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GMAT Testing Locations
We have found 7 GMAT test centres in Washington, located in Bellingham, College Place, Renton, Seattle, Spokane Valley, and Yakima. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page.
#1. Walla Walla University
295 South College Avenue, Suite 1
Counseling and Testing Center
College Place, Washington 99324
United States
Phone: 509-527-2147
Test Center Information
From WEST
Traveling on Highway 12, follow exit indicated by “Walla Walla University” highway sign (Heritage Road). Drive 1 mile. Turn right on Gose Street. Drive south 1.5 miles.
Continue on College Avenue to 3rd Street (0.7mi)
Parking:
Parking Lot in front of the Bookstore, or on corner of 4th St. and College Ave, entrance on College Ave.
Enter the Bookstore building, enter Suite 1, Clinic/Counseling & Testing Center on the left.
The testing center is located to the right of the Clinic/Counseling desk, turn right in front of the conference room door.
Physical Address: 295 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324
Bookstore Bldg. (Testing Center)
Phone Number: 509-527-2147
From EAST
Traveling on Highway 12, exit highway indicated by “College Place” freeway sign. Follow roundabouts south and travel south on Myra Road. Drive 1 mile. Turn right at Rose Street stop light. Travel .75 miles. Follow Rose Street as it curves left onto College Avenue. Drive south .5 miles.
Continue on College Avenue to 4th Street (0.7mi)
Parking:
Parking Lot in front of the Bookstore, or on corner of 4th St. and College Ave, entrance on College Ave.
Cross College Avenue, enter the Bookstore building, enter Suite 1, Clinic/Counseling & Testing Center on the left.
The testing center is located to the right of the Clinic/Counseling desk, turn right in front of the conference room door.
Physical Address: 295 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324
Bookstore Bldg. (Testing Center)
Phone Number: 509-527-2147
From SOUTH
OR-11 to Washington Highway 125
Traveling on Highway 125, follow exit as indicated by “Walla Walla University” highway sign (S. College Avenue). Drive north 1.5 miles to 4th Street (0.7mi)
Parking:
Parking Lot in front of the Bookstore, or on corner of 4th St. and College Ave, entrance on College Ave.
Cross College Avenue, enter the Bookstore building, enter Suite 1, Clinic/Counseling & Testing Center on the left.
The testing center is located to the right of the Clinic/Counseling desk, turn right in front of the conference room door.
Physical Address: 295 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324
Bookstore Bldg. (Testing Center)
Phone Number: 509-527-2147
#2. Pearson Professional Centers-Spokane WA
1410 N Mullan Rd
Suite 203
Mullan Centre
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
United States
Phone: 509-924-6775
Test Center Information
ATTENTION if you use a mapping program to help with directions – Make sure you put in 1410 N Mullan Rd. Spokane Valley – zipcode 99206 (Suite 203)
FROM THE NORTH
State Hwy 395 South, merging to Hwy 2 South through downtown. Take I-90 EAST to the ARGONNE (Exit 287) stay to the middle or right side on exit ramp. Be in left lane (onto ARGONNE one-way) cross MISSION Ave. and continue one (1) block, turn left onto SINTO. Continue to stop sign at MULLAN, cross MULLAN Rd. MULLAN CENTRE located on corner of SINTO and MULLAN on left.
FROM THE SOUTH
State Hwy 195 to I 90 EAST. Proceed to the ARGONNE (Exit 287) stay right on exit ramp. Merge into left lane (onto ARGONNE one-way) cross MISSION AVE. and continue one (1) block, turn left onto SINTO. Continue to stop sign at MULLAN, cross MULLAN Rd. MULLAN CENTRE located on corner of SINTO and MULLAN on left.
FROM THE EAST
I-90 WEST to the ARGONNE Rd./MILLWOOD (exit 287) stay on the left side. Proceed straight through the light at MULLAN (one way- north) and bear left at next light onto ARGONNE (one way – south). Stay in left lane (ARGONNE) cross MISSION AVE. and continue one (1) block, turn left onto SINTO. Continue to stop sign at MULLAN , cross MULLAN Rd. MULLAN CENTRE located on corner of SINTO and MULLAN on left.
