John007h Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I heard from everywhere and everyone I talked to that ear plugs are not allowed in the test center on exam day. But according to this document: https://www.aamc.org/students/download/63060/data/mcatessentials.pdf you are allowed to bring an unopened package of ear plugs and permitted to use them in the test room.. Quote: "You may bring your own wireless earplugs to wear with or without the headphones provided at the test center. They must be in the original, unopened package and must be presented to the Test Center Administrator for inspection." Has anyone actually done this? The test center I'm in has a fan that turns off and on that I heard was distracting to some people, the earplugs over top the provided ear muffs will drown out any noise. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey's Anatomy Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I recently visited my test centre to see how the building/rooms are and also to ask questions, and yes ear plugs are allowed (without any wire ofc and they will inspect it and it should be fine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John007h Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Wow thats great news! I discovered these soft foam ear plugs (no wire obv) at shoppers drug mart in canada that hardly feel like you are wearing them but block out noise considerably. I might not even need the heavy ear muffs. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacelessMage Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I don't think you can bring them if you're testing at any Prometric Centre. The centre I wrote at made me sign a contract saying I wasn't allowed to bring any external items into the exam room, including ear plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John007h Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I don't think you can bring them if you're testing at any Prometric Centre. The centre I wrote at made me sign a contract saying I wasn't allowed to bring any external items into the exam room, including ear plugs. Thats odd.. I am writing at a prometrics test center. I found this on their website: http://www.prometric.com/TestTakers/FAQs/Regulations.htm Which says soft ear plugs are allowed, I always thought it was up to AAMC policy not the test center, I should contact the center and ask them then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asta Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I wrote at a prometric centre, and I brought ear plugs. I had to keep them in the unopened package until the test centre staff told me to take them out. I was happy I had them. I paired them with the industrial ear muffs and it was very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsky Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 what's wrong with the ones with wires? i love mine with wires.... is that b/c some people can put an electric wire connected to some device through the earplug wire?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritedaway Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 yeah aw i already bought 2 pairs with wires and have gotten used to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey's Anatomy Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 what's wrong with the ones with wires? i love mine with wires.... is that b/c some people can put an electric wire connected to some device through the earplug wire?! yes I would think so...it would just seem more suspicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invincible110 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Aww that sucks about the wires. When I took the test two years ago, they just cut the wires of my earplugs. I am going to call the center to see if they still do that as I am writing the test again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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