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GMAT Testing Locations
We have found 10 GMAT test centres in North Carolina, located in Boone, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page.
#1. Appalachian State University- Select
John Thomas Hall, 287 Rivers St.
Testing Services, Room 245
Boone, North Carolina 28608
United States
Phone: 828-262-6801
Test Center Information
Testing Services at Appalachian State University is located in the John Thomas Bldg. just behind the Holmes Convocation/Basketball Center. The Holmes Center is on the corner of Highway 321 (Blowing Rock Rd.) and Rivers Street. Parking is available (for a minimal fee) in the Rivers Street Visitor Parking Deck, one block down Rivers St. from the John Thomas Bldg. Locate campus map and directions at at www.testing.appstate.edu
#2. Pearson Professional Centers-Wilmington NC
2709 Market St.
Suite 206
Market Street Central
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
United States
Phone: 910-763-8255
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-40 South until it ends at North College Road. Continue south on North College for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto the ramp exit for Market Street (US 17). At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Market Street and continue on Market for appx. 2 miles.
FROM THE SOUTH
US 17 towards Wilmington. US 17 merges with US 74 becoming US 74/17 after crossing bridge at the Cape Fear River. Stay on US 17 through town which turns into Dawson Street. Turn left onto South 17 Street. Turn right onto Market Street.
FROM THE EAST
US 17 towards Wilmington. US 17 becomes Market Street at Ogden. Stay on Market Street. You will pass under College Road at the College/Market interchange. Continue down Market Street approximately 2 miles.
FROM THE WEST
US 74/17 becomes US 17 after crossing the bridge at the Cape Fear River. Stay on US 17 through town which turns into Dawson Street. Turn left onto South 17 Street. Turn right onto Market Street.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
The Testing Center is in the Market Street Central Business Park, directly across from the YMCA. (Unfortunately, our sign is difficult to see from the road, so it’s best to use the YMCA as your landmark – and the business right next to us has a big red and White “Office Furniture Salvage” sign). Enter the center door from the side parking lot. The Testing Center is on the second floor.
PARKING
There is free and ample parking.
#3. Pearson Professional Centers-Charlotte NC
4601 Charlotte Park Dr.
Suite 340
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
United States
Phone: 704-523-2617
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH (Huntersville)
Take I-77 South to Exit 7 (Clanton Road). At top of exit ramp, turn LEFT onto Clanton Road. At 2nd traffic light, turn RIGHT onto South Tryon Street. Travel on South Tryon Steet to the first traffic light (Pressley Road). Turn RIGHT onto Pressley Road. Turn LEFT from Pressley Road onto Charlotte Park Drive.
FROM THE SOUTH (Rock Hill)
Take I-77 North to Exit 6B (Billy Graham Parkway). At the first traffic light turn RIGHT onto Tryon Street. Turn LEFT at next traffic light onto Pressley Road. Turn LEFT from Pressley Road onto Charlotte Park Drive.
FROM THE EAST (Monroe)
Take Highway 74 West to I-485 inner loop to I-77 North to Exit 6B (Billy Graham Parkway). At the first traffic light turn RIGHT onto Tryon Street. Turn LEFT at next traffic light onto Pressley Road. Turn LEFT from Pressley Road onto Charlotte Park Drive.
FROM THE WEST (Gastonia)
Take I-85 North to Exit 33 (Billy Graham Parkway). At top of exit ramp, turn RIGHT onto Billy Graham Parkway. After traveling several miles on Billy Graham Parkway, turn LEFT onto South Tryon Street. Turn LEFT at next traffic light onto Pressley Road. Turn LEFT from Pressley Road onto Charlotte Park Drive.
FROM ALBEMARLE
Take Albemarle Road to Independence Blvd. Turn RIGHT onto Independence Blvd and go to John Belk Freeway. Take John Belk Freeway to I-77 South. Take I-77 South to Exit 7 (Clanton Road). At top of exit ramp, turn LEFT onto Clanton Road. At 2nd traffic light, turn RIGHT onto South Tryon Street. Travel on South Tryon Sreet to the 1st traffic light (Pressley Road). Turn RIGHT onto Pressley Road. Turn LEFT from Pressley Road onto Charlotte Park Drive.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Office is in 2nd building on LEFT on the 3rd floor.
