11th and Broadway.
BART
Exit the Oakland City Center/12th Street station using the Broadway/11th Street South Exit. Proceed on Broadway to 11th Street.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Located at the intersection of 11th and Broadway.
PARKING
Available at the Aamco parking facility on 11th St. between Broadway and Franklin MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 7am-7pm. After 7:00 pm and Saturdays, parking is available at the Marriott Convention Center parking facility at 1001 Broadway, directly across the street from our site. You can also use street parking (max 2hr meter), or other public lots at City Centre parking (entrance on 11th Street between Clay Street and Broadway) or the parking structure on 11th St. between Franklin and Harrison St.
#18. Pearson Professional Centers-Sacramento (North) CA
2295 Gateway Oaks Drive
Suite 150
Sacramento, California 95833
United States
Phone: 916-648-7172
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles. Take the Garden Highway exit and turn right. At the first stoplight turn right on Gateway Oaks Drive. Once you see the sign for 2295 Gateway Oaks, turn right into the driveway. The testing center is located at the front entrance to the building.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-5 North toward Redding. Take the Garden Highway exit and turn right at the stoplight. At the 2nd stoplight turn right on Gateway Oaks Drive. Once you see the sign for 2295 Gateway Oaks, turn right into the driveway. The testing center is located at the front entrance to the building.
FROM THE EAST
Take I-80 West or US 50 West toward San Francisco. From I-80 take I-5 South. From US 50 take I-5 North. Take the Garden Highway exit and turn right. At the first stoplight turn right on Gateway Oaks Drive. Once you see the sign for 2295 Gateway Oaks, turn right into the driveway. The testing center is located at the front entrance to the building.
FROM THE WEST
Take I-80 East toward Reno. Take I-5 South. Take the Garden Highway exit and turn right. At the first stoplight turn right on Gateway Oaks Drive. Once you see the sign for 2295 Gateway Oaks, turn right into the driveway. The testing center is located at the front entrance to the building.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Once in the parking lot look for the main building entrance. Go in the large glass doors and the door to the testing center is the first door on the left.
PARKING
There is free and ample parking on all sides of the building
#19. Pearson Professional Centers-Roseville (Sacramento
3010 Lava Ridge Court
Suite #170
Roseville, California 95661
United States
Phone: 916-780-9140
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH:
Take 1-5 South to I-80 East (direction is toward Reno). In Roseville, take I-80
exit Douglas Blvd. (east). Approximately 1.4 miles turn left at the light for Eureka Rd. Turn right at the second driveway which is Lava Ridge Ct. The Testing Center is located at the end of the court on the right hand side of the street.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take 1-5 North to I-80 East (direction is toward Reno). In Roseville, take I-80
exit Douglas Blvd. (east). Approximately 1.4 miles turn left at the light for Eureka Rd. Turn right at the second driveway which is Lava Ridge Ct. The Testing Center is located at the end of the court on the right hand side of the street.
FROM THE EAST:
Take I-80 West (direction is toward Sacramento). In Roseville, take I-80 exit Douglas Blvd./Sunrise Ave. At the stop light turn left onto Douglas Blvd. (east). Approximately 1.6 miles turn left at the light for Eureka Rd. Turn right at the second driveway which is Lava Ridge Ct. The Testing Center is located at the end of the court on the right hand side of the street.
FROM THE WEST:
Take I-80 East (direction is toward Reno). DO NOT TAKE THE SOUTHERN FORK OF I-80 THROUGH SACRAMENTO. In Roseville, take I-80 exit Douglas Blvd. (east). Approximately 1.4 miles turn left at the light for Eureka Rd. Turn right at the second driveway which is Lava Ridge Ct. The Testing Center is located at the end of the court on the right hand side of the street.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS:
Enter the business park and proceed to building 3010 Lava Ridge Court. It is the last building on the right side of the court.
PARKING:
There is free and ample parking in the front and side of the building.