FROM THE WEST
Take I-90 EAST to the ARGONNE Rd./MILLWOOD Exit (287). Bear right or be in middle lane at exit light, be sure that you are in left hand lane going south and continue (1) block turn left onto SINTO. Continue to stop sign at MULLAN , cross MULLAN Rd. MULLAN CENTRE located on corner of SINTO and MULLAN on left.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Enter parking lot and all spaces are available for parking. Of the 2 red brick buildings we are the one closest to Sinto, the doors to the building are not marked with the building number, but we are listed on the sign in the lobby on the wall near the elevator. Enter building and proceed up stairs one level or take the elevator to second floor. Test Center is visible from the top of the stairs or when exiting the elevator to the right.
PARKING
Plenty of free parking available in front of building.
Hotels: Holiday Inn Express – 9220 E. Mission – Rate Name: Pearson Vue, Rate Code ILCORPEA 1-888-465-4329 or 509-927-7100
Quality Inn 8923 E. Mission 1-800-777-7355
Others (across highway) – Super 8 (509)928-4888 and Motel 6 (509)459-6122
#3. Western Washington University
Testing Center, MS 1410
333 32nd Street, AC 120
Bellingham, Washington 98225
United States
Phone: 360-650-3080
Test Center Information
Visitor Parking Information:
Parking permits are required in the Testing Center parking lot. Please purchase a parking permit at the kiosk located across from our front door under the emergency sign when you arrive to take the test. There may also be limited free off street parking on Fielding Avenue. If you are testing on a Saturday, you may park next to the building free of charge. Please call (360) 650-2945 for parking information.
Directions to Western Washington University campus:
From the south:
From I-5, take exit 252
Turn left off the ramp onto S Samish Way
Turn left at the stop light onto N Samish Way
Stay in the left lane and go over the freeway. At the second light, turn left onto Bill McDonald Parkway/Byron Ave. There will be a 76 Station on your left. Turn left onto 32nd Street. The Testing Center is located in the Western Washington University building located at 333 32nd Street, Room 120.
From the north:
From I-5 heading south, take exit 252
Turn right off the ramp onto N Samish Way, and get into the left lane.
At the next light, turn left onto Bill McDonald Parkway/Byron Ave. There will be a 76 Station on your left. Turn left onto 32nd Street. The Testing Center is located in the Western Washington University building located at 333 32nd Street, Room 120.
#4. Pearson Professional Centers-Yakima WA
1701 Creekside Loop
Suite 110
Yakima, Washington 98902
United States
Phone: 509-452-7605
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-82 E / US 97-S toward Yakima. Take the #34 Nob Hill Exit and turn R onto Nob Hill Blvd.
Follow Nob Hill Blvd. west through First Street, and continue straight west through to 40th Ave.
Turn L on 40th. The Creekside Business Park is on the L. Turn L at Creekside Loop.
Follow Creekside Loop as it makes an S-curve to a yield sign and turn L.
Turn R at the first driveway.
FROM THE SOUTH:
TAKE 1-82W / US97N towards Yakima. Take the #34 Nob Hill Exit and turn L onto Nob Hill Blvd.
Follow Nob Hill Blvd. west through First Street, and contine straight west through to 40th Ave.
Turn L on 40th. The Creekside Business Park is on the L. Turn L at Creekside Loop.
Follow Creekside Loop as it makes an S-curve to a yield sign and turn L.
Turn R at the first driveway.
FROM THE EAST:
Take US 12E towards Yakima. Take the 40th Avenue Exit. Turn R onto 40th Avenue.
Follow 40th Avenue straight south to Nob Hill Blvd. Continue straight though the intersection until you reach Creekside Business Park to your L. Turn L at Creekside Loop.
Follow Creekside Loop as it makes an S-curve to a yield sign and turn L.
Turn R at the first driveway.
FROM THE WEST:
Take US 24W towards Yakima. Continue straight west through the #34 Exit to Nob Hill Blvd.
Follow Nob Hill Blvd. west through First Street, and continue straight west through to 40th Ave.
