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GMAT Testing Locations
We have found 7 GMAT test centres in Massachusetts, located in Boston, Cambridge, Lexington, Springfield, Wellesley, and Worcester. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page.
#1. Pearson Professional Centers-Springfield MA
1414 Main st.
Suite 1110
One Monarch Place
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
United States
Phone: 413-747-5327
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
I-91 South: Follow detour signs to downtown Springfileld (detour is due to the Via-Duct reconstruction of I-91). Monarch Place is the 26 story building on the corner of Boland Way and Main Street, next to the Sheraton Hotel and across from Cambridge College. Please note that Monarch Place does not have a street number displayed on the building. Pearson Professional Centers is on the 11th floor of the Monarch Place building. The back entrance to Monarch Place is on your right at the driveway of the Sheraton Hotel. Enter thru the glass doors; go past the Cornerstone Cafe and the building’s lobby entrance is on the right thru sliding glass doors. The security guard will direct you to the appropriate elevators to 11th floor for Pearson Professional Centers. The front entrance to Monarch Place is to the right of the United Bank on Main Street. Enter thru the revolving doors; go through additional glass doors to the security guard desk and ask directions to the 11 floor, for Pearson. When using GPS Please search using the city zip code of 01103.
FROM THE SOUTH
I-91 North to Exit 6. At end of ramp, go straight onto East Columbus Avenue, continue through three intersections. The 4th is the intersection of East Columbus and Boland Way. Turn right onto Boland Way. Monarch Place is on the right hand side of Boland Way and is the 26 story building next to the Sheraton and across from Cambridge College. Please note that Monarch Place does not have a street number displayed on the building. Pearson Professional Centers is on the 11th floor. When using GPS Please search using the city zip code of 01103.
FROM THE EAST
I-90 to Exit 6. Left after toll to Rt. 291. Exit 2B (Dwight Street). Left onto Dwight. Proceed a half mile to Harrison Avenue. (Civic Center garage is on the corner). Turn right, go through next stoplight. Monarch Place is the 26- story building next to the Sheraton Hotel and across from Cambridge College. Please note that Monarch Place does not have a street number displayed on the building. Pearson Professional Centers is on the 11th floor. When using GPS Please search using the city zip code of 01103.
FROM THE WEST
I-90 to Exit 4. Take I-91 South and follow the detour signs to downtown Springfield. Monarch Place is the 26 story building on the corner of Boland Way and Main Street, next to the Sheraton and across from Cambridge College. Please note that Monarch Place does not have a street number displayed on the building. Pearson Professional Centers is on the 11th floor of the Monarch Place building. The back entrance to Monarch Place is on your right at the driveway of the Sheraton Hotel. Enter thru the glass doors, go past the Cornerstone Cafe and the building’s lobby entrance is on the right thru sliding glass doors. The security guard will direct you to the appropriate elevators to 11th floor for Pearson Professional Centers. The front entrance to Monarch Place is to the right of the United Bank on Main Street. Enter thru the revolving doors; go thru additional glass doors to the security guard desk and ask directions to the 11 floor, Pearson Vue. When using GPS Please search using the city zip code of 01103
PARKING
Parking is available at the following sites: (SORRY, WE DO NOT VALIDATE PARKING):
(Best choice for lowest rate.) Open air parking behind the TD Bank North building on Harrison Ave. (Best rates CASH ONLY behind TD Bank North). Monarch Place lot through the Sheraton Hotel for $2.50/hr; Tower Square lot (connected to Marriott Hotel) enter from East Columbus Ave., for $1.00 for the first 1/2 hour, $1.50 for each subsequent 1/2 hour to a maximum of $19; There are several municipal garages (Springfield Parking Authority, or SPA) within a few blocks of Monarch Place, for 75 cents for the first ½ hour and $1.50 for each successive hour. The closest is the 91 North garage, entered from East Columbus Ave., with 91 South Civic Center Garage nearby. Free on street parking on Saturday’s and behind TD Bank North is free if there isn’t an event going on.
#2. Pearson Professional Centers-Worcester MA
255 Park Avenue
Suite 300 – 3rd Floor
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
United States
Phone: 508-755-3674
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
From I-495 south or I-190 south to I-290 west. Exit 18. (PLEASE NOTE: USE EXIT 18 NOT 20 ON I-290) Take a right off exit ramp to RT. 70. Follow Rt. 70 until Rt. 9 west (Highland St.) Take right onto Highland. Approx. 1- 1/2 mile to light. Take left onto Park Avenue. Sign says Rt. 9 west (There is a Price Chopper on the right and a park with a pond on your left). Continue approximately 1/4 mile. It is an 11 story building on your left with a Bank of America on the 1st floor.