PARKING
Free parking is available.
#4. Pearson Professional Centers-Charlotte(East-Hwy74)
7520 East Independence Blvd
Suite 250
Quorum Office Park
Charlotte, North Carolina 28227
United States
Phone: 704-568-7501
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-485 E (Inner loop) to Independence Blvd (Hwy 74) towards Matthews. Proceed 5 miles. After passing CarMax (on the right), Quorum Business Park will be located on your left . Our office is in the first (4-story) building.
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-485 W (outer loop) to Independence Blvd (Hwy 74) towards Matthews/Charlotte. Proceed 5 miles. After passing CarMax (on the right), Quorum Business Park will be located on your left. Our office is in the first (4-story) building.
FROM THE EAST
Highway 74 West (Independence Blvd) to Quorum Business Park located on your left after you pass Car Max (on the right). Our office is in the first (4-story) building.
FROM THE WEST
Highway 74 East (Independence Blvd) ) to Quorum Business Park located on your right after passing Village Lake Drive, and before you reach Car Max on the left. Our office is in the first (4-story) building.
#5. Pearson Professional Centers-Greenville NC
1105-B Corporate Dr
Suite B
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
United States
Phone: 252-493-0345
Test Center Information
GENERAL DIRECTIONS TO GREENVILLE
From I-95, continue to Exit 119 E. Take U.S. 264E 37 miles to Greenville (cont. below)
From WEST (Also see I-95 directions) take U.S.264E to Greenville (cont. below)
CONTINUED FROM ABOVE – upon entering Greenville, go straight when U.S. 264 exits toward Washington. DO NOT TAKE EXIT 73. Continue straight to the 4th traffic light (Arlington Blvd), turn RIGHT at First Citizens Bank. Continue on Arlington Blvd 3 miles to Red Banks Road (East Carolina Bank is on left), turn LEFT. Go 1/4 mile to Charles Blvd (Route 43 S) and turn RIGHT, go 4/10 mile and turn LEFT on Corporate Dr. (Directly across from Kangaroo gas station). Pearson is at 1105B Corporate Dr. or 2nd building on LEFT.
From Route 11/13, proceed to U.S. 264A East (Greenville Blvd SE) in Greenville (Cracker Barrel on NW corner). Turn east (away from Cracker Barrel) onto U.S. 264 Alt East and go 3 miles. Turn right onto Red Banks Rd (BB&T bank on right/Bojangles on left. Continue to 2nd light Charles Blvd (Route 43S), turn right. Go 4/10 mile and turn LEFT on Corporate Dr. (Directly across from Handy Hugo BP gas station). Pearson is at 1105B Corporate Dr. or 2nd building on LEFT.
From EAST take U.S. 264 to the intersection of U.S. 264/264A/Rt 33 and turn LEFT on U.S. 264A (West) towards Greenville. Go to Charles Blvd (Route 43S) and turn LEFT (ECU sign on near right and MacAllister’s Restaurant on far left). Go 9/10 mile and turn LEFT on Corporate Dr. (Directly across from Kangaroo gas station). Pearson is at 1105B Corporate Dr. or 2nd building on LEFT.
There is free and ample parking. If lost, call 252-493-0345.
#6. Pearson Professional Centers-Winston-Salem NC
514 S. Stratford Road
Knollwood Level, Suite 102
Stratford Oaks
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
United States
Phone: 336-721-4803
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
#1 – Take US 52 South. Exit 109B onto I-40 Business going West. Take exit 3A, Knollwood Street. Turn left onto Knollwood and move into the right lane. Go to the stoplight at the intersection of Stratford Rd and Knollwood St and turn right. The entrance into the Stratford Oaks parking lot is on your immediate right. The Stratford Oaks building is offset between Capital Bank and Windsor Jewelers.
FROM THE SOUTH
#2 – Take US 52 North. Exit 109B onto I-40 Business going West. Take exit 3A, Knollwood Street. Turn left onto Knollwood and move into the right lane. Go to the stoplight at the intersection of Stratford Rd. and Knollwood St. and turn right. Continue to follow the directions in #1.
