Thomson Prometric Testing Center

Pro Tip: If you’re coming from 79^th Ave, make the turn onto NW 53^rd Street. Do not (I repeat, *DO NOT*) take Geneva NW 48^th Way. Google Maps tends to get confused, so do not take the latter.
Unless of course you’re pit-​stopping at a friend’s apartment to rub their pet bunny’s foot for good luck and intend to jump the community gates and sprint to the Thomson Prometric building for good cardiovascular exercise.
Like other users have stated, Google Maps took me into some backroad gated community — which was quite strange because after having been here 7 times already, today (the 8^th time) was the first time GM did that to me. Thank God this was neither my 1^st time here, nor was I running late, or I’d be prone to a panic attack.
And, no, I did not fail my exam 7 times! I OFFICIALLY COMPLETED MY DESIGNATION (to the tune of 8 exams)! Can we say «PAR-​TAY»? (Excuse the caps. I am quite excited to be done.)
Now that, that critical and most important information is out of the way…
This testing center trains you to:
— Discontinue use of those pesky pockets stitched into your clothing (lint is OK, though)
— Listen to your breathing as you don their headphones and enter a zen-​like state prior to the anxiety attack you’ll inevitably incur as you press the «Submit for Grading» button at the end of your test
— Run real fast to the bathroom, and then pee at your quickest (because the timer never stops!)
— Stare at your driver’s license in the hopes of finding the answer to Question 93 written beside your DOB or zip code
— Sign your name the way you did when you were 16 and thought writing out every letter in proper cursive was the celebratory adult method of giving autographs
Lol! Just kidding. (Sort of.)
The folks who work here are always super nice. I’m sure they realize how stressful it is for exam-​takers to maintain all the information they crammed into their heads just a few hours prior to the exam. They have always gotten me in and out of their exam room swiftly and without hassle. (And once I’m in, I let all that info leak out via pencil to the scrap paper I’m given just in case I end up suffering from transient global amensia.)
Lastly, I actually saw one of the employees wiping down a cubicle station with sanitary wipes. This makes my germaphobic heart flutter.
So yes. I definitely appreciate this location’s organized processes, but am happy to say SEE YA! (For the time being, anyway. I might have another crazed idea to pursue some other professional development that could lead me back…)

These testing centers are not particularly welcoming. However this one is especially annoying in that the Google maps directions are incorrect and take you to a gated neighborhood behind the testing center. No one at this establishment has taken the time to correct the error. They obviously don’t care that much.

Went to write the MCAT. Staff were professional. The headphones they provided were useless but there wasn’t a huge issue with noise as everyone was taking the test (though I did hear a car alarm go off outside). Plenty of parking available.

Hard to believe, but this is the closest Prometric location to downtown, what a hike! Google Maps had me lost in some back road gated community, so don’t try to take any funny short cuts, just follow along the main road.
Check in took about 10 minutes. They hand you a laminated instruction sheet that looks like a porn magazine at a sperm bank, in other words, it’s been through a lot. It would be nice if they provided hand sanitizer, as I can only imagine what that thing might look like under a black light. Yikes.
Security here is tighter than at the airport, I had to remove my shoes and undergo a full body scan. Staff is very friendly though, and they make it as painless as possible.
The air conditioning is quite comfortable, not the usual arctic breeze. The test room is very quiet, but noise canceling headphones are available. What else can I say? See them again in 2 years.

It’s hard to review a testing center. You are here to take an exam. There is not much of a choice. I came here for USMLE Step 1. I was super nervous.
Pros:
–lots of parking
–easy to find lockers to store your items
–most of the staff are very familiar with procedures: NOTHING permitted into testing room (no water, no pen, no calculator, no watch, etc)
–Your ID is checked at reception and each time you enter, leave, and reenter the testing room.
–You must show your ankles, empty your pockets, and get wanded by a metal detector each time.
–fingerprints upon each entry and exit (I had a hard time because my fingers were cold from anxiety)
–Bathrooms are easy to access.
Cons:
–The testing center is very busy, so you need to allocate extra time from your allowed break-​time for each entry and exit.
–The climate is cool/​comfortable. I wore a sweater and was not allowed to remove it from my shoulders when I felt warm during the exam.
–When I finally finished my 8 hour exam I was not allowed to leave my seat until the backlog of test takers before me were checked out.
I hope this review helps other test-​takers.

Good place for testing. I initially took my MCAT here 6 years ago and at that time, my experience was horrible (too loud, rude staff) and I told myself I’d never test here again. When I was registering to take my usmle step 3 this year, it was the only center available for the dates I wanted. To my surprise, the staff was great, the center was quiet, and they were willing to accomodate my special needs (I had crutches at the time and needed assistance with opening doors, a stool to elevate my leg etc). The only negative is that it takes a little longer to get in and out for breaks because its such a huge testing center and you have to wait in line sometimes to go fingerprinting/​sign in or sign out and this takes away from your allotted break time. Other than that, my experience was great and I would definitely test here again.