Forgot my green card/passport on the DDay..crazy!

[kpetrova123]

Hey there guys!

Great forum! I learned so many things from here. It's simply amazing! Here is my stoty..I started my GMAT in November last year when i panicked on my exam and scored 580 (very disappointing), so i decided to give it a couple of months, relax and most importantly don't give up! So the DDay was yesterday and i went to the test center in NY and guess what it turned out that they don't accept a drivers license as a proof of ID for residents, but only green card/passport. Honestly, i thought they were joking, since the last time no one said anything to me. And i felt so comfortablle that this is my day! I still can't believe that they didn't let me in and you cannot sit for an exam after 31 days from the last day you actually took it and i literally didn't sit for it..Anyways, just wanted to let you guys know..please bring an acceptable proof of ID to the test center! I'll try to argue on Monday with GMAt customer service. I hope they can make an exception..

[Vitalina]

it's very sad what happened. but i guess they won't change their mind, it's stated several times in all different places what the valid id is..
i guess you willhave to re-sit

[dendude]

Well the rule is that if you are testing out of the country you belong to, you are required to carry your PP, along with another valid ID such as a DL.
Not sure if this applies to you.

[Nailya]

Sorry to hear about your experience. I took the test in NYC too. I brought my new york ID, and just in case in the last moment decided to bring my passport as well. Which later turned out to be a great idea, otherwise they would not let me sit for exam.
Another problem was that my last name in passport is different from the one with which I registered for the test, as I got married and used my married name. Luckily, I brought my marriage certificate. The admin had to call to pearson, but at the end all turned out to be ok and I was able to take the test.