FROM THE SOUTH
From I-395 north, take I-290 east to exit 17/Belmont Street /Rt. 9. Turn left at Rt. 9. Proceed approximately 1 mile. Take left onto Park Avenue. (There is a Price Chopper on the right and a park with a pond on your left). Continue approximately 1/4 mile. It is an 11 story building on your left with a Bank of America on the 1st floor.
FROM THE EAST
From I-290 west take exit 18/ Rt. 9. towards the airport. Take a right at the end of the ramp. Proceed to 2nd set of lights. Take a right onto Highland St. Proceed approximately 1 mile. Take left onto Park Avenue. (There is a Price Chopper on the right and a park with a pond on your left). Continue approximately 1/4 mile. It is an 11 story building on your left with a Bank of America on the 1st floor.
FROM THE WEST
From I-90 east, take exit 10 to I-290 east. Take exit 17/ Rt. 9. towards the airport. Turn left at Rt. 9. Proceed approximately 1 mile. Take left onto Park Avenue. (There is a Price Chopper on the right and a park with a pond on your left). Continue approximately 1/4 mile. It is an 11 story building on your left with a Bank of America on the 1st floor.
PARKING
There is free and ample parking.
Please park in the garage on one of the upper tiers. The lower tiers are reserved.
Please do NOT park in the parking lot in the front of the building. There is a one hour maximum to use the lot. The parking lot may only be used for those candidates arriving after 4 p.m. or those whose exams will end after 9 p.m.
Saturday test takers may use the lot during the day. They must use the lot if they arrive before the garage is open, or will be testing after 4:30 p.m. when the garage closes.
PLEASE NOTE SATURDAY TESTERS: The building may not have already been opened for Saturday morning testers arriving early. The door will be open at 7:30 a.m.
****** PLEASE NOTE GARAGE HOURS: Monday- Friday: 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
#3. Pearson Professional Centers-Boston MA
295 Devonshire Street
2nd Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
United States
Phone: 617-423-9297
Test Center Information
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION – STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
- From NORTH via I-93 S : Take South Station. exit 20A. Go straight through light, Right on Summer & Right on Devonshire . #295 is 2 doors down on the left.
- From NORTH via I-95 S: Merge onto US-1 S Exit 46 toward Boston to Route 3. Take Exit 20A Go straight through light, Right on Summer. and Right on Devonshire. #295 is 2 doors down on the left.
- From SOUTH: SOUTHEAST EXPRESSWAY Rte3N; Exit 20A toward I-90-Logan Airport/S. Station Take exit on left South Station/Chinatown. Follow signs to South Station. Stay straight on Lincoln St., Left on Summer & Right on Devonshire. #295 is 2 doors down.
- From WEST: MASS. TURNPIKE toward Boston to I-93. Exit 24A toward South Station. Stay left on ramp take a right onto Atlantic Ave Left on Summer, Right on Devonshire. #295.
PARKING: THERE IS NO ON-STREET PARKING and nearby garages charge $25 to $40. If you are lost call the test center at 617-423-9297
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION – STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
The Center, at 295 DEVONSHIRE ST. is near the corner of SUMMER ST, 3 blocks from Macy’s. We are between SOUTH STATION (Red Line) & DOWNTOWN CROSSING (Red or Orange Lines). It is a short walk from PARK STREET (Green Line) – Walk down Winter into Summer/DOWNTOWN CROSSING. If taking the Blue Line, get off at the State Street station. Devonshire is on the south side of the building. Walk down Devonshire making sure that you stay to the left when you cross Franklin Street (road splits). 295 is halfway down the block on the right just after the sign for Viga. From S. Station walk up Summer St. (toward high rise buildings) & turn right on Devonshire. From Downtown Crossing walk down Summer toward S. Station & turn left on Devonshire. From Park St. station, cross Tremont St. and continue down Winter St. which becomes Summer St. & continue 3 short blocks past Macy’s. Turn left on Devonshire. #295 is 2 doors down.
#4. Pearson Professional Centers-Boston (Back Bay)
31 St. James Avenue
Suite 725
Park Square
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
United States
Phone: 617-210-7915
Test Center Information
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From the West
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90 East) into the city. Exit at Exit 22 (Copley Square) and follow straight onto Stuart Street for three blocks. Turn left onto Berkeley Street and go one block. Take a right onto Saint James Avenue. 31 Saint James Avenue (also known as the Park Square Building) is the entire block on the left (entrance in the middle). Sign in at Security Desk. Test center is located on the 7th Floor, Suite 725.
