Local proctoring experiences/tips?

[jch]

I'm all set up to take the two exams for my current TESU courses at my local library. That process was relatively painless to deal with. I just got permission from the proctor and entered their info into the TESU form. TESU quickly checked in with them and approved the arrangement.

Saylor, on the other hand, is difficult to work with. Their proctoring security requirements are more rigorous than I've seen from any actual school. We went back and forth for a month regarding proctor identification documents. They wanted the proctor to upload a photo of their staff badge, but the library doesn't allow that. Saylor finally gave me the go ahead to schedule a proctoring appointment, but never provided the access code to my proctor. Unless they respond in the next 24 hours, my appointment for corporate communications tomorrow won't taken. As is the norm with Saylor, their support contacts are often a black hole. Attempting to utilize their in-person proctoring option requires staff intervention at several points in the process. If the support contacts don't respond, the process doesn't work.