Having spent 16 hours over the course of two days at this prometric location, I have gleaned the essence of this testing site. No testing is ever easy and on those long test days, it comes down to 3 big things: Noise, temperature, and staff. Sadly, this is the expertise ive come to acquire.
Well, 2 for 3 ain't bad.
The location itself is unique. Its basically across the street from TD Garden and the North End, which is great if you are the type that likes to get hammered and carb load after 8 hrs of multiple choice questions (yes). Parking for free is not possible, but there are multiple garages/lots within 5 minutes walking that can be had for $20 for 12 hrs which should be more than enough. The location itself is on Causeway street, but the entrance is on Medford. The testing center is pretty well insulated so it is QUIET, which is great. The temperature, like all testing centers, is cold - but with a sweatshirt it keeps you awake, which is key. Of course the big downside here is the staff, ranking somewhere between the DMV and the TSA. That being said, a lot of them are atleast well meaning (lots of 'good lucks' between sections), which can be a nice pick me up on test day.
Anyways this place has two separate rooms with probably 20 computers each, so I imagine it could get pretty packed. Theres a water cooler in the lobby which is nice and the bathroom has multiple stalls which is also very good. There's some sort of cantina downstairs that sells sandwiches and stuff so you dont even have to pack a lunch if you don't want to. read more