From the North or South
Take Rte. I-93 into the city. Take the Storrow Drive Exit off of I-93. Follow Storrow Drive about 1/2 mile and exit left at the Back Bay/Copley Exit. At the end of ramp (at light) take left onto Beacon Street, then immediate right at lights onto Arlington Street (ONE WAY). Continue five blocks and turn right onto Saint James Avenue (ONE WAY, across from Park Plaza Hotel). 31 Saint James Avenue (also known as the Park Square Building) is the entire block on the right, with entrances on Arlington Street, Saint James Avenue and Berkeley Street. From any entrance, go to security desk at center of building. Test center is located in Suite 725 on the 7th floor.
- Parking Option 1: A parking garage is located at 26 Saint James Avenue, directly across the street from the Park Square Building.
- Parking Option 2: The Back Bay Garage is located two blocks diagonally Southeast of the test center on Columbus Avenue (ONE-WAY EAST), between Arlington and Charles Streets.
- Parking Option 3: There is some on-street, metered parking near the Park Square Building. Be aware that some exams prohibit their candidates from leaving the building for any reason, including putting money in the meter.
Public Transportation:
You may contact the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority online at www.mbta.com for details regarding all available modes of public transportation and related fees.
Green Line subway access (wheelchair accessible):
Take the Green Line (wheelchair accessible) to Arlington Station. After exiting train and proceeding through turnstiles, turn right and use the stairways on the right, followed by the left-hand upper staircase, to street level. Walk one block south (with one-way traffic). You may use the Park Square Building’s Arlington Street side entrance on your right (at the Santander Bank). Follow the long hallway to the security desk in center of building.
Orange Line subway access (wheelchair accessible):
Take Orange Line to Back Bay Station. From the Dartmouth Street Exit: Turn right and walk two blocks, against traffic, to Saint James Avenue. Turn right onto Saint James Avenue and walk three blocks. 31 Saint James Avenue is the building on the left, between Berkely Street and Arlington Street (entrance in the middle of the block). From the Clarendon Street Exit: Turn left and walk two blocks, with traffic, to Saint James Avenue, then take a right onto Saint James Avenue and walk two blocks. 31 Saint James Avenue is the building on the left, between Berkely Street and Arlington Street (entrance in the middle of the block).
Blue Line subway access:
Take the Blue Line inbound to Government Center. Change to any inbound Green Line train. See Green Line directions.
Red Line subway access:
Take the Red Line inbound to Park Street. Change to any westbound Green Line train. See Green Line directions.
#5. Pearson Professional Centers-Cambridge MA
186 Alewife Brook Parkway
Suite 202
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
United States
Phone: 617-520-2052
Test Center Information
To reach the Testing Center on the second floor, the entrance and elevator/stair access is located next to McDonalds and directly beneath the CareerSource sign.
FROM THE NORTH
Take Route 1 South or 93 South to Storrow Drive. Keep right and follow signs to Storrow Drive West. Keep right to stay on Storrow Drive West. Use right 2 lanes to take exit to MA -2/US-3 Arlington Fresh Pond Parkway. Continue onto Fresh Pond Parkway (RTE 2 West). At the traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto Concord Avenue. At next traffic circle take second exit onto Alewife Brook Parkway. Continue past the T Station until you reach the traffic circle. At the traffic circle take the 4th exit then turn right into the shopping plaza. Test Center is located inside the Fresh Pond Mall.
FROM THE SOUTH
Southeast Expressway, RT3N to Exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Keep right and follow signs to Storrow Drive West. Keep right to stay on Storrow Drive West. Use right 2 lanes to take exit to MA -2/US-3 Arlington Fresh Pond Parkway. Continue onto Fresh Pond Parkway (RTE 2 West). At the traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto Concord Avenue. At next traffic circle take second exit onto Alewife Brook Parkway. Continue past the T Station until you reach the traffic circle. At the traffic circle take the 4th exit then turn right into the shopping plaza. Test Center is located inside the Fresh Pond Mall.
FROM THE EAST
Take Rte 16W/Mystic Valley Parkway continue on Rte 16W past the Route 2 traffic circle. Continue onto Fresh Pond Parkway (RTE 2 West). Continue past the T Station until you reach the traffic circle. At the traffic circle take the 4th exit then turn right into the shopping plaza. Test Center is located inside the Fresh Pond Mall.
FROM THE WEST
Get onto Rte 2 East and follow signs into Cambridge/Boston. At 0.4 miles past Alewife T station, take a right into Fresh Pond Mall. Test Center is located inside the Fresh Pond Mall.