FROM THE EAST
#3 – Take I-40 Business West. Take exit 3A, Knollwood Street. Turn left onto Knollwood and move into the right lane. Go to the stoplight at the intersection of Stratford Rd and Knollwood St. and turn right. Continue to follow the directions in #1.
FROM THE WEST
#4 – Take I-40 Business East. Take exit 3A, Knollwood Street. Turn right onto Knollwood and stay in the right lane. Go to the stoplight at the intersection of Stratford Rd and Knollwood St. and turn right. Continue to follow the directions in #1.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
The test center is in the Stratford Oaks building, suite #102
PARKING
Free and ample parking is available.
BUSINESS 40 ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT:
Over the course of two years, Business 40 and US 421 will be undergoing construction. For further details and detours around the construction please visit:
https://www.business40nc.com/Pages/detour.aspx
#7. Office of University Testing Services-FSU
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
United States
Phone: 910-672-1301
Test Center Information
- From the North via I-95: Take I-95 South. Merge onto I-295 via exit 58 towards Fayetteville. Turn left onto Ramsey Street/NC 401 South. Continue about 5 1/2 miles, and then turn right onto Langdon Street. After about 1/4 mile, turn left at the flashing caution light onto Edgecombe Avenue. Turn right onto Administration Drive. Turn left onto W.T. Brown Drive and park in the visitor’s parking area in front of the William R. Collins Administration Building. The test center is located on the first floor of this building.
- From the South via I-95: Take I-95 North. Merge onto 87 North via exit 48 (MLK Expressway) towards Fayetteville. Merge onto Bragg Boulevard/NC 24 West. Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard/NC 24 West. Continue for approximately 1/4 mile, and then turn right onto Ames Street. Merge right onto Filter Plant Road. Turn left onto Murchison Road/NC 210. Turn right onto W.T. Brown Drive and follow W.T. Brown Drive and park in the visitor’s parking area in front of the William R. Collins Administration Building. The test center is located on the first floor of this building.
#8. Pearson Professional Centers-Raleigh NC
8024 Glenwood Ave
Suite 107
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
United States
Phone: 919-782-2258
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
From I-85 South, exit onto US 70 East which will become Glenwood Avenue and drive approximately 13 miles. From US 1 South, take I-540 West to US 70 East (Glenwood Ave). The center is located in the office building at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Pinecrest Road. After passing through the Ebenezer Church Rd intersection (Carmax on the left) turn left at the next intersection with a traffic light onto Pinecrest Road (Eatman’s Carpet on right). After turning left at the stop light then turn right into the parking lot entrance for the building.
FROM THE SOUTH
From US 1 or US 401, take I-40 West to I-440 East. From I-440 East take the US 70 West/Glenwood Ave. exit (exit 7). Exit onto US 70 West which is Glenwood Avenue and drive approximately 4 miles passing Crabtree Valley Mall. The center is located in the office building at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Pinecrest Road. After passing the Lynn Road intersection turn right at the next intersection which is Pinecrest Road. After turning right at the stop light then turn right into the parking lot entrance for the building.
FROM THE EAST
Take I-440 West to US 70 West/Glenwood Ave. exit (exit 7). Exit onto US 70 West which is Glenwood Avenue and drive approximately 4 miles passing Crabtree Valley Mall toward Durham. The center is located in the office building at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Pinecrest Road. After passing the Lynn Road intersection turn right at the next intersection which is Pinecrest Road. After turning right at the stop light then turn right into the parking lot entrance for the building. (If I-540 is used from US 64, follow directions below from I-540)
FROM THE WEST
From I-40, exit onto I-540 East (Northern Wake Expy). From I-540 East, take Exit 4A and stay in center lane. At end of exit ramp there is a stoplight and keep straight onto US 70 East which is Glenwood Ave. After passing through the Ebenezer Church Rd intersection (Carmax on the left) turn left at the next intersection with a traffic light onto Pinecrest Road (Eatman’s Carpet on right). After turning left at the stop light then turn right into the parking lot entrance for the building.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Using the entrance facing Glenwood Avenue will provide direct access to the first floor. If your appointment is after 5 pm during the week, or on a weekend, then you may be required to use this entrance.