Turn L on 40th. The Creekside Business Park is on the L. Turn L at Creekside Loop.
Follow Creekside Loop as it makes an S-curve to a yield sign and turn L.
Turn R at the first driveway.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
Our office is located directly across from the WA State Gambling Commission.
The door to the Test Center is located to your R in the foyer.
PARKING
Feel free to use any parking spot around the building.
#5. Pearson Professional Centers-Seattle WA
100 West Harrison Street
Suite 120
West Harrison Plaza South Tower
Seattle, Washington 98119
United States
Phone: 206-285-1037
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Head south on I-5. Follow I-5 south to exit 167, Mercer Street (toward Seattle Center). Continue on Mercer Street, moving to the left lane, approximately 1.7 miles and turn left onto Queen Avenue North. Turn right on Harrison Street and continue to 1st Avenue West. The test center, West Harrison Plaza South Tower will be on the right. Most parking is on W Harrison before you reach the test center and some require cash.
FROM THE SOUTH
Head north on I-5. Follow I-5 south, use the left lane to exit 167, Mercer Street (toward Seattle Center). Continue on Mercer Street, moving to the left lane, approximately 1.7 miles and turn left onto Queen Avenue North. Turn right on Harrison Street and continue to 1st Avenue West. The test center, West Harrison Plaza South Tower will be on the right. Most parking is on W Harrison before you reach the test center and some require cash.
FROM THE EAST
Head west on I-90 W. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 2C for I-5 N toward Vancouver B.C. Keep left and merge onto I-5 N. Follow I-5 south, use the left lane to exit 167, Mercer Street (toward Seattle Center). Continue on Mercer Street, moving to the left lane, approximately 1.7 miles and turn left onto Queen Avenue North. Turn right on Harrison Street and continue to 1st Avenue West. The test center, West Harrison Plaza South Tower will be on the right. Most parking is on W Harrison before you reach the test center and some require cash.
FROM THE WEST
From Kitsap Peninsula, Bainbridge Island via the Washington State Ferry System to Colman Dock, Seattle. From the Washington State Ferry Terminal at Colman Dock, upon leaving the ferry, head north on State Ferry Terminal, turn right at the 1st cross street to stay on State Ferry Terminal. Continue straight onto Marion Street. Turn left onto Alaskan Way S. Follow Alaskan Way, turn right onto University Street. Turn left onto Western Avenue. Follow Western, turn right onto 1st Avenue W. Follow 1st Avenue to W Harrison, turn left onto W Harrison, West Harrison Plaza South Tower will be on the right. Most parking is on W Harrison before you reach the test center and some require cash.
PARKING
Reserved Permit Parking – The West Harrison Tower has Reserved Permit Parking Only underneath the building and in a small lot building on 1st Avenue West.
Street parking is available as a Pay-By-Phone service around the local block. Signs indicate the Location Number for which you are parking. Street parking has a 4-hour maximum, and the phone number to call is 206-763-4144 Extension 0.
U-PARK Public parking is available on Harrison Street at two locations. For directions to public parking, instead of turning right on Harrison Street, turn left and there is a U-PARK on the immediate right then one block up on the left.
Key Arena/Seattle Center parking lot is on 1st Avenue North across from the arena. From the U-PARK locations on Harrison you would continue on Harrison to 1st Avenue North, turn left onto the one way at Key Arena. The public parking is at a lot on the left. The rate is for Event Parking and is $20.00 per day.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
King Country Metro is the public transit service in Seattle with a variety of options and routes. For schedules and locations contact 206-553-3000 or visit the web site at http://metro.kingcounty.gov/cs/index.html
#6. Pearson Professional Centers-Seattle (Northgate)
10700 Meridian Avenue North
Suite 407
Seattle, Washington 98133
United States
Phone: 206-417-9986
Test Center Information
FROM THE NORTH
Our testing center is located on the west side of I-5, opposite Northgate Mall.
To get there, take I-5 South to Exit #173 (Northgate Way).
Take the Northgate Way westbound ramp.
Turn right onto N. Northgate Way; there’s a traffic light there.