#20. Pearson Professional Centers-San Mateo CA
1825 South Grant Street
Suite 705
San Mateo, California 94402
United States
Phone: 650-570-0510
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH: San Francisco / Daly City / Oakland / North Bay
Take US 101 South towards San Mateo / SFO / San Jose. Follow signs for Fashion Island Blvd. Take Exit 414B for Fashion Island Blvd. Turn right to stay on Fashion Island Blvd. Fashion Island Blvd becomes 19th Ave. Turn right onto S. Grant Street and the Testing Center parking lot will be on your right.
FROM THE SOUTH: Redwood City / Palo Alto / Mountain View / San Jose
Take US 101 North towards San Francisco / SFO. Follow signs for Interstate 92 West. Take exit 414B to merge on to Interstate 92 westbound towards Half Moon Bay. Once on Interstate 92 West, take Exit 12C for Delaware St. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Delaware St / Concar Dr. Merge onto Concar Dr. Turn right onto S. Grant St and the test center parking lot will be on your left.
FROM THE EAST: Hayward / Fremont / Union City
Take Interstate 92 Westbound toward Half Moon Bay. Take exit 12C for Delaware St. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Delaware St / Concar Dr. Merge onto Concar Dr. Turn right onto S. Grant St and the test center parking lot will be on your left.
FROM THE WEST: Half Moon Bay
Take Interstate 92 Eastbound toward San Mateo / Hayward. Take exit 12C for Delaware St. Continue on along 19th St. Turn left onto S. Grant St and the test center parking lot will be on your right.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Once in the vicinity of the test center, look for the building with the Crossroads sign on it. There is also a Crossroads sign at the entrance of the parking lot. Once in the driveway stay left and park on the left-hand side. The building that has a Starbucks and fitness room inside is correct. Take the elevator to the 7th floor to find the test center.
PARKING
The parking lot is free of charge.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Caltrains: the Hayward Park Train stop is approximately 3 blocks away from the test center. Upon exiting at Hayward Park, walk west along Concar Drive until reaching South Grant Blvd. Cross the street and turn right onto South Grant Blvd and the parking lot will be on the left hand side.
SAMTRANS: the 53 Bus line stop at South Grant and Concar Drive stops directly in front of the parking lot in the northbound direction and across the street from the parking lot in the southbound direction.
#21. Pearson Professional Centers-Sacramento CA
8950 Cal Center Drive
Suite 215
Building #1
Sacramento, California 95826
United States
Phone: 916-362-3650
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
From Sacramento North (I-5, I-80 & SR-99) take US-50 east to Watt Ave South. Follow Watt Avenue South to Folsom Blvd. Go Left (east) on Folsom Blvd. Take Folsom Blvd (east) to Manlove Road. Go Left (north) on Manlove Road to Cal Center Drive. Go Left (west) on Cal Center Drive to 8950 Cal Center Drive, in Building #1 (First building on the right as you enter the parking lot).
FROM THE SOUTH
From Sacramento South (I-5 & SR-99) take US-50 east to Watt Ave South. Follow Watt Avenue South to Folsom Blvd. Go Left (east) on Folsom Blvd. Take Folsom Blvd (east) to Manlove Road. Go Left (north) on Manlove Road to Cal Center Drive. Go Left (west) on Cal Center Drive to 8950 Cal Center Drive, in Building #1 (First building on the right as you enter the parking lot).
FROM THE EAST
From Sacramento East (US 50 & I-80) take US-50 to Watt Ave South. Follow Watt Avenue South to Folsom Blvd. Go Left (east) on Folsom Blvd. Take Folsom Blvd (east) to Manlove Road. Go Left (north) on Manlove Road to Cal Center Drive. Go Left (west) on Cal Center Drive to 8950 Cal Center Drive, in Building #1 (First building on the right as you enter the parking lot).
FROM THE WEST
From Sacramento West (I-80, I-5 & SR-99) take US-50 east to Watt Ave South. Follow Watt Avenue South to Folsom Blvd. Go Left (east) on Folsom Blvd. Take Folsom Blvd (east) to Manlove Road. Go Left (north) on Manlove Road to Cal Center Drive. Go Left (west) on Cal Center Drive to 8950 Cal Center Drive, in Building #1 (First building on the right as you enter the parking lot).
