Exam Day Experience
Last verified on October 1, 2019
Chicago
Hotel rooms
We have a negotiated rate for a limited number of rooms at the
Hilton Rosemont
hotel. Please reference the ABR when calling the hotel at
(847) 678-4488. The special rate includes a buffet breakfast for each day of the
exam.
Where to report
Exam takers must first report to the Hilton Rosemont.
Parking
The Hilton Rosemont has paid parking on site.
Report time
Please show up no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled report
time. The clock to complete the exam doesn’t start running until you’re
seated at the center.
What’s allowed at the center
You should bring a government-issued photo ID along with the exam ticket
and claim ticket you receive at check-in. If you bring food or snacks,
please place them in a one-gallon, clear plastic bag. Our staff will
have bags available at the drop-off locations. Drinks must be placed in
resealable containers. Food and drink must be stored in lockers in the
exam center lobby. Candidates are welcome to bring jackets or sweaters
into the center.
What’s not allowed at the center
You must leave cellphones and tablets (powered off), watches, wallets
that don’t fit in your pocket, hats or caps, purses, luggage, backpacks,
study materials, books, and notes either in your hotel room or at the
drop-off location. Exceptions for religious headwear are allowed if
requests are made in advance.
Where to drop off luggage and other items
The drop-off and sign-in area is on the first floor of the Hilton
Rosemont; signs will direct you to the location.
Results
It takes between eight and 10 weeks to receive exam results. Once an
exam is delivered, the scoring process allows us to evaluate all
questions individually to ensure that they meet our performance
standards. Any that do not are evaluated again by subject matter experts
and may be eliminated from scoring.
Questions?
Please contact us at
information@theabr.org or
(520) 790-2900.
Tucson
Hotel rooms
There’s lodging within easy walking distance of the exam center at our
headquarters at the Residence Inn Williams Centre and Courtyard by
Marriott Williams Centre.
Where to report
The exam center is at our
headquarters on the south side of the
building.
Parking
Since there are only a small number of free spaces at our office, please
either walk to the building, share a ride or get dropped off.
Report time
Please show up no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled report
time. The clock to complete the exam doesn’t start running until
you’re seated at the center.
What’s allowed at the center
You should bring a government-issued photo ID to the center. If
you bring food or snacks, please place them in a one-gallon,
clear plastic bag. Our staff will have bags available at the
drop-off locations. Drinks must be placed in resealable
containers. Food and drink must be stored in lockers in the exam
center lobby. Candidates are welcome to bring jackets or
sweaters into the center.
What’s not allowed at the center
You must leave cellphones and tablets (powered off),
watches, wallets that don’t fit in your pocket, hats or
caps, purses, luggage, backpacks, study materials, books,
and notes either in your hotel room or at the drop-off
location. Exceptions for religious headwear are allowed if
requests are made in advance.
Where to drop off luggage and other items
The sign-in and drop-off locations are on the first floor of
our headquarters in the exam center lobby.
Results
It takes between eight and 10 weeks to receive exam
results. Once an exam is delivered, the scoring process
allows us to evaluate all questions individually to
ensure that they meet our performance standards. Any
that do not are evaluated again by subject matter
experts and may be eliminated from scoring.
Questions?
Please contact us at
information@theabr.org or (520) 790-2900.