Proctor behavior in general

As a lot of topics emerged on Proctor behavior (e.g. violation reports) I´d like to hear your experience with proctors in general.

In my test center in Frankfurt, all proctors I dealt with were really kind and supportive, although I admit there could be a****les among them. Sometimes they seemed a little excessively accurate, e.g. by taking calculator batteries from the table to the floor, but always in a friendly manner.

I had positive experiences with the proctors on all 3 levels.

No problems here. Generally friendly. I do wish they would make sure all proctors (at least at the same center) follow the same rules.

Caught one proctor staring at me in the L2 PM session in Nashville, was kind of unsettling, like she was waiting to pounce if I even glanced in the direction of a neighbor. I didn’t like that, and I gave her the nastiest look I could muster. So I think this proctor was being over-vigilant. Other than that, the proctors seemed to be ok.

That’s just a German trait. :wink:

I’ve seen proctors take jolly ranchers to the floor, but batteries??? damn

Generally been very friendly but strict. Some in the checkin counters even wished the candidates Good luck!

At my level 1 test center, the proctors were like Nazis. Enforcing total and complete silence as soon as you entered the room, checked my calculator at least three times in the each the AM and PM section, distractingly walking around in personal space looking over candidates’ shoulders. The exam was given at a local university in small classrooms, so it was quite stuffy.

I took level 2 & 3 at a different location and the proctors there were…dare I say…loose. At a convention center with everyone in one huge room. Though for level 3, I did see someone get escorted out of the room at one point. All together a much more “enjoyable” experience.

this last sitting the procters at my location were all pensioners and all lovely and nice. Miles away from the popular image of evil sadists waiting to slap a PCP on you

It’s all psychological. If you enter the room as a bad a$$, no one will look at you the wrong way for no reason. Some procters have a power trip. They feed on your insecurities.