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
We are located on the second floor of the building that is located closest to Cal Center Drive. There is a FED EX Box outside the main entrance to Building #1. Take the elevator to the second floor and then head down the long hallway until you find the test center located on the left of the hallway.
PARKING
Parking is free and available in the surface lots adjacent to the building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Watt/Manlove Light Rail Station is located a ¼ of a mile from the testing center. The station is located on the corners of Watt Avenue, Folsom Blvd and Manlove Road. To take Light Rail to the testing center get on the Gold Line, a train arrives every 15 minutes as it travels from the City of Folsom to Downtown Sacramento.
To take the bus, check with Regional Transit to get the best route from your location. Bus #72, #80 and #84 travel to the Watt/Manlove Light Rail Station, a ¼ of a mile from the testing center.
#22. Pearson Professional Centers-San Jose(Milpitas) CA
1551 McCarthy Blvd
Suite 108
Milpitas, California 95035
United States
Phone: 408-955-0470
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
From I-880 S
Take exit 8A for Tasman Dr toward Great Mall Pkwy. Turn right at Tasman Dr (signs for Tasman Dr). Turn left at McCarthy Blvd. Cross Sycamore Drive. Look for the Oak Creek Business Center on your right.
From US-101 North
Take exit 391 for Trimble Rd toward De La Cruz Blvd. Turn left at W Trimble Rd (signs for Trimble Rd). Turn right at Montague Expy. Turn left at McCarthy Blvd. Cross Cottonwood Drive. Look for the Oak Creek Business Center on your left.
FROM THE SOUTH
From I-880 N toward Oakland
Take exit 7 to merge onto W Montague Expy. Turn right at McCarthy Blvd. Cross Cottonwood Drive. Look for the Oak Creek Business Center on your left.
FROM THE WEST
From I-280 N
Take the I-880 exit toward Oakland. Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-880 N. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Oakland and merge onto I-880 N. Take exit 7 to merge onto W. Montague Expy. Turn right at McCarthy Blvd. Cross Cottonwood Drive. Look for the Oak Creek Business Center on your left.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Please do not enter the side entrances, use the storefront entrances in the front or rear of the building ONLY.
We are located on the first floor of the Oak Creek Business Center.
After 5 pm and on Saturdays the building is locked. Please press the buzzer on the main front door.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the surface lots adjacent to the building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Nearest light rail station is on Tasman Drive
#23. Pearson Professional Centers-Santa Maria CA
1010 South Broadway
Suite F
Gill Office Building
Santa Maria, California 93454
United States
Phone: 805-348-1240
Test Center Information
Northbound on 101
Take Stowell Road Exit #170. Exit 170 turns right from the 101 and continues to loop right (almost a 360 degrees) until it merges with Stowell Road (Westbound). Follow Stowell Road to Broadway. Turn Right on Broadway (Northbound). In about 1/4 mile, the building is located on the right side.
Southbound on 101
Take Stowell Road Exit #170 and turn right on 101 (Bradley). First signal light is Stowell Road and turn left (Westbound). Follow Stowell Road to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway (Northbound). In about 1/4 mile, the building is located on the right side.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Two story, tan colored building is on right side at the corner of Broadway and Palm Court.
PARKING
Free and ample. Parking lot around and under building.
#24. Pearson Professional Centers-Visalia CA
5300 West Tulare Avenue
Suite 108
Inside the Cigna Building
Visalia, California 93277
United States
Phone: 559-738-9075
Test Center Information
FROM THE WEST
From SR 99 or I 5 North or South: Take SR 198 east to Visalia and exit right onto S. Akers St. Continue south to 5300 West Tulare Ave, on the right, Inside the Tulare / Akers Professional building, with CIGNA.
FROM THE EAST
Take SR 198 west to Visalia and exit left on S. Akers St. continue south to 5300 West Tulare Ave, on the right, inside the Tulare / Akers Professional building, with CIGNA.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Building is on the Northwest corner of S. Akers St and Tulare Ave. inside the Tulare/ Akers Professional building, with CIGNA.
