Pearson Professional Center
Pasadena, CA
This test center is located at 70 S Lake Ave #840, Pasadena, CA 91101. The center is operated by Pearson VUE, the testing company that delivers the GMAT and other professional exams on behalf of the organizations that publish them. It offers GMAT and NCLEX-RN.
How to book an exam here
GMAT
Published by GMACRegister through your account at mba.com, then choose this test center during scheduling.
NCLEX-RN
Published by NCSBNSchedule through your nursing regulatory body, which directs you to the Pearson VUE portal to pick a center and date.
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Address
70 S Lake Ave #840
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone
(626) 658-7450What happens on test day
- 1
Bring one government-issued ID with your signature. The name on the ID must exactly match the name you registered with.
- 2
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your appointment. Late arrivals can be refused and forfeit the exam fee.
- 3
At check-in you have your photo taken and a palm-vein scan recorded, then you are walked to your workstation.
- 4
Everything you carry goes into a locker: phone, watch, bag, notes, and food all stay out of the testing room.
- 5
Breaks depend on the exam you are taking; some allow none, some allow scheduled breaks, and the clock keeps running.
Know before you go
Finding it
The test center is located in a building with a 5th floor parking lot.
Area
Pearson Professional Center sits in the Pasadena Council District 7 area of Pasadena.
Parking
Paid parking is available on the 5th floor, payment is made on the 1st floor after the test.
Arrival tips
Arrive early to familiarize yourself with the area and parking situation.
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Last edited September 2026
Information compiled from public sources. Availability and hours may change without notice. Check with the venue for the latest details.