PARKING
Parking available in Fresh Pond Mall.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Take Red Line to Alewife T Station (last stop). Walk 0.4 miles to Fresh Pond Mall. Test Center is located inside the Fresh Pond Mall.
#6. Pearson Professional Centers-Wellesley MA
20 William Street
Suite 210
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
United States
Phone: 781-235-2091
Test Center Information
FROM BOSTON & POINTS EAST:
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West to Route 128/I-95 South (Exit 15 Weston Tolls).
Take the I-95 South/Route 128 South ramp towards Dedham/Providence RI. Merge on to Route 128/I-95 South.
Follow Route 128/I-95 South to the Route 9 East exit towards Boston (Exit 20A). Merge onto Route 9 East.
Stay in the right-hand lane. Just after the off-ramp for Route 128 North, bear right towards Chestnut Street.
At the stop sign, turn left under the bridge (Ellis Street), and take an immediate left towards William Street.
Turn right for William Street and the Wellesley Office Park.
Pearson Professional Center is located at 20 Williams St. on the left
Free parking is available.
We are located on 2nd floor.
FROM WORCESTER, FRAMINGHAM & POINTS WEST:
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East to Route 128/I-95 South (Exit 14).
Follow Route 128/I-95 South to the Route 9 East exit towards Boston (Exit 20A). Merge onto Route 9 East.
Stay in the right-hand lane. Just after the off-ramp for Route 128 North, bear right towards Chestnut Street.
At the stop sign, turn left under the bridge (Ellis Street), and take an immediate left towards William Street.
You will see the entrance for William Street and the Wellesley Office Park on the right.
Pearson Professional Center is located at 20 Williams St. on the left.
Free parking is available.
We are located on the 2nd floor.
FROM RT 128/I-95 HEADING SOUTH:
Follow Route 128/I-95 South to the Route 9 East exit towards Boston (Exit 20A). Merge onto Route 9 East.
Stay in the right-hand lane. Just after the off-ramp for Route 128 North, bear right towards Chestnut Street.
At the stop sign, turn left under the bridge (Ellis Street), and take an immediate left towards William Street.
You will see the entrance for William Street and the Wellesley Office Park on the right.
Pearson Professional Center is located at 20 Williams St. on the left.
Free parking is available.
We are located on the 2nd floor.
FROM RT 128/I-95 HEADING NORTH:
Follow Route 128/I-95 North to the Route 9 East exit towards Boston (Exit 20A). Merge onto Route 9 East.
Stay on exit ramp towards Chestnut Street (do not merge onto Route 9).
At the stop sign, turn left under the bridge (Ellis Street), and take an immediate left towards William Street.
You will see the entrance for William Street and the Wellesley Office Park on the right.
Pearson Professional Center is located at 20 Williams St. on the left.
Free parking is available.
We are located on the 2nd floor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
When testing after 6pm and on Weekends use call box located at the front entrance to gain access to the building. Please dial 210 and someone will open the door. Handicap parking and access is located at the rear of the building. When testing after 6pm and on weekends use the Pearson call button located to the right of the double doors.
#7. Pearson Professional Centers-Lexington MA
24 Hartwell Ave
Building A, First Floor
Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
United States
Phone: 781-861-7600
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH AND EAST
Take Route 95/128 South to Exit 31B. Merge onto Route 4/225 and drive 0.2 mile. Look for a sign for Hartwell Avenue and Hanscom Air Base. Follow that road, veering to the right, and it will crossover Route 4/225 and you will be on Hartwell Ave. The building is the 3rd building on the left, counting the building on the corner.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take Route 95/128 North to Exit 31B. Merge onto Route 4/225 and drive 0.6 mile. Look for a sign for Hartwell Ave and Hanscom Air Base. Follow that road, veering to the right, and it will crossover Route 4/225 and you will be on Hartwell Ave. The building is the 3rd building on the left, counting the building on the corner.
FROM THE WEST
Take Route 2 East to the Concord Rotary. Take the second exit onto Route 2E/Concord Turnpike. Keep right and continue onto Sandy Pond Rd. Continue on Route 2E about 5 miles to Woods St and turn left. Travel about 1 mile to Hartwell Avenue. The building will be on your right.
PARKING
Free parking is available on both sides of the building and the rear of the building.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
When entering via the front door of the building, the Test Center will be on the first floor in Building A, in the left hallway.
When entering via the back door of the building, follow the hallway to Building A (front of the building). The Test Center will be on the first floor in Building A, in the right hallway when coming from the back.
GMAT Exam Dates in Massachusetts
Unlike some paper based exams, the GMAT is computer based. Therefore, there are no fixed test dates for GMAT. Wherever you are in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts, please visit test-maker website – https://www.mba.com/.