PARKING
Free and ample in West parking lot.
#25. Pearson Professional Centers-Fresno CA
7555 N. Palm Avenue
Suite 205
Fresno, California 93711
United States
Phone: 559-449-0986
Test Center Information
FROM HIGHWAY 99 going North, take Highway 41 North (Yosemite exit). From Highway 41 North, take the Herndon Avenue exit. Turn left on Herndon and go approximately 2 miles to Palm Avenue. Turn right (North) onto Palm and head approximately 3/4 mile. At the second signal at the intersection of Palm and Alluvial, head West on Alluvial. Make a Left turn into the first parking lot on Alluvial. We are on the south west corner of Palm and Alluvial. There are three buildings in our parking lot that are brown and beige. We are in the in the middle building. Our office is in the 7555 N Palm building. You can see the 7555 address from Palm Ave and Alluvial at the top of the building.
FROM HIGHWAY 99 going south, take the Herndon Exit #143. At the light make a left (East) onto Herndon Avenue. Follow down Herndon Ave. (approximately 6 miles) until you reach Palm Ave. Turn left (North) on Palm and head approximately 3/4 mile. At the second signal at the intersection of Palm and Alluvial, head West on Alluvial. Make a Left turn into the first parking lot on Alluvial. We are on the south west corner of Palm and Alluvial. There are three buildings in our parking lot that are brown and beige. We are in the in the middle building. Our office is in the 7555 N Palm building. You can see the 7555 address from Palm Ave and Alluvial at the top of the building.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
We are located on the second floor. Take a left off the elevator and head down the long hallway on the left. We are at the end of the hallway. Suite 205.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the surface lots adjacent to the building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Fresno Area Express Bus System:
Transit Bus 26 and 45: Both stop at Palm and Herndon Avenues.
#26. Pearson Professional Centers-Redding CA
2190 Larkspur Lane
Suite 400
Redding, California 96002
United States
Phone: 530-222-2941
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
I-5 South to Cypress Ave. Exit
Left on Cypress Avenue
Left on Larkspur Lane
The building is at 2190 Larkspur Lane
FROM THE SOUTH
I-5 North to Cypress Ave. Exit
Right on Cypress Avenue
Left on Larkspur Lane
The building is at 2190 Larkspur Lane
FROM THE EAST
From 299 E/W take I-5 South to Cypress Ave. Exit
Left on Cypress Avenue
Left on Larkspur Lane
The building is at 2190 Larkspur Lane
From 44W take I-5 South to Cypress Ave. Exit
Left on Cypress Avenue
Left on Larkspur Lane
The building is at 2190 Larkspur Lane
From 44E exit at Hilltop
Left on HIlltop Drive
Left on Industrial Street
Left on Larkspur Lane
The building is at 2190 Larkspur Lane
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
The Pearson Professional Center in Redding is a single-story building located in the Larkspur Centre on the northwest corner of Larkspur and Industrial. The building is primarily a dental and medical office. The corner office is the Ekelund Vision Center. Enter the parking lot on the north side of the building. Enter the double glass doors and follow the hallway to suite 400.
PARKING
Free and ample parking available
Street parking also available
#27. Pearson Professional Centers-San Diego CA
3838 Camino Del Rio N
Suite 205
San Diego, California 92108
United States
Phone: 619-280-1017
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-15 South. Use the right lane to take Exit 6B toward Beaches/Camino Del Rio S. Keep left, follow the signs for Camino Del Rio South. Turn right onto Camino Del Rio South and drive 0.6 mi, then turn right onto Mission City Pkwy. In 0.2 mi turn right onto Camino Del Rio North and drive 0.7 mi. Our building (Mission/Central Valley Plaza) would be on the left.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-15 North. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 6B for I-8 E. In 0.8 mi use the 2nd from the left lane to continue on Exit 7 and follow signs for Mission Gorge Rd/Fairmont Ave. Use the left lane to keep left at fork and follow signs for Mission Gorge Rd/Fairmont Ave N. Turn left onto Fairmont Ave and in 0.2 mi turn left onto Camino Del Rio N. Drive 0.8 mi and our building (Mission/Central Valley Plaza) would be on the right.
