Table of Contents:
- Who administers the GMAT test in Budapest?
- What does the test center look like?
- Where are the test centers located in Budapest?
- Test center holidays
- Top MBA programs in Budapest
- Tips
- Test Day FAQs
About ¾ of the way through your extensive GMAT prep you should begin to start planning your test day, including scheduling the test, preparing your trip to the test center, and even pre-visiting the test center so that you know exactly where it is. This guide is here to offer you all the required information related to taking the GMAT exam in Budapest.
Who administers the GMAT test in Budapest?
Pearson Professional Centers – administers the GMAT and EA exam on behalf of the GMAC. To find out more about the Pearson Professional test centers visit https://www.pearson.com/us/.
What does the test center look like?
The location will include individual testing areas for each test taker with a separation screen between each test-taker.
Where are the test centers in Budapest?
These are the top locations where test-takers generally had the best experience:
Training360
Test Centre-Budapest, Hungary,
Budafoki ut 56.
South Buda Business Park A
3rd floor, 1117
Hungary
Phone: +36 1880 0040
The Training360 Testing Center is situated in South Buda Business Park at Budafoki ut 56, Building A, 3rd floor, Budapest, H-1117. Access to the 3rd floor requires secured cards, so visitors should check in at the ground floor reception. The center is conveniently accessible by public transport (via buses and trams with a 5-10 minute walk) or by car from various routes, including the Rakoczi Bridge and M7/M1 motorways. Free parking spaces are available next to the building.
Test Center Holidays
The most popular times for GMAT preparation and test-taking are during the holiday seasons. Be mindful of dates that you will not be able to take the GMAT or EA at the test center mentioned above. The test center might be closed on the following occasions:
- New Year’s Day (Újév) – January 1
- 1848 Revolution Memorial Day (Nemzeti ünnep) – March 15
- Easter Monday (Húsvéthétfő) – Date varies (usually in March or April)
- Labor Day (A munka ünnepe) – May 1
- Whit Monday (Pünkösdhétfő) – Date varies (usually in May or June)
- State Foundation Day (Államalapítás ünnepe) – August 20
- Revolution and Freedom Fighter’s Day (Forradalom és szabadságharcosok emléknapja) – October 23
- All Saints’ Day (Mindenszentek) – November 1
- Christmas Day (Karácsony) – December 25
- Second Christmas Day (Karácsony másnapja) – December 26
Top MBA programs in Budapest
- CEU Business School
- Corvinus University of Budapest – Business School
- Budapest Metropolitan University – International Business School
Tips:
- During the test there will not be complete silence – you will be able to hear noise from other test takers so it is best to prepare for this by studying for the exam in similar scenarios. This can prepare you for any distractions (such as coughing, sneezing, or computer clicking sounds) that might occur while taking your exam.
- Try to spend some time actually prepping in the lobby of the test center weeks/days in advance of your exam date. Since the place will be familiar to you come test day this can help curb test anxiety should you have any.
Test Day FAQs
Here are the top 4 questions that clients ask us about exam day information:
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Are you allowed to listen to music while taking the GMAT exam?
You are not allowed to listen to music while taking the GMAT exam and you are not allowed to wear earphones as well.
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What should I do if I fall sick on the exam day?
If you do not feel well come exam day you will have to make the decision as to whether or not you can take the test and perform at your best. Most people will not be able to do this so it will be best to cancel it. If you do so on the day of the exam you will incur a loss of your full $250 exam fee. If you cancel the exam 7 days in advance you will be charged a penalty of $50. If it is the first time that you will sit the exam and you are up for sitting through a 4 hour test, this may be a good opportunity to experience the test as you have the ability to cancel the score right afterwards if you are unhappy with it. Ultimately, it is best to take the GMAT when you are feeling your best as this will result in your optimum test performance.
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What can I bring with me to the test center?
You are allowed in the test center with the following:
- GMAT approved identification
- Appointment confirmation letter or email you received from Pearson VUE
- Prescription eyeglasses
- Light sweater or light non-outerwear jacket
- Comfort items only if they were pre-approved as an accommodation received in advance
Any additional personal belongings that you bring with you such as your cell phone, bag, snacks, and earphones will need to be stored in one of the provided lockers. You may eat your snack during the breaks. Any cell phone use throughout the test time (including breaks) is prohibited.
The test center will provide you with everything that you need in order to take the test including scratch paper and a pencil.
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What can I expect at the test center?
A usual test center is typically quite small. Once you arrive you will have to provide the administrator with the relevant documents and while these are being processed you will be asked to wait in the waiting area. In this area, you can still access all your personal belongings up until you are called into the testing room.
Once in the room, you will be allocated an individual exam station where you will find a computer.
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