Turn left at the next light, onto Meridian Ave. N.
FROM THE SOUTH
Our testing center is located on the west side of I-5, opposite Northgate Mall.
To get there, take I-5 North to Exit #173 (Northgate Way).
Turn left onto 1st Ave. NE.
Turn left onto N. Northgate Way.
Turn left (at the second light after going under the freeway – a short distance) onto Meridian Ave. N.
FROM THE EAST
Our testing center is located on the west side of I-5, opposite Northgate Mall.
To get there, take either WA-520 West or I-90 West to the I-5 North merge.
Take Exit #173 (Northgate Way).
Turn left onto 1st Avenue NE.
Turn left onto N. Northgate Way.
Turn left (at the second light after going under the freeway – a short distance) onto Meridian Ave. N.
FROM THE WEST
Our testing center is located on the west side of I-5, opposite Northgate Mall.
To get there, connect to I-5 Northbound.
Take the 1st Ave. NE Exit #173 (Northgate Way).
Turn left onto 1st Ave. NE.
Turn left onto N. Northgate Way.
Turn left (at the second light after going under the freeway – a short distance) onto Meridian Ave. N.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
End at 10700 Meridian Ave. N., the Northway West Office Building: the 3rd building on the left, a tan 5-story office building behind a large parking lot.
Pearson Professional Center is on the fourth floor.
PARKING
Free parking in the lot.
#7. Pearson Professional Centers-Renton (Seattle) WA
1300 SW 7th Street
Suite 113
Oaksdale Center
Renton, Washington 98057
United States
Phone: 425-277-6690
Test Center Information
FROM I-5 NORTH
Proceed SOUTH on I-5 exit 405 NORTH (154A). Stay in right lane and take 2nd exit (Renton/Auburn, Exit #2), then Renton/Rainier Ave. Loop under Fwy merging on to Rainer Ave. Move to left lane, and turn left onto S 7th St (2nd traffic light). Proceed about 0.9 mile, entrance to parking lot on right, 1300 SW 7th Street, just before reaching Oaksdale intersection.
FROM I-5 SOUTH
Proceed NORTH on I-5 exit 405 NORTH. Stay in right lane and take 2nd exit (Renton, Exit #2). Loop under Fwy merging onto Rainer Ave. Move to left lane, and turn left onto 7th St SW (2nd traffic light). Proceed about 0.9 mile, entrance to parking lot on right, 1300 SW 7th Street, just before reaching Oaksdale intersection.
FROM I-405 NORTH
Proceed south on 405 to Exit #2B for Renton/RAINIER AVE, bear RIGHT on to Rainier Ave. At 2nd traffic light (7th St. S.) turn left onto 7th. Proceed about 0.9 mile, entrance to parking lot on right, 1300 SW 7th Street, just before reaching Oaksdale intersection.
FROM THE SOUTHEAST
Proceed on Valley Fwy (167) NORTH into Renton. After crossing under 405 move into the left lanes. Turn LEFT onto 7th St. S. Proceed about 0.9 mile, entrance to parking lot on right, 1300 SW 7th Street, just before reaching Oaksdale intersection.
FROM THE WEST
Proceed on SR 509 North or South to SR 518. Take SR 518 EAST. Bear left onto I-405 N. Stay in right lane, and take 2nd exit Renton/RAINER AVE Exit #2. Loop under Fwy merging on to RainerAve. Move to left lane, and take a left onto 7th St SW (2nd traffic light). Proceed about 0.9 mile, entrance to parking lot on right, 1300 SW 7th Street, just before reaching Oaksdale intersection.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS
We are in the first building, 1300, (single story), as you enter the parking lot from S (SW) 7th Street. Drive past the ‘Restore Vision Center’ park in front or back. We are inside, midbuilding.
PARKING
There is free and ample parking in the lots surrounding the building.
GMAT Exam Dates in Washington
Unlike some paper based exams, the GMAT is computer based. Therefore, there are no fixed test dates for GMAT. Wherever you are in Washington, 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 Washington, please visit test-maker website – https://www.mba.com/.