FROM THE EAST
Take I-8 West. Take exit 8 for Fairmont Ave and use the right lane to merge onto Alvarado Canyon Rd. Continue onto Camino Del Rio N for 0.8 mi. Our building (Mission/Central Valley Plaza) would be on the right.
FROM THE WEST
Take I-8 East. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 8 for Fairmont Ave. In 0.8 mi use the left lane to keep left at the fork and follow signs for Mission Gorge Rd/Fairmont Ave N. Use the left lane to turn left onto Fairmont Ave and in 0.2 mi turn left onto Camino Del Rio N. Drive 0.8 mi and our building (Mission/Central Valley Plaza) would be on the right.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS:
We are located in a three story red brick building called Mission/Central Valley Plaza. Our office is on the second floor. Take a left from the elevators and follow to the right. Our offices are on the right side of the hallway. If you arrive before or after normal office hours and the entrance door is locked please use the Pearson call button located on the wall left of the entrance door.
PARKING:
Free parking is available in front of the building.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
San Diego Metropolitan Transit Bus System:
Bus 18 – stops at Camino Del Rio N & 3456
#28. Pearson Professional Centers-San Diego (Kearny) CA
9150 Chesapeake Dr
Suite 100
Kearny Villa Commerce Center
San Diego, California 92123
United States
Phone: 858-268-1039
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Coastal: I-5 S to I-805 S to CA-52 E. Take exit 7 onto Kearny Villa Rd. Turn right (south), then right again to stay on Kearny Villa Rd. Turn Left onto Chesapeake Dr. Center is on the corner on the Left.
Inland: I-15 S to CA-52 W. Take exit onto Kearny Villa Rd. Turn right (south) and go over the bridge. Turn right again to stay on Kearny Villa Rd. Turn Left onto Chesapeake Dr. Center is on the corner on the Left.
FROM THE SOUTH
Coastal: I-5 N to I-15 N to I-805 N to CA-163 N. Take exit 8 for Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Turn right onto Clairemont Mesa Blvd and immediately get into the left hand turn lanes for Kearney Villa Rd. Turn Right onto Chesapeake Dr. Center is on the corner on the Left.
Inland: I-805 N to I-15 N to CA-52 W. Take exit onto Kearny Villa Rd. Turn right (south) and go over the bridge. Turn right again to stay on Kearny Villa Rd. Turn Left onto Chesapeake Dr. Center is on the corner on the Left.
FROM THE EAST
Take CA-52 W. Take exit onto Kearny Villa Rd. Turn right (south) and go over the bridge. Turn right again to stay on Kearny Villa Rd. Turn Left onto Chesapeake Dr. Center is on the corner on the Left.
FROM THE WEST
Take CA-52 E. Take exit 7 onto Kearny Villa Rd. Turn right (south), then right again to stay on Kearny Villa Rd. Turn Left onto Chesapeake Dr. Center is on the corner on the Left.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
There are two entrances into the building-West and South.
For the West entrance (facing the corner of Chesapeake Dr. and Kearny Villa Rd.) enter the building for approximately 10 feet and the suite will be the first door on the left.
For the South entrance (facing Chesapeake Dr.) behind the outdoor stairwell, enter the building for approximately 40 feet and pass the restrooms. Turn left and continue down the hall for approximately 30 feet. The suite is on the right.
PARKING
There is street parking on Chesapeake Dr. and free on-site parking available.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Route 20 stops on the corner of Ruffin Rd. and Chesapeake Dr. From there head West on Chesapeake for approximately five minutes, Center is on the Right.
GMAT Exam Dates in California
Unlike some paper based exams, the GMAT is computer based. Therefore, there are no fixed test dates for GMAT. Wherever you are in California, all test centers are open from Monday through Saturday throughout the year. Some even offer the exam every day of the year. However, some test centers are not open on Sundays and national holidays. For example, most college-based test centers might be closed for extended periods around holidays. For precise testing dates in California, please visit test-maker website – https://www.mba.com/.