PARKING
Visitor parking is only available in the lots at the rear of the building. When you enter the drive for the building, which is off Pinecrest Road, there is a sign that directs you to visitor parking. DO NOT PARK IN RESERVED SPACES or your vehicle may be towed.
#9. Pearson Professional Centers-Raleigh (SW) NC
1130 Situs Court
Suite 150
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
United States
Phone: 919-816-8389
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take ramp left for US-1 S / Capital Blvd (11.6mi)
Take ramp right for US-1 South / I-440 West toward Sanford (9.8 mi)
At exit 1C, take ramp right and follow signs for Jones Franklin Rd (0.2 mi)
Turn left onto Jones Franklin Rd (0.03 mi)
Turn right onto Capital Center Dr (0.4mi)
Turn right onto Situs Ct (344 ft)
FROM THE SOUTH
Take ramp left for I-95 North toward Benson
At exit 81, take ramp right for I-40 West toward Raleigh
At exit 293, take ramp right for US-1 North / I-440 East toward Hospital / Raleigh / Wake Forest
At exit 1C, take ramp right and follow signs for Jones Franklin Rd (0.2 mi)
Turn right onto Jones Franklin Rd, and then immediately turn right onto Capital Center Dr (0.5 mi)
Turn right onto Situs Ct (344 ft)
FROM THE EAST
At exit 20, take ramp right for I-40 West toward Benson / Raleigh
At exit 293, take ramp right for US-1 North / I-440 East toward Hospital / Raleigh / Wake Forest (0.9 mi)
At exit 1C, take ramp right and follow signs for Jones Franklin Rd (0.2 mi)
Turn right onto Jones Franklin Rd, and then immediately turn right onto Capital Center Dr (0.5 mi)
Turn right onto Situs Ct (344ft)
FROM THE WEST
Keep right onto I-40 E
At exit 293, take ramp right for US-1 North / I-440 East toward Wake Forest
Keep straight onto I-440 E / US-1 N / Cliff Benson Beltline (0.2 mi)
At exit 1C, take ramp right and follow signs for Jones Franklin Rd (0.2mi)
Turn right onto Jones Franklin Rd, and then immediately turn right onto Capital Center Dr (0.5 mi)
Turn right onto Situs Ct (344 ft)
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
On Situs Court – go through the roundabout and towards the right the monument sign showing 1130 Situs- enter the parking lot.
Entering the building: The Pearson Professional Center Office is located in rear of the building. Upon enter the building, walk straight through the lobby and enter the single door in the rear of the lobby. The Pearson Professional Center is located on the right.
Evening and Weekends: Due to building security, doors to the building are locked in the evenings and weekends. Please use the video phone at the front entrance door to call the Pearson Professional Center for access. Candidates will be granted access upon verification.
PARKING
Parking is available in front and side of the building.
#10. Pearson Professional Centers-Durham NC
2520 Meridian Parkway
Suite 475
Meridian Corporate Center
Durham, North Carolina 27713
United States
Phone: 919-361-5379
Test Center Information
2520 Meridian Parkway Suite 475 Durham NC 27713
FROM THE EAST
I-40 West to Hwy 55 (Apex Exit 278). Proceed north (West)on Hwy 55 approx. .3 miles to Meridian Parkway. Turn left at the light. (There is a Red Roof Inn on the right and big blue M art structure on the left). See detailed directions below.
FROM THE WEST
I-40 East to to Hwy 55 (Apex Exit 278) Proceed north (West) on Hwy 55 approx. .5 miles to Meridian Parkway . Turn left at the light. (There is a Red Roof Inn on the right and a big blue M art structure on the left). See detailed directions below.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
The building is .3 miles from Hwy 55 intersection, on the right side. The test center is on the 4th floor.
2520 Meridian Parkway Durham NC
GMAT Exam Dates in North Carolina
Unlike some paper based exams, the GMAT is computer based. Therefore, there are no fixed test dates for GMAT. Wherever you are in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, please visit test-maker website – https://www.mba.com/.