Was not admittted for the test

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Was not admittted for the test

by xyirl » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:47 am
It should be my exam right now, but I was not admitted for the test. I had a horrible experience of human rudeness at Pearson center in Austin, Tx
First of all, we have two centers in Austin with the same name. I called before the test 2 of them to make sure I`m going into a right center (I couldn't see that on line,they just show the name of location,but not the address). The woman on the phone even didnt want to answer where I registered for the test (confidential information)..Finally,she said, " yes, you are registered at our location"
I arrived at the center early.I had my ID with me. Here started all my problems. They wouldn't admit me to the test because of my ID. I presented my valid Texas driver`s license, the woman even didn't look at it,and said that if you are not a US citizen, you need present your passport. I dint have passport with me,and an opportunity to go back home for the passport,because i live 45 min from the center. I was asking her if something I can do about it, ask my husband to bring passport during the test, send fax copy, just to be admitted for the test. But she said they can not help me,because of GMAT rules. I called customer service, they said the same. But what was the worst, the woman at reception was threatening me to call security if i wouldn't leave. I was so upset about it, and I left. Than I came back to ask for her name and last name, she didnt tell me,and called the security to remove me from the building.....!!!!!!!! I didnt do anything wrong, i was polite all the time.
Since when a valid Texas driver license is not an appropriate identification????
Why dont they warn us BEFORE we come for the test that our driver`s licenses are not valid by their GMAT LAW?
Are they an independent country inside the country?
How to get some justification??
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by vineeshp » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:14 am
Sorry to hear of the treatment.

But the rules on mba.com clearly say the following.

Note: If you have questions about the following ID requirements, you must contact GMAT® Customer Service BEFORE you schedule your test appointment.

With some restrictions, as noted in the paragraph below, the following are the only acceptable forms of ID that you may use at the test center: you must present at least one of the forms of government-issued identification listed below when you arrive at the test center. The ID must be current (not expired) and legible and must bear your name in the Roman alphabet (as is used in this website) exactly as you provided when you made your test appointment, including the order and placement of the names. Date of birth must also match exactly the date provided when you made your test appointment. The ID must also include a recent, recognizable photograph and your signature and date of birth. If you cannot provide one form of ID that includes all four (4) of these, you will be required to present a second ID also from the list that includes the missing element(s). With some restrictions, as noted in the following paragraph, the following are the only acceptable forms of ID that you may use at the test center:

* Passport*
* Government-issued driver's license
* Government-issued national/state/province identity card (including European ID card)
* Military ID card

*If you are testing in Bangladesh, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, or South Korea, you must present your passport as your identification.

*If you are testing outside your country of citizenship, you must present your passport as identification unless:

- You are a citizen of a European Union or Schengen Zone country testing in another of those countries, in which case you may present your passport, national identification card, or European identity card;

- You are a permanent U.S. resident testing in the United States, in which case you may present a passport OR permanent resident card (green card).

*If you are a citizen of Cuba, you must be able to prove primary residence outside of your country of citizenship prior to testing.

GMAT is very strict about their rules. I am sorry that they were rude to you. But they are bound by their rules.

If you satisfy the criteria set above and yet you were not allowed to take the test, you can follow up with GMAC.

I sincerely suggest you dont let this affect your preparations. Schedule it again and go with the proper ID and come out with flying colors!
Vineesh,
Just telling you what I know and think. I am not the expert. :)